Couple saves £300k with decade of rent-free housesitting
Bianca Rappaport and husband Paolo have travelled 20 countries rent-free for 10 years, saving £300k and aiming to retire by 45 through strategic housesitting.
Bianca Rappaport and husband Paolo have travelled 20 countries rent-free for 10 years, saving £300k and aiming to retire by 45 through strategic housesitting.
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