According to a report by Metro (UK) on Friday , January 9, 2026, a woman who turned house sitting into a full-time lifestyle says the decision has transformed her finances and freedom. Emma Truscott, a 38-year-old freelance writer, started house sitting after finding a free accommodation app while planning a short stay in London. The arrangement required her to look after homes, manage small chores and sometimes care for pets while owners were away.
What began as a short-term solution quickly became a long-term choice. Emma now moves from one house sit to another throughout the UK and Europe, allowing her to live rent-free while continuing her remote work. By eliminating rent, utility bills and mortgage payments, she estimates she saves around £12,000 each year.
She says the biggest benefit is being able to spend money on experiences rather than overheads, from dining out and shopping to attending festivals and cultural events. Emma also enjoys living like a local in different cities and believes the comfort of staying in real homes makes the lifestyle far less exhausting than constant backpacking. For her, house sitting offers both financial relief and a richer, more flexible way of living.
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