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Ilam Apartments is an on-campus student accommodation situated at 2 Homestead Ln, Ilam, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand. Living on campus will make sure that you don’t miss out on all the fun things happening at the University. People of all ages and belonging to all parts of the world live here.
Amenities:
Choose from 3,4,5 or 6-bedroom apartments with built-in units and comfortable furniture. This is a fully-furnished student accommodation. The accommodation offers modern facilities with a millennial vibe. It is home to more than 800 residents, you will enjoy living in a like-minded community. Residents enjoy living around a green space. There is something for everybody’s taste and flexible with different budgets as well. Your stay at Ilam Apartments comes with guaranteed comfort with the many amenities provided here. To make the lives of first-year students easier, catered accommodation is offered as well. A secure car and bike parking is provided to the residents. Pull all-nighters in the study rooms and to get straight A’s on all your assignments. Catch your favorite T.V. shows on the common television or spend time with your roommates over a game of pool.
Living on campus makes life super easy. Cherish some extra minutes of sleep every morning because catching morning lectures will no longer be a far-fetched dream. Just wake up, get ready and be in class in no time! It is situated next to Ilam Homestead and Gardens. This student accommodation is your perfect home away from home and will keep you engaged with one thing or another and you will feel at home soon after moving here.
Rent Inclusions:
Other benefits included in this student accommodation are:
Electricity.
Gas.
Water.
Security & Maintenance:
You will always feel secure with 24-hour CCTV surveillance.
Transportation:
Transportation is the last thing you need to worry about during your stay here because you just need to wake up, get ready and walk to class. That’s one of the best perks of living on campus.
Nearby:
Some of the coolest things to need to try around here are:
Try the affordable Tuk Tuk Thai Street Food which is within a walking distance from this student accommodation.
Visit The Foundry Bar to enjoy games and cocktails with your friends over the weekend.
Visit the markets around and enjoy live music while shopping.
Kowhai - 6 Bedroom Apartment
1 single bed
Shared Bathroom
Duration
48 weeks
Move in
25 Jan 2021
Move out
27 Dec 2021
Price
NZ$233/week
Total
NZ$11,184
Duration
43 weeks
Move in
2 Feb 2021
Move out
27 Nov 2021
Price
NZ$268/week
Total
NZ$11,524
Hinau - 3 to 5 Bedroom Apartment
1 single bed
Shared Bathroom
Duration
48 weeks
Move in
25 Jan 2021
Move out
27 Dec 2021
Price
NZ$221/week
Total
NZ$10,608
Duration
44 weeks
Move in
25 Jan 2021
Move out
27 Nov 2021
Price
NZ$254/week
Total
NZ$11,176
Manuka - 6 Bedroom Apartment
1 single bed
Shared Bathroom
Duration
41 weeks
Move in
13 Feb 2021
Move out
27 Nov 2021
Price
NZ$150/week
Total
NZ$6,150
Duration
48 weeks
Move in
25 Jan 2021
Move out
27 Dec 2021
PriceNZ$192/week
NZ$150/week
TotalNZ$9,216
NZ$7,200
Hinau - 2 Bedroom Apartment
1 single bed
Shared Bathroom
Duration
48 weeks
Move in
25 Jan 2021
Move out
27 Dec 2021
Price
NZ$297/week
Total
NZ$14,256
Security Deposit:
Bond amount equivalent to four weeks rent need to be paid, this will be kept as a damage collateral. Refunded back at the end of the tenancy with any damage charge deducted.
Rent is payable by direct debit either fortnightly, half yearly or annually from a nominated account (a surcharge of 1.9% applies for all credit card payments).
Additional Fees (Payable Once):
Administration Fees of amount NZ$ 300 is payable, which is non-refundable
Resident's Association Fees of amount NZ$ 200 is payable, which is also non-refundable
Contingency Fees of amount NZ$ 300 is payable, which is refundable (at the time of departure)
Updates to Policy
1. If a student wishes to continue the contract
2. If a student wishes to postpone the check in date:
Cancelation fee of upto two weeks rent is applicable along with ongoing liability of rent until a replacement tenant is found.
Q. Can I have overnight visitors / can my parents stay with me when I move in?
Please refer to the Village Rules regarding Visitors and over night guests:
Visitors
A visitor is defined as a person who is meeting with a resident for a short period of time, while a guest is defined as a person who is staying overnight with a resident. All visitors are required to leave the Village by 12 midnight. Any visitor present in the Village after midnight will be considered an “unauthorised person” and the resident responsible will be charged $60 accordingly.
Overnight guests are not permitted during the first four weeks of first semester, nor are they permitted during the Study Break, Exam period or the holidays. Residents who allow a visitor to stay over these times will be fined and charged the room rate for each night the unauthorized guest has stayed. The unauthorized guest will be expected to vacate the village immediately. Visitors are expected to adhere to the village rules and residents are responsible for their visitors’ actions at all times.
Q. When am I able to move in?
Arrival dates will be confirmed in your contract –early arrivals can be secured but are subject to availability.
Q. Can two people live in one room?
No, unfortunately, all rooms are single occupancy.
We have a small number of "family flats" available, please email us for more information.
Q. Am I able to leave my belongings in my room before my contract starts?
You will not be able to access your room or leave any belongings in the Village before your contract starts.
Q. Can I live here if I am under 18?
Yes, under 18's are able to live on campus.
Q. If the office is closed on the weekend, how can I check in?
If you are arriving outside of our office hours, please note the following check in procedures:
Residents can use the intercom to the right of the office door (2 Homestead Lane) which will contact the Resident Assistant on duty who will assist with check in.
Q. Can I have people stay over?
Although we do not encourage overnight guests, we do understand that you may have someone stay from time to time. Please make sure that you sign your guest into reception upon arrival and sign them out on departure.
As per the Village rules, you can have a guest stay no more than 2 consecutive nights in a 7 day period and they must be respectful to all the Village rules.
Overnight guests are also not permitted during the first 2 weeks of the contract starting.
Q. Can I choose my own room?
You are able to submit preferences for specific rooms during the application process. We will do our best to accommodate all requests during the allocation process; however, due to the high capacity of requests we cannot guarantee anything or make any promises.
Q. How are housemates allocated? Can I put in preferences?
You will be prompted to include information about yourself during the application process; these will be available to view during the application process however, if you would like to add a retrospective request please drop us an email
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