Scape Kingsford Student Friendly Accommodation - Sydney

Bond payment: The bond is equivalent to 4 weeks rent and must be paid by the time the student check in.

Holding fee: An initial holding fee of one weeks’ rent has to be made to secure the room. This payment is non-refundable and forms a part of the rent when the student checks in.

Rent payment: You can either pay fortnighly by setting up direct debit prior or upon check in or pay in 2 equal instalments, one due prior to check in and the second half way through your stay as specified on your payment schedule (only applicable to 52 week bookings).

Payment methods: The following payment methods are accepted by the property:

Debit cards (international debit cards will incur a 1.25% surcharge)

Mastercard and Visa (a 1.25% surcharge will be added)

Union Pay (1.9% surcharge will apply)

Flywire (enabling you to pay via many international methods or local bank transfer)

Bank transfer

Contact a Unilodgers specialist for more information.

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 the property will cancel your booking and provide a full refund of any fees paid.

The property 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: 

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.

Visa Denied

If your visa application is rejected or the visa centre remains closed in your respective country.

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.

Cancellation Policy is only available to new students with a booking commencing in Semester 1, 2023, 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.

Contact a Unilodgers specialist for more information

Q.Can friends visit?

Of course! This is your home. If you would like to have a guest stay overnight, that is fine too, but you’ll need to be over 18. Unfortunately, overnight guests aren’t permitted in shared apartments or Under18 rooms. There are also a few rules around guests in the property which staff would be happy to brief you on. You will need to register your guest at Reception, so we know who is in the building for security reasons.

Q.What goes on in the communal spaces?

Scape Kingsford features a range of communal spaces available to all residents where you can rest and relax or socialise with friends. These include the games room, communal kitchen, social lounge, rooftop terrace with BBQ, private cinema and 24/7 gym. We’ll host resident events in these spaces from time to time, but they can also be booked in advance if you’d like them all to yourself!

Q.What time is check-in at Scape Kingsford?

Scape Kingsford will welcome you at any time of day or night.  To assist with a smooth arrival, we ask residents who plan to arrive outside normal business hours (9.00 to 18.00) to inform us by email at least 72 hours in advance. This way we can make sure a Scape team member is available to greet you.

If you arrive outside of normal business hours, you’ll find contact information at the entrance of the building. Your calls will be answered by a friendly team member who will help you check-in.

Q.What do I need to do to complete an express check-in?

Your contract will be available 8 weeks prior to your contract start date via our Resident Portal. Once logged in to the portal, you will be able to review and sign your contract prior to arriving at Scape. Make sure to give yourself enough time to read the contract carefully before signing. Once completed, we’ll send you a copy of the final signed contract via email for your records.

You’ll also need to upload your Confirmation of Enrolment and Photo ID, plus complete your emergency contact and rent payment information.

Q.How often do I pay my rent?

The easiest way to pay your rent is through our fortnightly direct debit system. We also have full upfront payment options. If you wish to pay the full rent amount in one lump sum, you can do this with a credit or debit card at Reception or by bank transfer. International transfers or credit card payments may result in a surcharge from your bank.

Q.What's included at Scape Kingsford?

All your utilities including electricity, water and heating, plus unlimited broadband internet are included with your rent. There are no additional bills to worry about. You’ll also enjoy access to our common spaces. Plus, a packed calendar bursting with exclusive events, mentorship programs, and internship opportunities where you can experience other cultures and make friends at the same time.