House Sitting Has Changed - Would I Still Recommend It?

House sitting can open the door to a completely different way of living — from exploring new places without expensive accommodation to experiencing everyday life in homes, farms and communities you might never otherwise discover. After years of house sitting across Portugal, including four years living nomadically, I've seen just how much this alternative lifestyle can offer. But the platform I use TrustedHousesitters has introduced significant changes to its membership and booking fees, raising questions for both homeowners and pet sitters. So is house sitting still worth it in 2026? And if you're completely new to house sitting, what's the best way to get started? In this video, I revisit my advice for first-time house sitters, explore what the changes mean, and share why house sitting remains such an important part of my story. Whether you're interested in budget travel, slow travel, long-term house sitting, living abroad or simply exploring alternative ways of living, there's plenty to consider. CHAPTERS 00:00 What Is House Sitting? An Alternative Way to Live 01:25 TrustedHousesitters Has Changed — New Booking Fees 04:10 Is House Sitting Still Worth It in 2026? 06:08 House Sitting for Homeowners — Who Benefits? 07:23 How I’d Start House Sitting in 2026 08:45 Getting Your First House Sit — What I'd Change 09:38 TrustedHousesitters Membership — Basic vs Premium 12:51 House Sitting Tips for Beginners — My Updated Advice 13:29 Long-Term House Sitting, Trust & Word of Mouth 15:39 House Sitting as an Alternative Way of Living 16:47 Trusted House Sitters Discounts & Free Beginner Guide S T U F F M E N T I O N E D BEST Tips to get you First House Sit 👉   • BEST tips to get your first sit - From a F...   FREE How to Get Started House Sitting guide 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/solo50plus/e... Discover Portugal with Trusted House Sitters like I did 👉 https://luiseellen.co.uk/trustedhouse... .. 👋🏽 C O N N E C T Instagram:   / luiseellen   Email: solo50plusportugal@gmail.com .. 😊 S A Y T H A N K S ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Solo50Plus or 💰paypal.me/LuiseL . . *I use affiliate links and I may earn a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. #livinginPortugal #sharingportugal #newlifeabroad