Host Payments & Pricing
The homestay payment process
A standard homestay booking has a length of 4 weeks with payments being made to hosts every 2 weeks. Payments are usually processed within 2-7 business days from the start of each 2 week period.
Homestay pricing guidelines for hosts
The below fees are the 2019 weekly host fees collected based on country, city and type of room offered. Please note, the amounts stated below are net of Study Vision's management fee which we collect to help run our service and offer 24/7 support for our hosts.
Australia
All fees include utilities including electricity, water, gas and internet. You should not charge guests extra for these services and should contact Study Vision if you have any concerns.
Sydney
| Room Type | Over 18 (per week) | U18 (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Single | $320 | $345 |
| VIP Single* | $395 | $420 |
| Twin share | $290 | $315 |
*VIP rooms are those with an ensuite or private bathroom for your guests. Our inspection team will check if your room meets our criteria during their inspection.
Melbourne
| Room Type | Over 18 (per week) | U18 (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Single | $315 | $340 |
| VIP Single* | $390 | $415 |
| Twin share | $285 | $310 |
*VIP rooms are those with an ensuite or private bathroom for your guests. Our inspection team will check if your room meets our criteria during their inspection.
Brisbane
| Room Type | Over 18 (per week) | U18 (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Single | $275 | Price available upon request |
| Twin share | $245 | Price available upon request |
Newcastle
| Room Type | Over 18 (per week) | U18 (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Single | $275 | Price available upon request |
| Twin share | $245 | Price available upon request |
Wollongong
| Room Type | Over 18 (per week) | U18 (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Single | $275 | Price available upon request |
| Twin share | $245 | Price available upon request |
Canberra
| Room Type | Over 18 (per week) | U18 (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Single | $305 | Price available upon request |
| Twin share | $275 | Price available upon request |
Adelaide
| Room Type | Over 18 (per week) | U18 (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Single | $285 | Price available upon request |
| Twin share | $255 | Price available upon request |
Perth
| Room Type | Over 18 (per week) | U18 (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Single | $285 | Price available upon request |
| Twin share | $255 | Price available upon request |
Gold Coast
| Room Type | Over 18 (per week) | U18 (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Single | $275 | Price available upon request |
| Twin share | $245 | Price available upon request |
New Zealand
All fees include utilities including electricity, water, gas and internet. You should not charge guests extra for these services and should contact Study Vision if you have any concerns.
Auckland
| Room Type | Over 18 (per week) | U18 (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Single | $295 NZD | Price available upon request |
| Twin share | $265 NZD | Price available upon request |
Hamilton
| Room Type | Over 18 (per week) | U18 (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Single | $275 | Price available upon request |
| Twin share | $245 | Price available upon request |
Wellington
| Room Type | Over 18 (per week) | U18 (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Single | $275 | Price available upon request |
| Twin share | $245 | Price available upon request |
Christchurch
| Room Type | Over 18 (per week) | U18 (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Single | $275 | Price available upon request |
| Twin share | $245 | Price available upon request |
Dunedin
| Room Type | Over 18 (per week) | U18 (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Single | $265 | Price available upon request |
| Twin share | $235 | Price available upon request |
Palmerston North
| Room Type | Over 18 (per week) | U18 (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Single | $255 | Price available upon request |
| Twin share | $225 | Price available upon request |
Invercargill
| Room Type | Over 18 (per week) | U18 (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Single | $245 | Price available upon request |
| Twin share | $215 | Price available upon request |
Notes for Homestay Rental
- Homestay Rental includes 2 meals (Breakfast & Dinner) on Monday to Friday and 3 meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) on Saturday & Sunday. If lunches are required on Monday to Friday, additional fees will be payable (typically $8 per day).
- Homestay Rental also includes all Electricity, Water & Gas costs, as well as linen, furniture and laundry use. It does not include phone calls, internet access, air conditioning or heating. Guests should use their own mobile phone or international calling card for making phone calls.
- The Homestay Rental rate is determined by the student’s age at the start of the Homestay Agreement. If a student turns 18 and wishes to change to the Over 18 Rental Rate, a new Homestay Agreement will need to be arranged, and is subject to the host family’s approval.
Payment Policy
- If a student goes on holidays or away from the homestay for less than 2 weeks, they will need to pay the full Rental & Internet for all the nights that they will be away. This needs to be paid before the student leaves.
- If a student goes on holidays or away from the homestay for 2 weeks or more, they will need to pay a Holding Fee (50% of their normal Rental & Internet for all the nights they will be away). This needs to be paid before the student leaves.
- If a student decides to move out of a homestay, they must give the hosts 2 weeks notice before the date they are moving out. Rent (homestay fees) covering these 2 weeks of notice period must be paid to the hosts. If the student does not give 2 weeks notice to the host, they will still need to pay for the 2 weeks notice period.
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