Couple live rent-free and see the world by looking after pets

“Free rent, free bills and we get to look after their pets and to us that was a very good exchange,” Hannah said.

“It’s like we are making little friends.”

After graduating, the couple, from Merthyr Tydfil, secured full-time jobs, but struggled to find accommodation they could afford in Wales’ capital.

Most landlords also wanted proof of months of income, and Hannah added: “The places we looked at this year were around £900 a month before bills.

“For students, that’s impossible without working constantly.”

After seeing a video on TikTok about pet-sitting, the couple were sceptical at first, thinking it would be strange, and potentially even dangerous, moving into the homes of total strangers.

But Jack’s job in marketing allowed him to work remotely, so they decided to give it a go over the summer, focusing on Cardiff and Swansea.

Then they got a three month booking in the September, which made them realise it could become a longer-term arrangement.