Frequently Asked Questions
Find a list of commonly asked questions and answers
Yes and no, yes if you are in your country and you report your income to the revenue agencies. Not unless you have a Work Visa and declare this income in the country where you will receive this income. Receiving income for House-Sitting is not what we advise you in this approach.
One of the first things to do is to become aware of the new obligations when you log into your online account.
Now most banks, credit unions and credit companies have a double authorization process before accessing your online account.
You must understand that this means that the software that your bank, credit union or credit card uses verifies which computer or laptop wants to connect to the account, the place of connection, the password, your email in addition to the phone number.
For all these validations you must take into account that during your trip you will no longer be at home and that probably you will no longer have access to several of your accounts if you do not make changes to them.
Here's what you should do: first inform your bank, credit union and credit card companies that you will be out of your usual area for the duration of your mandate.
This will not be enough for the majority of your accounts to make your accounts available online. The systems that manage your online accounts are not human and most of the time you will have to contact customer services who are often in a country other than your financial institution or credit company.
At a minimum, here's what you'll need to do to simplify all these steps: first, you make sure all the devices you will use while traveling are already registered and that you have access to your online bank and credit accounts without worry.
Secondly, you subscribe to the Express VPN service which is a structure that will serve you to use a local connection without the systems detecting that you are no longer in your usual region.
Third, have a phone number with an international IP that you will enter in the phone numbers of your online bank and credit accounts before you leave.
It will be important before your departure to have this number that will contact you during double authorizations by phone.
See the International Phone Number with IP section for additional information.
A redirection of your mail is advisable in case you accept mandates of medium and long term.
Have your mail redirected to the address of a person who will be able to inform you of the various letters you have received during your mandate.
It is now easy today to receive only photos of your important letters and letters and to settle everything online or by phone.
Watch videos of the area on YouTube, sign up for local groups on Facebook to understand and find help locally, search for expat groups in the area, go to Google Earth and enter the address or name of the area and see if this region suits you.
What is important to do with the owners when we are with them? Validate all expectations and obligations they have towards you. They will certainly have a document that will give you all the information you need for your mandate. You can also find in our free documents section very relevant information on this subject.
Take the time to revisit the premises, the grounds, the garage, each of the floors of the house, take the keys of the motor vehicle and inspect it (take a picture of the mileage and the different lights that come on), read the document they left you, and the most important thing is to take photos or videos of everyone to ensure the condition of the premises and to give everything to his place when they return.
The advantage of taking photos and videos on the same day will protect you in case of an argument when they return. Videos and photos have a date and time on each of them.
It is important to ask homeowners to add you on their insurance so that you benefit from the protection of their insurance. There may be an additional fee that homeowners will have to pay to add you on their insurance.
In most cases, they assume these costs. However, they may ask you to pay this small surplus.
You have problems with the gardener, the housekeeper, a manager... What to do?
Always communicate with the owners and submit the problem(s) and ask them for a solution in writing in the language of the person with whom you have a concern so that they understand the answer!
Make an appointment with her and show her the email or ask the owners to send you a copy and a copy to the person you are having problems.
Understand here that you have no power over these people and that they can make your life hard, in addition to making you lose your credibility and reputation.
The realization of lists that you should realize during your mandates in order to respect the expectations of the owners. A daily, weekly and monthly list that will allow you to remember what you need to do and when. This will allow you to check with the owners the important days and dates (garbage, recycling, pet medications, visits to the vet, etc.) This approach will reassure the owners and show them that you are attentive to their expectations. In addition, they will leave with peace of mind.
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