Researching Tax, National Insurance, and Pension requirements for employing caretakers, private chefs, and other domestic workers into your home can be a complicated process. This guide aims to provide necessary information related to obligations and actions employers must know. Do I need to pay Taxes, and National Insurance for my Caretaker in the UK? If […]

London is a vast urban area, home to around 10 million people. The average Londoner chooses to live within the M25 to be closer to their place of employment — often in a daily race to beat the dreaded rush hour and their greatest enemy: traffic. Travelling across zones takes its toll, depending on your […]

Identifying potential candidates to be your domestic worker can be tough; we know. Even after finding an employee, within the first 3 months, 25% of UK domestic workers quit their job. In a job market so tightly knit with extensive commutes, lengthy days, and notoriously known underpaid wages, it makes sense turnover would be such […]

Household staff members can make or break your home. A batch cook could provide easy ready-to-eat meals, or a caretaker could help with daily chores. However, hiring a low-wage inexperienced worker could be a detriment that hurts your wallet, and your abode. So, when and how do you know when its time to hire a […]

For most within the 6 major transport zones of London, public commute is a must. However, many caretakers, nannies, private chefs, and other household staff alike are refusing jobs from within zone 1. Why is that? It’s a combination of low pay in comparison to travel cost, demanding nature of inner city work environment, and […]

cost of a butler

In the world of household management, the role of a butler can be very beneficial for the client and staff member. Thinking about a butler brings to mind sophistication, dedication, and a smoothly run household. Furthermore, having a butler around can make any home feel more special. Yet, as with any sought-after service, the question […]

carer household hero

There are many preconceptions about daily life while working a domestic household job. These may be based on shows like Downton Abbey and The Crown. In reality, household staff are professional and personable employees. They value their client´s satisfaction and working relationship. In fact, housework heroes are the glue that hold together a well-balanced life. […]

Household personal assistants, often referred to as domestic or household managers, are responsible for a wide range of tasks aimed at maintaining a well organised and smoothly run home. Their specific responsibilities can vary depending on the needs and preferences of the household they work for. Common duties with this role: Summary It’s important to […]