The lists below covers the types of accommodation that is available for you. Details are provided on their characteristics, where they are located, processes for gaining accommodation and who to contact. The Halls of Residence, all home stays, Karon Court and Dan Davin have all been accessed by SIT and meet the SIT approved standards of accommodation for International students which include being comfortable and safe.
1. LivingSpace Apartments
This new facility is an amazing place which has been specifically built for students. It has a variety of apartments available and some impressive additional features, such as a movie theatre and private studio rooms.
Contact Details
Phone: 03 211 3800
Freephone: 0508 454 846
Email: invercargill@livingspace.net
Website: http://www.livingspace.net/
Prices (per week) for 2010/2011
Prices are based on a 12 week stay and include current GST rates. (subject to availability and change)
Duplex unit $150.00*
Two bedroom Unit $160.00*
Premium two bedroom unit $165.00*
Three bedroom unit $165.00*
Studio unit $189.00
(*per room)
Please not that we do not take students for less than 12 weeks now. Some block-course student accommodation is still available dependent on availability.
3. The Grand Hall of Residence
The Grand Hall of Residence is Southern Institute of Technology's Hall of Residence. Not only will you have two meals a day provided in a communal dining room (lunch may be made from provisions in the refrigerator), you will also receive cleaning services, laundry facilities and security, as well as brilliant opportunities to meet new and exciting people and make some great friends. You have your own room. Cleaning services are provided, but you will be expected to care for your own room. The halls are located near to the campuses.
The Grand Hall of Residence is the former Grand Hotel, so each room comes fully equipped with its own ensuite...that means no communal bathrooms! Fees vary between $190 to $200 depending on the size of a single room. Prices include breakfast and an evening meal, 7 days per week.
Cost
Small Room: $190 per week
Medium Room: $195 per week
Large Room: $200 per week
Contact Details
Phone: 03 2144055
Email: thegrand@sit.ac.nz
2. Southern Skies
A 2-10 minute walk from SIT's Invercargill campuses, Southern Skies is a converted abbey that offers student accommodation. There is no minimum tenancy time, so it is an ideal starting point from which to find a flat.
Southern Skies includes:
• A lounge area, TV area, area with pool table and games
• Electricity and the use of the washing machine. Dryers at a fee.
• A warm space, heated in the mornings, and from 5pm till 11pm.
• Two shared kitchens and two shared bathroom facilities.
• Large sized rooms – with double bed, desk, chair, clothes rack, chest of drawers, 1x set of cutlery and bedding.
• Off street parking.
30 beds available
$120-$140 per week
Bond - $250 (includes $50 administration fee).
Contact Robyn on (03) 2182111 or 0274146862; or arab@ihug.co.nz
4. International Student Homestays
Our International Student Advisor will ensure that your accommodation is of a good standard, that complies with the Code of Practice and that your host family will assist you with life in New Zealand. You will become an important part of your homestay family while you are in Invercargill. We choose friendly and helpful families who provide comfortable accommodation. You will have plenty of opportunity to practise English in your homestay. Your completed application form will provide us with the guidelines to identify a suitable homestay host for you. We will provide you with a photograph of your hosts ands details including its location in respect of SIT.
We will re-confirm your accommodation arrangements when we receive your arrival date and travel information. Please send this information as soon as you have made your travel arrangements. If you are not entirely happy with your homestay, our international student advisor will assist you in finding another homestay at no extra cost. We suggest it is best to stay with a kiwi homestay for at least the first 3 months of your stay in New Zealand.
Fees
Homestay weekly fee: NZ$185.00. This includes three meals a day and your own room.
A homestay placement fee of $100 also applies upon application.
Homestay Coordinator
Liz Murch is the International Homestay Coordinator, and she can be contacted via email on international@sit.ac.nz. Liz's telephone extension is 8647. She will arrange your homestay and will assist you with any questions or problems you have regarding your homestay. There is no charge for changing Homestays but written notice must be provided to Liz and your homestay host. Please read our homestay life section to better understand what living in a kiwi homestay is all about.
Please note SIT only provides Kiwi Homestays and SIT Hall of Residence accommodation services. Students under the age of 18 years must stay in a kiwi homestay or with a designated caregiver.
Please read the following policies:
Accommodation Policy
Accommodation refund policy
5. Flats and House Rentals
We recommend that you make contact with the International Student Advisor to discuss the process and support available in New Zealand, when beginning to sign contracts for renting. Such contracts include phone, electricity and bond requirements. In ‘flatting' or renting, you rent a house or apartment. In New Zealand, any building where people live together, who are not a family or couple, is called a flat. You are either on your own or with others. Flats are usually unfurnished. You will have your own room, or may share with another. The rent is usually worked out according to the size of the room. All other expenses are divided and cooking meals and cleaning are usually shared. Prices vary from $65 to $150 for one room in Invercargill.
