Question 1

How far is the village from the university?

Accepted Answer

The Village is located on the university campus and is only a short walk from classes and the library.

Question 2

Is there after hours support?

Accepted Answer

There is always a staff member or resident assistant 24/7 for support at the village in case of emergency.

Question 3

The contract dates don't suit me, can I negotiate?

Accepted Answer

All of their contract dates as advertised are non-negotiable.

Question 4

What is First Year Exemption? Am I eligible?

Accepted Answer

If you are a domestic first year student applying through UAC / VTAC / QTAC / TISC you may be eligible for First Year Exemption. You are eligible if: You did not get accepted to the university Were accepted to another university The course is now wholly offered online (ie not being taught internally) If your contract has not commenced you will be refunded your security deposit and cleaning fee where applicable. Please note the application fee and registration fee if applicable are non refundable. If your contract has started, you are liable for rent up to the date of notification / moving out of the village. Your security deposit and associated fees (excluding application, registration and cleaning fees where applicable) will be refunded. Please note The First Year Exemption will not apply where you have accepted a University Offer but you elect to defer or withdraw from your studies. You must notify Village Management in writing (Resident Notification) within 5 days from the UAC / VTAC / QTAC / TISC Main Round offers release date (generally around late January – refer to the UAC / VTAC / QTAC / TISC website for actual dates).

Question 5

Will my room have an en-suite?

Accepted Answer

Some of their rooms have an ensuite - have a look at the different options on their room pages to see which ones do.

Question 6

Are meals included?

Accepted Answer

They do not provide catering. However each apartment has access to a fully equipped kitchen including a fridge, freezer, stovetop and microwave so feel free to cook up a storm at any time of the day.

Question 7

Is there any heating/cooling in my room?

Accepted Answer

An oil heater is featured in all of their rooms at the village. However, only their north side apartment rooms have ceiling fans. Students in the south side apartment are able to bring along pedestal fans if they would like.

Question 8

Do you accept payments over the phone?

Accepted Answer

For confidentiality purposes, they cannot

Question 9

Is there access to public transportation?

Accepted Answer

Freemantle is south of the village and the CBD is north. Bus number 98;99, leaves every 8 minutes either way.

Question 10

Is there a cleaning service?

Accepted Answer

There is no cleaning service at the village. You are required to upkeep you personal areas yourself, and organise among the residents of the apartment how to keep the common areas clean. There are inspections throughout the year, and if areas are deemed below standard, penalties will apply where relevant.

Question 11

Does my room have a window?

Accepted Answer

All rooms within the apartment have a window.

Question 12

Who has access to my room?

Accepted Answer

Every room is private with a lockable door - only you will have access to your room. If you are in shared accommodation, the communal areas will the be accessible to all tenants of the specific apartment.

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