Question 1

How much does a room cost?

Accepted Answer

Weekly rates at Student Living - Thomas House vary by apartment type and stay length. Enquire with the reservations team or start an application for the current pricing and availability.

Question 2

If I wanted to break my lease, what are the costs associated with this?

Accepted Answer

Per the lease agreement, the tenant will be charged a reletting fee which equates to 2 weeks rent + GST by the remaining weeks to the end of the agreed term divided by 75% of the total agreed weeks, plus the departure clean and any remaining sundry charges and is required to pay rent until a replacement tenant has signed the lease.

Question 3

What electricity cost am I responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Electricity is separately metered so tenants are responsible for payment of their own electricity connection & consumption. Each tenant will hold their own account with an energy company. UniLodge recommends each tenant use the connection company called SUMO.

Question 4

How much is the Internet / WIFI?

Accepted Answer

Tenants need to organise their own internet plans.

Question 5

Are all bills included?

Accepted Answer

Yes — electricity, water and wifi are all covered by your weekly rent. One payment, no surprises.

Question 6

Can I book for one semester?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the minimum stay is one semester, with half-year and full-year options also available.

Question 7

How do I apply or ask a question?

Accepted Answer

Use the “Enquire” / apply links on this page, or contact the UniLodge reservations team, and they’ll help you with pricing, availability and booking for Student Living - Thomas House.

Question 8

What apartment types does Student Living - Thomas House offer?

Accepted Answer

Student Living - Thomas House offers 1 Bedroom Apartment. Every apartment type is listed in the picker above with current pricing and availability.

Question 9

Does Student Living - Thomas House accept students under 18?

Accepted Answer

No — residents at Student Living - Thomas House need to be 18 or over on arrival. Nearby UniLodge properties do accept under-18 students; see the under-18 pages for the full lists.

Question 10

Can non-students live at Student Living - Thomas House?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Student Living - Thomas House welcomes non-students with a steady income who can meet the standard lease requirements.

Question 11

Where is Student Living - Thomas House?

Accepted Answer

Student Living - Thomas House is at 137 Hindley Street, Adelaide SA 5000. The map on this page shows the exact spot and what's nearby.

Question 12

Does this property have an Application fee?

Accepted Answer

No. There are no application fees.

Question 13

Do I need to pay a deposit to secure the booking?

Accepted Answer

Yes. To secure the apartment the tenant must pay 2 weeks rent plus cost of a mattress protector and shower curtain (if applicable). A Bond is payable, equivalent to 4 weeks rent if $800.00/ week or less or if $801/week or more is equivalent to 6 weeks rent, and is payable to the State Government Authority. In Adelaide, the authority is the Residential Tenancies Fund.

Question 14

Is there a cancellation fee once I have secured an apartment?

Accepted Answer

Yes there is a cancellation fee equivalent to 2 weeks rent.

Question 15

Are car parking spaces available?

Accepted Answer

There are no car parking spaces available.

Question 16

Do I need to pay a departure clean fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes - The cost to clean a room depends on the room and you will be invoiced individually for this clean.

Question 17

Do I need a mattress protector?

Accepted Answer

Yes, these are charged at $29.95 per bed.

Question 18

Do I need to organise my own Contents Insurance

Accepted Answer

Yes - this is not included in your rent.

Question 19

Where can I find resources to manage my health and wellbeing?

Accepted Answer

UniLodge has listed a number of resources on our Student Health and Wellbeing page.

Question 20

What cancellation conditions do you have?

Accepted Answer

No Visa No Pay – Amend arrival date or return of deposit for any Visa Cancellations or decline of Visa Grant after a booking is made.
 International/Domestic Borders Close - Amend arrival date or return of full deposit.
 Cancellation of Flight - Amend arrival date or return of full deposit however will be required to provide proof of cancelled airline ticket prior to amending date or return of deposit.
 Change of mind - Deposit is non-refundable.

Question 21

What are your check-in times and days?

Accepted Answer

You are welcome to check-in Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm.

Question 22

What happens if I arrive outside of check-in times/days?

Accepted Answer

We recommend that you prearrange a hotel or alternative accommodation until you are able to check-in during check-in hours.

Question 23

Can I request to check-in after hours?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we do not offer check-ins outside of specified check-in times.

Student Living - Thomas House

Apartments at Student Living - Thomas House

1 Bedroom Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment — Apt 4,5,6,7

1 Bedroom Apartment — Apt 2

1 Bedroom Apartment — Apt 1,3.

What's included

Your room

The building

Services

Residential Life Program

Sonder — 24/7 support

Location

Facilities

Bicycle Parking

Kitchens

Laundry

Public Transport Stops

Retail Shops in Precinct

Security

TV

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