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Plain answers for Canadians looking for elder care, child care, property care or pet care, and for the independent care professionals who provide it.

For care professionals · Property care

How do I find clients for house sitting, home watch and property care?

How independent house sitters, home watch providers, cottage caretakers and turnover cleaners in Canada find clients, get referrals and market by the rules.

For care professionals · Property care

How should I set my rates for home checks, turnovers and seasonal property care?

How independent property care professionals in Canada can set rates for home checks, turnovers and seasonal snow and lawn work, and present them clearly.

For care professionals · Property care

How do I start a house sitting or home watch business in Canada?

Starting a house sitting, home watch or cottage caretaking business in Canada? Your services, GST/HST basics, records, insurance and a criminal record check.

For care professionals · Property care

How do I start a short-term rental turnover cleaning business in Canada?

How independent cleaners in Canada start doing short-term rental turnovers: scope, tight timing, local rules, damage reports, supplies and GST/HST basics.

For care professionals · Property care

What should I document on every home check?

What home watch providers and house sitters in Canada should record on every visit: a checklist, dated photos, an owner report, key logs and privacy.