jodipodi Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Hi! Just looking at rental availabilities to see what the quality is on our budget... Not brilliant, very basic but house share is an option too. Just found 'uni lodge ' and wondered if anyone knows if these kinds of lets are available to anyone? https://m.realestate.com.au/property-studio-nt-alawa-414692563 Sounds like a good option - private space but with the opportunity to meet others ? Maybe it's not a good idea, dunno... Anyone's thoughts? It's for my hubby, he'll be on his own when he goes over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srh82 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Looks reasonable but might be just for students? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodipodi Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 I've emailed them....it seems pretty ideal really - privacy and all mod cons but loads of opportunities to network and socialise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitescargot Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I would think that the terms and conditions mentioned in the ad will be that residents have to be in full time uni eduction? Same as private university halls in the UK, the only residents will be young uni students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodipodi Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Yeah very possibly.... Be a shame if it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I just looked it up, certainly looks like student accommodation. This is their fb page, if you want to confirm/clarify eligibility. https://www.facebook.com/unilodgedarwin/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodipodi Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Thanks, I've messaged them too....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I can imagine that with their "duty of care" hats on they would (probably quite rightly) not be encouraging non student residents who could be heavens knows what but with a penchant for living amongst young people. Back to the mainstream rental market I should think but he won't get anything until he has boots on the ground anyway (except holiday lets) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodipodi Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Well, worth a try at least.. see what they say. Will be surprised if they do, possibly have some sort of contracts with unis too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicF Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 The Uni I work for was recently advertising the student accommodation to staff so they may well let to none students. Someone made a comment above about people wanting to be around young people but older people are allowed to be students as well. It certainly never hurts to ask. Let us know what they come back with so we know for the next time someone asks about it on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodipodi Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Totally agree with you NicF, just didn't respond to that part simply because I just presumed it wasn't intended in any malice....it did make me twist though- sorry Quoll but it did. Never mind, I think what Quoll meant is the world is full of weirdos....and some professionals have a duty to be very cautious of how they conduct things....I understand that. I really hope he does get one as it will be ideal...loads of people to meet, help get to know the area, even do a bit of Youth work with....and sooooo cheap!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Totally agree with you NicF, just didn't respond to that part simply because I just presumed it wasn't intended in any malice....it did make me twist though- sorry Quoll but it did.Never mind, I think what Quoll meant is the world is full of weirdos....and some professionals have a duty to be very cautious of how they conduct things....I understand that. I really hope he does get one as it will be ideal...loads of people to meet, help get to know the area, even do a bit of Youth work with....and sooooo cheap!! So sorry, it definitely wasn't meant with any malice - I'm sure your DH, working with kids as he does, would appreciate the need to keep tabs on who (and what motives they may have) is wanting to live in student accommodation if they aren't students. Sadly, there are weirdos in this world (and they're not all old either!). I think as a parent if we were choosing Uni accommodation it would be because there was just that extra bit of care and protection for vulnerable kids leaving home for the first time and some vetting of the other residents (be they students or staff) would be the bottom line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodipodi Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 Thanks Quoll, and yes you are very right there's sadly a lot of weirdos lurking about.... And I know where you are coming from. Luckily they have returned my message and are sending us some information.... Which sounds very promising. When I really think about it I really think it'd be a fantastic place to start with loads of opportunities for networking and doing Youth Work! Never know...could get a foot in the door through it....positive thinking and all that! Hopefully they won't lead him astray with grog and all night parties.....hahahaha:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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