Hopefully this list of questions will help you select Metro on Central as your choice of accommodation whilst studying. If any of these points have triggered any further questions, please do not hesitate any email any question you would like clarified.
Complete the online Application Form and send it in. If you have been accepted, you will receive a confirmation e-mail giving you payment instructions so that you can pay a non-refundable holding deposit equal to one weeks rent. Please note you must list clearly a parent or guardian contact or your application will not be accepted.
Your holding deposit, this will be converted into your first weeks rent. On arrival you will required to pay for the security bond plus another weeks rent. The amount of the security bond is 4 weeks rent. The bond is then registered with the Residential Tenancies Authority in Queensland, in accordance with legislation.
Yes, from the information you supply with your application, we try and place you with people we think would be compatible. We look at your interests, age, and course being studied and consider any other issues you may have. Yes. Metro on Central wants everyone to feel comfortable and relaxed in their unit and rooms: it is an essential requirement to do well while you study. Unless you are the very last person in, I see no reason why we could not do our very best to accommodate your requests.
Occasional overnight visitors are welcome to stay at Metro on Central; however, residents will not be allowed to have more than one overnight visitor per week without management approval. There are air mattresses available in the office.
Metro on Central runs a privately owned bus service dedicated to the residents. It has 7 scheduled runs starting from 07:40am until 20:15pm through-out the day from Monday to Friday. Costs of the bus passes are additional to your rent. There is also a local bus service that stops about 300 meters away from Metro on Central that goes to Australia Fair.
Electricity and internet are all included in your rent. We offer high speed broadband internet in each bedroom with a variety of usage plans to suit different needs. 3gb download is included in your rent per month.
This is separate from your rental amount. For your phone, each student has their own private number in their room, it is a PABX (Hotel Phone) system and therefore is connected when you arrive and the office will advise you of your new number. This is a fully automated system and requires prepayment for you to be able to access outside calls. If you don’t use this for outgoing calls you will be able to receive incoming calls regardless.
There is a washing machine and dryer in each unit and is free to operate. It is however, connected to the units electricity, gas and water.
There are less car park spaces available than that of the number of tenants. If you wish to secure a car park space, it will be at an extra cost of $10 per week or a Semester Pass of $160.00. You will need to request for car park space on your application. If the fee for the car park is paid in full at the beginning of your lease agreement, a discount will be applied making the cost of security parking to be $6.15 per week inc GST.
The following shops are part of Metro on Central, there is a Video shop, Pizza / Cafe, Bottle (alcohol) shop, Fish and Chip shop, Chinese Restaurant, Sushi Bar, Hair Dresser and right next door is Aldi Grocery Store which is a large discount grocery store. Metro on Central is also located in the middle of two large shopping centers. 2.5km north is the largest factory outlet on the Gold Coast and 2.5km south is a large shopping center; both have a large variety of clothing, electrical shops, grocery stores, post offices and a variety of banks.
If you are thinking of leaving before the date nominated in the ‘Standard Residential Tenancy Agreement’ you are required, under Queensland Law, to continue paying rent until a replacement tenant takes up residence. Management will work with you to find another tenant if you require. This is classed as breaking your contract, you will be required to pay a contract termination fee which is equal to two weeks rent for administration and re-letting costs. If you are considering breaking your lease, talk to management so you understand your rights and responsibilities. If these points have triggered any further questions, please e-mail your queries to me for a prompt reply; info@metrooncentral.com I look forward to meeting you all shortly.
Yours faithfully,
Michael & Charlie Lally
Resident Managers