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Scape Merivale, is a modern and contemporary student housing in Brisbane located close to Brisbane CBD. It has great transport links and is only minutes away from the campuses of Griffith University and University of Queensland. A range of Studios, and 3, 4, 6 and 7 Bedroom Apartments are there for you to choose from. The property boasts of great Social Spaces such as a Pool Area, Cinema & Karaoke, Rooftop Terrace, Games Room, Gym, Outdoor Spaces and so much more.
This Scape accommodation is inspired by the local character and your unique lifestyle. It offers you an unparalleled student living experience in the city. All rooms are very thoughtfully designed and well furnished with a comfortable bed, a personal study station, good storage space, a communal kitchen in a shared apartment and a personal one in your Studio. If you are looking for a more lively and social setup you would love the shared apartments, where you will be living with other university students. Studios are perfect for those who are looking to live alone. The property also boasts of great amenities such as interactive video Games Room, Private Cinema and a Rooftop Terrace that lets you enjoy the scenic view of the city. This is not all there are a Café and Restaurant for all residing students on the ground floor. You can grab a cup of coffee before lectures or dinner when you are not in the mood to cook. The property has it all covered for you. There are plenty of outdoor spaces along with a fully equipped private Gym. Everything you need to make your student living comfortable, you will find at this Scape Brisbane property itself.
When living at Scape Merivale you can head on shopping spree to the West End markets & West End Village that is only 5 - 10 minutes walk away and if you are looking to buy your daily groceries then the department stores can be found on Queen St Mall in Brisbane City that is only 15 minutes walk across the river. Best yet you will be a mere few steps away from the man-made beach that is a jewel in South Bank Parklands. Do not be thrown away by the fact that it is man-made. Dipping your toes in the sand and enjoying the sun will be your best part of summer. Be it playing a game of volleyball or swimming in the clear water or if you are simply just looking for some tranquillity- this is perfect. Did we mention it is just a short walk away!
Around Scape Merivale there are plenty of restaurants to choose from, so if you are having one of your days and cooking is not on your mind then why not head to Hop and Pickle for a meal with your friends and if it’s the weekend that needs to be planned then you will love the Naked Whiskey Bar that is just 5mins from the property and has great music, cocktails and everything for a great evening out!
Booking fees
Holding deposit (2 weeks rent) on booking; Bond (4 weeks rent) on check-in day.
Updates to Policy
The Property is offering a deferral and cancellation policy for new bookings commencing in 2021 or semester 1, 2022 that provides flexibility if you are currently outside of australia and impacted by COVID-19. This means you can secure your new home now, but with peace of mind that you can change or cancel your new booking without any financial impact*.
DEFERRAL
If you have a booking and are not able to arrive in Australia because of COVID-19, you can defer your contract to the following semester. The same terms of the original booking will carry forward to the new semester booking, including the type of room you booked and even the same weekly rent.
CANCELLATION
If you need to cancel your booking with us for one of the reasons detailed below, all you need to do is email us no less than 14 days before your contract start date and we will cancel your booking and provide a full refund of any fees paid.
We will provide flexibility to defer or cancel if you are impacted by any of the below reasons, all you need to do is provide supporting documentation:
• Visa Denied - If your visa application is rejected or the visa centre remains closed in your respective country.
• Flight Cancellation/Travel Ban - If your scheduled flight is cancelled and an alternate flight is not available, or if there is a travel ban preventing travel from your country of origin or in Australia preventing you from arrival.
• Intake Delay of University/Education provider - If the start date of your course has been postponed to a later date or semester, or the university does not offer face-to-face learning.
** Our above Deferral and Cancellation Policy is only available to new students with a booking commencing in Semester 1, 2022 who have not previously stayed with us at one of our Scape Group properties and are currently located outside of Australia. Please note that once your contract commences, this policy no longer applies. This policy relates to individual bookings only; group bookings are not subject to the same terms and conditions. For students currently in Australia, please refer to Scape’s Standard Cancellation Policy. Should you need to delay your arrival by more than 14 days we may need to relocate your booking to an alternate property within The Scape Group portfolio in close proximity to your current building. Don’t worry, we will certainly be in touch to advise you of any changes and will honour the same room type and weekly rental rate.**
Regular Policy
Cancellation of an Agreement
ll agreements have a 48-hour cooling off period. Agreements cancelled within this period receive a full refund of the holding deposit (2 weeks rent).
CANCELLATION OF AGREEMENT BEFORE THE LEASE COMMENCEMENT DATE
If a cancellation is requested less than 14 days before the agreement start date, the student will be responsible for rent until a replacement tenant has been found.
CANCELLATION OF A BOOKING DURING LEASE
Scape reserves the right to charge the student, the costs incurred as a consequence of the student’s early vacation of the room/apartment including (but is not limited to) the reasonable costs of the re-letting the room, cleaning, loss of rent.
Q. What types of accommodation do you provide?
A range of studio apartments, Multi-Bedroom Apartments and Twin share studio is offered in this accommodation. Every building will have a different mix of rooms with different options.
Q. What’s included in my rent?
Your rent includes power, water and internet. You also get access to communal areas including a gym and games rooms and so much more.
Q. Do you allow for short term stay?
Yes, the short-term stay is under a 6-month period.
Q. Can I come to view the accommodation?
Yes. For further information regarding this, you may contact us.
Q. Can I use public transport, is it close?
Public transport is one of the considerations for the placement of this accommodation. Train and bus stations are usually less than a 5-minute walk away.
Q. What size of the bed is in my room?
Depending on the size of the room you will either have a single, king single or double bed.
Q. Do you provide kitchen utensils and lining?
Yes
Q. Are we allowed to drink alcohol in the building or smoke on the balconies?
In this accommodation, it states that no smoking or alcohol is allowed on the premises. Drunk and disorderly behaviour is not tolerated in student accommodation.
Q. Am I allowed to have guests stay overnight?
The policy states that we do not allow guests to stay past 10 pm.
Lowest price & best deals, guaranteed!
Get the lowest prices, plus Unilodgers exclusive offers that guarantee a sweet deal on every booking
Flexible is fun
Changed your mind? We don’t mind. Cancel or modify your booking easily within a specific time frame
Smart and easy
Our online interface makes it easy for you to safely and easily browse, book, and pay online for the spaces that make you go😍, with just a few clicks.
Real people, real time
Our easy system lets you do everything on your own. However, if you need any help, our Personal Student Advisors (who are real people, not bots!) are there to help you. From the day you start looking, until the day you move out, we offer 24x7 support.
The rent, the whole rent, and nothing but the rent
No extra fees - the rent is all you pay.
All. The. Choices.
With over 1.5 million student rooms, we have something to suit every preference. Studios private rooms, shared apartments, shared rooms - we’ve got them all.