Student Accommodation
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No Service Fee
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Floor Plan
No DepositNo Landlord Gift Fee
No Service Fee
AY '25 Booking
Near bus station
24 hours security
Gym
74 Beds
UniLodge @ 550 Lygon is a premier student accommodation in Melbourne that seamlessly blends comfort, convenience, and inspiration for a remarkable study abroad experience. Thoughtfully designed apartments cater to diverse student needs and create a thriving academic and personal growth environment. Moreover, located near prestigious educational institutions like the University of Melbourne and RMIT University, UniLodge @ 550 Lygon offers easy access to Melbourne's vibrant dining scene, renowned cafes, shopping centres, green spaces, cultural attractions, and entertainment venues. The excellent connectivity to public transportation options, including trams, buses, and bike-sharing programs, ensures residents can easily explore the city.
Features & Living Experience
UniLodge @ 550 Lygon, where your study abroad living experience in Melbourne transforms into a seamless blend of comfort, convenience, and inspiration. Our apartments are thoughtfully designed with different numbers of bedrooms, catering to diverse student needs. Each room features an array of amenities that ensure a comfortable and conducive environment for your academic pursuits and personal growth. We have handled every detail, from reliable Wi-Fi connectivity to keep you connected with the world to heating for those cool Melbourne evenings. Closets provide ample storage space, while refrigerators and microwaves allow easy meal preparations. A cosy bed, a desk for focused studying, and a relaxing sofa complete the picture, along with a storage room to keep your belongings organized. UniLodge @ 550 Lygon offers a wide range of community amenities that enhance the student living experience, including convenient shared spaces like a laundry room and bike storage, essential property services like CCTV and reception, fitness and recreation facilities like a gym, swimming pool, and recreational areas, as well as outdoor features such as a tranquil courtyard and a basketball court, all designed to create a welcoming and convenient environment for students to thrive in their academic and personal journeys while ensuring safety and convenience.
Location and What's Hot?
UniLodge @ 550 Lygon is conveniently located near several educational institutions, including the prestigious University of Melbourne (approximately 1.2 kilometres away), the globally recognized RMIT University (about 1.5 kilometres away), Melbourne Polytechnic's Collingwood Campus (about 4.5 kilometres away), La Trobe University's City Campus (about 3.5 kilometres away), Swinburne University of Technology's Hawthorn Campus (about 6 kilometres away), and Victoria University's City Flinders Campus (about 3 kilometres away). Moreover, UniLodge @ 550 Lygon is surrounded by a vibrant neighbourhood with a plethora of dining options on Lygon Street, renowned cafes like The Vertue of the Coffee Drink, nearby shopping centres such as Melbourne Central and QV Melbourne, green spaces like Carlton Gardens and Princes Park, cultural and educational attractions like the Royal Exhibition Building, Ian Potter Museum of Art, and State Library Victoria, as well as entertainment venues including Cinema Nova and The Curtain bar.
Public Transportations UniLodge @ 550 Lygon enjoys excellent connectivity to various public transportation options, including the highly accessible Melbourne tram network, nearby bus stops, and seamless tram connections to train stations like Melbourne Central and Flinders Street. Additionally, the city's bike-sharing program, Melbourne Bike Share, offers convenient rental options, and the pedestrian-friendly streets of Carlton make it easy for residents and visitors to explore the neighbourhood on foot.
No pets allowed. Under no circumstances are you allowed to bring any pets or animals into the building, including fish.
Is there a kitchen in my room?
The studio unit has an independent kitchen, and the multi-person room has a large communal kitchen
Do I still have to pay if my visa is not approved?
If you are unsuccessful in obtaining an Australian student visa by the rental start date, we ask that you write an email requesting visa cancellation, which must be submitted to you along with the email within 24 hours of being notified by the Home Office The apartment informs you that you have been refused to study in Australia. You will then be officially notified and your tenancy agreement will be canceled without penalty.
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Can I keep pets?
No pets allowed. Under no circumstances are you allowed to bring any pets or animals into the building, including fish.
Is there a kitchen in my room?
The studio unit has an independent kitchen, and the multi-person room has a large communal kitchen
Do I still have to pay if my visa is not approved?
If you are unsuccessful in obtaining an Australian student visa by the rental start date, we ask that you write an email requesting visa cancellation, which must be submitted to you along with the email within 24 hours of being notified by the Home Office The apartment informs you that you have been refused to study in Australia. You will then be officially notified and your tenancy agreement will be canceled without penalty.
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How do I pay my rent?
Rent is payable in accordance with the tenancy agreement and must be paid in advance. Payment methods are as follows: Bank transfer to UniLodge bank account. Direct deposit to nominated UniLodge bank account. Credit card at the front desk during business hours (subject to 3% surcharge).
What items need to be prepared in advance?
The apartment will provide basic furniture and home appliances, and the bedding needs to be brought by the babies, such as sheets, quilts, pillows, etc. You can buy bedding gift packs on the apartment website, or go to the supermarkets around the apartment to buy them.
What if I want to cancel the lease?
When considering early termination of your residential tenancy agreement, it is your responsibility to: Continue to pay all rent until a new occupant moves in or the residential tenancy agreement is terminated, whichever comes first. Pay all associated costs, including advertising costs and rental break fees as stated in the property rental agreement. In all cases, an exit cleaning fee will be charged.
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What is Bond?
Bonds are sent to the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA) - a government organisation. Bond cannot be used as a rental at any time. The cost of any repairs or excessive cleaning can be deducted from the Bond upon exit.
What do I need when I check in for the first time?
Items you will receive at check-in: Room access card Copy of occupancy report for your room Copy of rental agreement Mandatory check-in orientation will be provided on the day of arrival
Can I bring some more furniture?
No other furniture will be permitted in a resident's room unless a written application has been submitted to and approved by UniLodge Management. Every request will be considered individually according to the size of the room and furniture.
Do I need to clean the room?
right. Tenants are responsible for the daily cleaning of the room. In addition to this, UniLodge rooms will be inspected for cleanliness and damage in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act upon due notice.
Who can provide support if I have personal questions?
Don't be afraid to confide in any personal issues that hold you back to a designated UniLodge staff member, they are here to support you and provide guidance, help and referrals where necessary.
Are parents allowed?
Can't
Is there an application fee?
No
Do I need to pay rent first?
Tenants need to pay one month's rent in advance as a deposit
Is there a cancellation fee?
If the contract is terminated early there will be a cancellation fee
Is there a cleaning fee?
Unilodge will arrange professional cleaning for you, starting from 230 Australian dollars
How much should I pay if I want to terminate the contract?
2 weeks rent and tax, 165 AUD for advertising, and rent until a tenant is found
how much do i have to pay for electricity
Each tenant pays against their personal meter and has an account with the utility
Is early check-in possible?
Generally, early check-in is not allowed. After the apartment is booked successfully, the date cannot be changed. If you arrive in Melbourne in advance, you can contact the consultant teacher to try to communicate with the apartment to negotiate the check-in time or book a short-term transitional apartment
How to repair the damaged room?
Just go to the front desk of the apartment to report for repairs.