Question 1

How much do I need to pay when booking?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

How much Bond do I need to pay?

Accepted Answer

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 state’s 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 to Iglu, such as unpaid rent or damages, at the end of your contract.

Question 3

Do I need to provide a record of my rental history?

Accepted Answer

Their simple process means you don’t have to provide a record of previous rental history – you don’t even need to have prior experience in renting a property!

Question 4

Will the price of my rent increase?

Accepted Answer

The price of your rent is fixed for the length of contract. If you decide to stay on beyond your current lease, the weekly rent of the new contract may increase – any rate increase will always be advertised in advance.

Question 5

How long is my lease?

Accepted Answer

They offer the following contract types at Iglu: * 44 and 22-week contracts are only available in Semester 1 of each year. They are not available for NRAS or International U18 rooms.
12-months (equivalent to a full calendar year)

6-months (equivalent to a half full calendar year)

44-weeks* (equivalent to an academic year)22-weeks* (equivalent to a semester)

Short Stay – where available, the Short Stay option will be shown on a room page with available dates to choose from

Question 6

Are the prices shown per apartment or per person?

Accepted Answer

The prices quoted are per person, per week. As part of Iglu’s warm hospitality, your rent includes: They also offer a complimentary weekday ‘Cool Start‘ breakfast at all Iglu properties. free unlimited internet all utilities (water, electricity and gas) use of all communal spaces access to 24×7 onsite support an engaging program of resident events

Question 7

Do I have to book online?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. You are more than welcome to speak to the friendly team at your preferred Iglu property and book directly through them.

Question 8

How often is rent paid?

Accepted Answer

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 in accordance with your Residential Tenancy Agreement.

Question 9

What credit cards do you accept?

Accepted Answer

You can pay using Visa, Mastercard or Amex. All credit and debit card payments are subject to surcharges which will be calculated at check-out.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

They are happy to refund your holding deposit if your application for an Australian student visa is not successful.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

They are happy to refund your holding deposit if you don’t get a place in the course you apply for at university.

Question 12

What are Iglu's contract start dates?

Accepted Answer

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

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