These organisations will assist you in finding what you will be looking for.
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- Room(s) in existing flats available for rent or
- Whole properties available for rent
This is a flatting database specifically aimed at students. The properties listed on the database are not owned or operated by SIT.
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Advertise for a flatmate for FREE:
If you are looking for a new flatmate, trying listing your flat on Student Rent. There is no cost for students to create a Flatmate Wanted ad.
Register as a user on www.studentrent.co.nz, then click the tab 'list', and then 'flatmate position available'. From here you can add information to create your online Flatmate Wanted ad.
Advertise a property for rent:
If you are a landlord with a house or flat you wish to advertise to students, we recommend you advertise it on Student Rent. This is a flatting database specifically aimed at students.
Student Rent works directly with SIT, who refer all student accommodation enquiries to the Student Rent website, ensuring a constant flow of potential tenants.
- For only $30 (including GST) you can expose your property to hundreds of students for one month.
- For an additional $10 (total of $40) your property can be listed for as long as it takes until it's rented.
Register as a user on www.studentrent.co.nz, create a new listing and pay online.
Please note: Listings remain on the database at the discretion of Student Rent. Landlords failing to honour their obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act will have their listing(s) terminated
Local Property Management Offices:
Ray White Real Estate
99 Spey Street
Contact Jenni Dennis, ph: 03 2186115 or cell: 021 322 603
Email: Invercargill.nz@raywhite.com
Southland Real Estate-
171 Dee Street
Ph: 03 214 5554
Email- info@southlandrealestate.co.nz
Harcourts Real Estate
182 Dee Street
Ph: 03 2144556
Hotgroup Property Managers-
231 Yarrow Street
Margaret, ph: 217 0700 or 027 4252442
Email: margaret@hotgroup.co.nz
MacPherson Realty New Zealand
283 Dee Street
Ph: 03 2144556
6. Rooms to rent
Karon Courts - $100 per week. You do your own cooking and wash your own clothes. The Price includes power, local phone and furniture. You require towels, sheets and eider downs, all else is provided. There are 16 rooms available in 2 houses that are only 5 minutes walk for SIT. It costs $506 to get in, comprising of 1 weeks rent in advance, a letting fee and 3 weeks bond. 8 bedroom 2 bathroom houses. Basic. Minimum 6 month sign in.
Dan Davin Village - $90 per week + power. You do your own cooking and wash your own clothes. You only need to bring sheets and towels, bedding. It is 3-5 minutes walk from SIT and the each room has connections for phone and internet. Also available are "dish washing machines". There are 2 to 4 people per unit and a requirement of a bond of 2 weeks. Dan Davin initial cost is $461.20 required up front. Minimum 6 month sign in.
Dan Davin and Karon Courts are booked through Jenni Dennis: 03 2186115 or cell: 021 322 603, Ray White Real Estate, 99 Spey Street, Invercargill. Email: Invercargill.nz@raywhite.com.
Alternatively once you are here, our local newspaper The Southland Times may provide you with information on rooms to rent.
7. Private Boarding
Private boarding means you would have your own room in a private residential home or boarding house. Meals are provided, possibly shared and you are free to come and go as you please. There may or may not be an expectation to help with household chores. You will usually be expected to care for your own room.
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Advertise a property for private boarding:
Place a listing on Student Rent for students to see and contact you. Make sure you place photos, as students respond better to listings in which they can see the property.
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The accommodation column in our local newspaper, The Southland Times, may also list private boarding options and phone numbers to allow you to make contact.
8. Backpackers
This is basic accommodation often with shared rooms and facilities. Twin or private rooms may be available. Generally there is a restaurant on site or nearby.
Tuatara Lodge has rooms available from $25 per night and is very close to SIT
Phone 0064 3 214 0956 cell 021 035 0020 or E- mail office@tuataralodge.co.nz
Where are all of these places?
Try these sites - Wises Maps, Google Maps. They will allow you to find the routes from SIT to where ever you intend to stay.
Good luck on your hunt!
PLEASE NOTE: SIT has standards that reflect the Code of Practice for the Care of International Students. Once accommodation providers complete the requirements of set by the Code, we are able to provide contact details of them. This ensures a safe and comfortable environment for you.