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Iglu Broadway, Sydney
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Iglu Broadway, Sydney

Kensington St, Chippendale, 2008, Australia
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study area
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About the Property

Situated right opposite UTS and a stones throw from Notre Dame and Sydney Uni there is no getting any closer to campus than with Iglu Broadway. Nestled in the iconic Central Park Precinct with access to a wide variety of eateries, shops and nightlife available as well as multiple transport options to get around the city, this is the perfect student hangout if convenience living is for you.

What will you get

Your Rent Include

Water
Electricity
Gas

Common Amenities

Free Unlimited High-speed Wifi
Coffee bar and breakfast
Events Program
Space To Study
Gym & Exercise Area
Social Spaces

Cancellation Policies (4)

  • Cooling Off Period
    Free booking cancellation in stipulated time
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    Free Cancellation if student visa is not secured
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    Cancellation policy if admission not confirmed
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Payment Policies (5)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do I need to pay when booking?

To start your application, you will need to pay one weeks rent (your holding deposit). This will be treated as your first rent payment once your booking is confirmed and you move in.

How much Bond do I need to pay?

A bond equal to 4 weeks rent is required to be paid at the time of signing your contract to live at Iglu. This amount is then sent to the relevant states Rental Tenancy Bond Authority where it is held until after you vacate the property. It is then returned to you less any amounts you may owe, such as unpaid rent or damages, at the end of your contract.

Will the price of my rent increase?

The price of your rent is fixed for the 6 or 12-month period that you sign a contract for. If you decide to stay on beyond your current lease, the weekly fee of the new contract may increase any rate increase will always be advertised in advance.

How long is my lease?

All rooms at Property are offered on a 6 or 12-month long lease. Before your current contract comes to an end, they will contact you to see if you would like to re-sign to stay with them for another 6 or 12 months.

Are the prices shown per apartment or per person?

The prices quoted are per person, per week. The price includes: your own secure bedroom access to 24/7 onsite support all of your utilities unlimited internet use of all communal facilities resident events.

Can I stay at Property for longer than 12 months?

Yes, you can stay for the duration of your study. they will always contact you prior to the end of your existing lease to see if you would like to renew and for how long.

How often is rent paid?

Your weekly rent is required to be paid fortnightly, and you are responsible for ensuring that your rent is paid a minimum of two weeks in advance at all times.

What credit cards do you accept?

You can pay using Visa, Mastercard or Amex. Please note that they do not apply credit or debit card surcharges to holding deposits (one weeks rent) when paid on this website however a surcharge will apply to all future credit card and debit card payments. Currently this surcharge is 2% of the payment amount but is subject to change.

Will you refund my holding deposit if I don’t get a visa?

They are happy to refund your holding deposit if your application for an Australian student visa is not successful. Please refer to our Cancellation & Refunds Policy for details.

Will you refund my holding deposit if I don’t get into my course?

They are happy to refund your holding deposit if you dont get a place in the course you apply for at university.

What are Iglu's contract start dates?

Contract start dates vary across properties and in some cases, you will see different date options available on for the same room listing. This is because some of our properties currently have set contract cycles due to availability, while others have more flexibility.

Can I choose when I move in?

This varies across our properties. If a room is shown as being Available Now you can discuss the contract start date directly with the property. Where a specific contract start date is shown this is the date your contract will start, regardless of when you physically move into Iglu. Where a specific contract start date is set, you will have the opportunity to advise your Expected Arrival Date, which must be after the contract start date, when you finalise your contract on our resident portal. Some properties do have set check-in dates and they will advise you of these prior to finalising your application.

How long is my contract?

To maintain our contract cycles, your contract will normally run for a full 6 or 12-months. This many vary in some instances and the property will advise if this is the case. Of course, you will always be given the opportunity to renew your contract and your property team will contact you in advance of the end date to advise the options.

Are utilities included in the rent?

Yes, your rent includes gas, water and electricity.

Is internet included in the rent?

Yes, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi is included in your weekly rent and you have to this throughout the building.

Do you offer airport pick-ups?

They do, as a cool extra. If you tell their friendly property team you would like to book an airport pick-up, they will provide the details, including prices, and assist with booking it for you.

Are towels and bed linen included?

No you will need to bring your own towels, blankets, sheets and pillows. If easier, you can buy these items once you arrive at a retail store or you can purchase a Kit Out My Property pack from us. The kit contains sheets, towels, eating utensils and much more and offers a convenient option for getting settled in quickly. Please note that the bed sizes at Property are: King-single sized for all multi-share apartments, single studios at Property South Yarra, some studios at Property Broadway and some one bedroom apartments at Property Kelvin Grove Double sized for most studio / one bedroom apartments Queen sized for the majority of studio apartments at Property Central Park.

What is not included?

You are responsible for supplying your own crockery, glassware, cooking and eating utensils and any other kitchen gadgets (they provide kettles and toasters at the properties noted below, and all Property ovens and stove tops are electric). Other items you may need include coat hangers, cleaning supplies, washing powder, toiletries plus all your personal clothing etc. If its easier, you can purchase a Kit Out My Property pack from us. The kit contains a lot of the items you need (eating utensils, linen, towels and much more) and offers a convenient option for getting settled in quickly.

Are there any other property rules that apply?

Yes you will be provided with a full list of Property House Rules when an offer is made. You will also receive a copy of the House Rules when you move in along with other helpful information to assist with settling in.

What happens if I damage or break something?

Any item of the property that becomes damaged or broken either by way of accident or intention will be repaired and the costs to repair or replace the goods will be charged back to the person/s responsible.

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