Sunday, 17 April 2016

Accommodation in New Zealand

ACCOMMODATION

NORTH ISLAND

Victoria University

Staying at the halls: 


Halls on campus





Rules and information regarding the halls:


  •        Most halls are within walking distance of the three city Victoria campuses.
  •        Residents are responsible for cleaning their own bedrooms, studios and flats, as well as cleaning up after themselves in communal spaces. Communal areas are maintained by contract cleaners.
  •        They allow calling cards for national, international and cell phone calls.
  •        All halls are smoke-free. In some cases, smoking is also not permitted in surrounding grounds.
  •        They provide alcohol-free and single-sex areas according to demand.
  •        Our halls have very limited or no parking facilities available.

Staying at Furnished room and also at Flats which are available near Victoria University 

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Suburb
Rent Price
Accommodation Type
Percival
City
$305
Flats to Rent
Cute 1bdrm flat that you'll take over from me. Central city on the route to Vic Uni. Suitable for one quiet, tidy person though could be negotiable for a quiet, tidy couple as there are couples in the flats above. Gas hot water and cooking, electricity for everything else. Kitchen, bedroom and living room are the upstairs and have a small covered porch. Bathroom and washer are downstairs off a fair sized deck. Also a wee terraced garden. Email me to put you in touch with landlord who will want to vet you, does quarterly inspections and will want to sort out a lease.
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy (either sex). Available from 28th May 2016
Bedrooms:
1 Single bedroom
Comes with:
Unfurnished
Conditions:
No pets, Smoking outside only
Contact:
Bronwyn, 0211782214
ffirebell@yahoo.com
Upland Road
Kelburn
$125
Flatmates Wanted
Text me to take a look at this cool & affordable room, the entire flat is like no other. Room has great air flow and good natural light from window. It is north facing so get the best of the sun in winter. The house is enormous, and the rooms have plenty of light. Brilliant location for students & professionals - 3mins to uni, Kelburn shops, 2 mins from cable car 15mins walk to CBD. Flat has large lounge & spacious kitchen, 2 showers & 2 toilets. We are ideally interested in a tidy, friendly & reliable person. Room is currently available...: )
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy in household of 8. This vacancy (either sex) available from 18th April 2016
Bedrooms:
1 Single bedroom
Comes with:
Partly furnished (This room has a single bed, desk and wardrobe. North facing so so plenty of sun when it is shining.) room, Washing Machine, Off-street parking, Fridge, Microwave
Conditions:
Deposit: $500, No pets, Smoking outside only, Vegetarian or non-vegetarian, Aged 18-45
Contact:
Behwyn Malcolm, 04 475 8435/0277106375
amrtaketu@yahoo.co.nz
Richmond Ave
Karori
$150
Furnished Room
This is an advert for flatmate(s) as one is leaving (back to USA). To share a big house in Karori with 2 others (one 20 yr old student from USA; one woman ( ~ 28) from Kenya (masters student at VUW). Choice of a small ($140) or a medium room ($160). Up to two (2) new flatmates can be accepted as 2 spare rooms. Fully furnished house. Plus: Optional parking inside a double garage. Extra costs are share of electricity and of the Internet (WiFi). Clean, normal people only !! :) Good bus services. Handy to Karori shops. 10-15 minute walk to VUW campus in Karori (=Teachers College).
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy in household of 4. This vacancy (either sex) available from 14th April 2016
Bedrooms:
1 Single bedroom
Comes with:
Fully furnished, Washing Machine, Off-street parking, Dryer, Fridge, Microwave
Conditions:
Deposit: $600, No pets, Smoking outside only, Vegetarian or non-vegetarian, Aged 20-99
Contact:
Mike, 0210351474/0210351474
mihailnz@hotmail.com
Clutha Ave
Khandallah
$780
Flats to Rent
Central Khandallah: good house. Close to shops, transport. Drive on into double garage. Top level has big lounge, kitchen, dining room, study, toilet. Bottom level has the 4 bedrooms, toilet, bathroom, laundry. There is an outside room (under the garage) that can be used as a playroom or as a bedroom. Good section. Good sun. Good area. Good for a family. Longer lease preferred.
Vacancies:
4 Vacancies (either sex). Available from 14th April 2016
Bedrooms:
2 Double bedrooms, 2 Single bedrooms
Comes with:
Unfurnished, Off-street parking, Fridge, Dishwasher
Conditions:
Bond: $3000, No pets, Smoking outside only
Contact:
Mike, 0210351474/0210351474 or Alex, 0210495854
mihailnz@hotmail.com
Broadway, Miramar
Miramar
$170
Furnished Room
One furnished single bedroom available with family of three in Miramar (Mum and 2 Vic Uni attending sons). Board of $170 per week includes your own shower, electricity, unlimited wireless broadband internet, washing machine, microwave and dishwasher. Buses available to Vic. Room consists of built in wardrobe, single bed, and set of drawers. Additional wardrobe also available. Parking space available in garage. Friendly, quiet and independent family.
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Listing Date: 12th April 2016.
Vacancy ID: 33001
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy in household of 4. This vacancy (female only) available from 12th April 2016
Bedrooms:
1 Single bedroom
Comes with:
Fully furnished, Washing Machine, Off-street parking, Fridge, Microwave, Dishwasher
Conditions:
Deposit: $340, No pets, Non-smoking, Vegetarian or non-vegetarian, Aged <100
Contact:
Geeta Raman, 027 338 0017
geet@paradise.net.nz



