1/129 Forth Street

Direct feedback from previous tenants

The room was a welcome change from the majority of the crappy flats in Dunedin; it was warm, dry, and had a nice view. However, the rent felt steep given the run-down condition of the room and the untidy common areas. I only dealt with the landlord once, and they were very helpful and quick to respond, but the Property Managers were frustratingly slow, often taking weeks to reply to emails. The best aspects were the warmth and sunlight, while the worst were the noise from the tenants above and the lackluster communication from the Property Managers.

I loved the great location and warm, sunny atmosphere of the house, with the best views around. The landlord was great, but the property manager was a real issue; despite my many emails, phone calls, and even a personal visit, my missing window latch still hasn't been fixed after a whole year. Overall, the view and location were the best aspects, but the property manager was definitely the worst.

The house has high ceilings that cause a lot of heat loss from the heat pump, and I can hear everything the upstairs neighbors are doing, even normal conversations. The bedrooms are cold, but we haven't had any mold thanks to damp rid products. The landlord makes you feel like a naughty school kid if you accidentally break something, and they took out our smoke alarms for the first six months. On the plus side, the location is convenient, but the kitchen lacks storage and the rooms are quite cold.

The house retains heat really well when the heat pump is on or the sun is shining, and three out of four rooms get heaps of sun. It has a big bathroom and shower, plus a good layout of the rooms and lounge. The landlords are awesome—really nice and always willing to help out when we need it. The only downside is that the kitchen is quite small.

The room and ensuite are spacious, with a reliable and fast internet connection, and large windows that offer a nice view but can lead to quick heat loss and condensation if the heat pump isn't on—thankfully, power is included. The kitchen is roomy and rarely crowded, though the stovetops are a downside; one takes a while to heat up, and the other is mostly avoided. The property manager is responsive and resolves issues quickly, and while the hot water can run short during peak times, the included power and internet make living here easier. Overall, it's cozy in winter, but the lack of sun and the poor stovetop are drawbacks.

When I first moved into the studio, I was very disappointed; it was dirty, had mould on the bathroom ceiling, broken tables, and a malfunctioning sliding door. However, since the new landlord took over, things have improved significantly with repairs in the common area and new cabinets added. The location is great, being close to the commerce building, but the internet situation is frustrating since there's only one account for one device.

The house was cold, mouldy, and drafty, which made it quite uncomfortable. However, the landlord was helpful throughout my stay. The best feature was definitely the deck, but the cold was a significant downside.

The house has a big shower and a great location, but it can be quite cold in winter, and there's one very small room. Our landlord was very nice and always tried to help us with any problems as soon as possible. Overall, the best thing about the flat is definitely the location, while the worst part is the cold.

The house has a very mouldy bathroom, dirty carpets, and doesn't get much direct sunlight. However, since the new owner and property agency took over, things have improved with updates to the common area, like new cabinets and carpet. The best part is the location, which is close to the university, but the worst is the internet, as only one device can access it at a time.

When I first moved into this studio, I was really dissatisfied; the previous property agency did a poor job, leaving the room unclean, with mould in the bathroom ceiling, broken tables, and a sliding door that didn't work properly. However, since the new property agency took over, things have improved significantly, with cleaners coming in twice a week and updates to the common areas like new cabinets and carpets. The best part about living here is the location, as it's close to the commerce building, but the worst aspect is the internet, which only allows one device to connect at a time.

The common areas weren't very clean, but overall, the house is acceptable. The view is nice, and the rooms are spacious enough for a studio at this price. The landlord is nothing special, and the worst aspects are the warmth and cleanliness of the shared spaces.

The house has a tiny lounge, which isn't great for large gatherings, but I do enjoy the large sunny deck out front that we share with the neighbors. The pre-installed internet system is rubbish, but at least it can be cancelled. On the plus side, the view from the kitchen is fantastic, and the landlord is quick to address any repairs that need to be made.

I lived in a very warm and modern flat with an excellent landlord who was very nice and friendly. He always answered straight away with any problems and even bought us Easter eggs and chocolates during exams. Honestly, there wasn't anything I could complain about.