Other than these examples, here are some of the average prices regarding the accommodation that are available near Victoria University:-


How Much it Will  Cost
Up front costs
Landlords can charge up to four weeks bond and two weeks rent in advance. You may also have to pay connection charges - for power, phone, internet, cable or satellite tv and buy or rent furniture and equipment.
Typical budget
Typical expenditure for a student sharing with three or four others is listed here
Room Rentals
The average room in a student flat as of February 2014 is $175. There are cheaper places but they are likely to be a long way from campus or small, dark and cold. Wellington is a very hilly city and most accommodation requires at least a slight walk up or down hill to get to it. 
Wellington is also well known for its wind, mainly in winter. This can make the city very cold and, as significant amount of accommodation is not fully insulated nor do they have heat pumps, it is important to consider all these factors when choosing.
Flat Rentals
Unfurnished one bedroom flats start at around $250 per week, two bedroom flats at $300. Two or three bedroom accommodation suitable for a family in walking distance of Kelburn campus is $450 - $550 per week.
You can find information about market rents here.
Furnished apartments
Furnished apartments start from around $350 per week for a studio or one bedroom apartment on a six month or more rental


Where to Look for Accommodation (Websites)

Word of Mouth:
If you are already at Victoria, try telling everyone you know that you are looking for a place. Landlords often prefer to let to someone referred by an existing tenant rather than go through the hassle of viewings.


Noticeboards:
Check out the noticeboards around university and in local shops, especially supermarkets.


Newspapers:
The Dominion Post lists rentals on Wednesdays and Saturdays.


Accommodation Finder:
The Accommodation Service has a listing service for people who welcome Victoria University students. We do not vet these places. Click here to use the Accommodation Finder.


Commercial Websites:
Some more sites you can check out for more accommodation listings
This site has listings for both Flatmates Wanted and Rental Properties

You can also find listings if you google ‘Wellington Property Management’ and ‘Wellington Real Estate’ but these agents are likely to charge you a letting fee.


Getting to and from Campus:
You can use metlink to check out public transport from the places you are looking at to your campus. The bus routes that pass the Kelburn campus are 22, 23, 17, 18, 20 and 47.


AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY


Halls ( Price of the Halls)






Maps of The Hall












The average cost of Staying in Auckland for students 










 SOUTH ISLAND

In the South Island, we focus on places nearby Christchurch as it is near the University of Canterbury. Most students in Christchurch tend to live on campus rather than off campus as it is cheaper. 


COST OF LIVING OFF CAMPUS
• 4 bedroom flat

Rent - 160 NZD per week per student
Electricity - 45 NZD per week per student

*Flats are about 15 minutes to the University. All cost are already split for four students. 



COST OF LIVING ON CANTERBURY CAMPUS
• University Hall (UC)

Rent - 14,000 NZD for 41 weeks
= 350 NZD per week
* Three-month installment of 4670 NZD
*Including food and laundry service

• Waimairi Village (UC)

Rent - 11,300 NZD for 50 weeks
= 230 NZD per week
*Three-month installment of 3767 NZD
*Excluding food and laundry service 



ROOMS

Some houses have extra rooms that can be rented. The price varies from different rooms. Most rooms can be found online.


• Trademe - Flatmates wanted
• nz flatmates
• Share accommodation
• FlateMate Christchurch



FURNITURE
Most flats are furnished but there are also flats that are not furnished. Buying second-hand furniture is cheaper than buying new furniture. There are some shops in New Zealand that sell second-hand furniture.


• Ecoshop
• Trade Me
• Restore



References for the accommodation in the North Island
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