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Lived here for 2 years now, and the stuff is very friendly and professional, with 24-hour security. Through the year many events are organised from fitness to reading books and even some freebies.

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By member784701
On 21st April 23
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Most helpful review

Lived here for 2 years now, and the stuff is very friendly and professional, with 24-hour security. Through the year many events are organised from fitness to reading books and even some freebies.

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Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
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Internet / Wifi
By member784701
On 21st April 23
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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member7126114 On 5th December 24 verified Verified student

A relatively nice place to live for the price, except the heating keeps turning off and your bedroom door is extremely soundproof.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member5105017 On 21st March 24 verified Verified student

Good accomodation for international students

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member898725 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

Good location and the library point is just 5mins away

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Reply from iQ Exchange (previous provider) On 7th February 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member498428 On 29th January 24 verified Verified student

Very good price and close to city centre

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Reply from iQ Exchange (previous provider) On 29th January 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member697592 On 18th January 24 verified Verified student

Reception staff is really good especially Jahleel!

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Reply from iQ Exchange (previous provider) On 19th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member784701 On 21st April 23 verified Verified student

Lived here for 2 years now, and the stuff is very friendly and professional, with 24-hour security. Through the year many events are organised from fitness to reading books and even some freebies.

Value for money
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Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Reply from iQ Exchange (previous provider) On 9th January 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1369630 On 24th June 22 verified Verified student

Very friendly staff! And they make you feel so welcomed and comfortable. The security make you feel extremely safe and all staff are willing to help.

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Reply from iQ Exchange (previous provider) On 4th April 23
Student Review: 2 /5
By membersapphire On 17th February 22 verified Verified student

IQ exchange is horrible. Please take heed. There is noise at unsociable times from the building work by the contractors. It’s so irritating and unbearably loud and wakes me up from my sleep. The price I pay compared to other accommodations is not worth it here. There should be cleaners at least three times a week in the communal areas for the price you pay it’s just unhygienic. The staff are unsupportive and dismissive of when you need help, the washing is expensive and doesn’t wash clothes long enough, the fire alarm always goes off for minor things. Barely anyone takes the alarm seriously as it goes off so often which is so dangerous. The lift breaks down and if you live on the top floors you have to lug your groceries up so many flights of stairs it’s ridiculous. The bins in the kitchens are too small and full up quickly. Only good thing is that it’s a good distance from NTU. It is not worth it I recommend Sandhills, literally anything but this place.

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Reply from iQ Exchange (previous provider) On 9th January 24
Student Review: 1.3 /5
By member741273 On 9th August 19 verified Verified student

there are contractors since May, it is very noisy. Even though i complained i did not got any response by now. There are only four laundry machines.

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Reply from iQ Exchange (previous provider) On 9th January 24
Student Review: 1.6 /5
By member440876 On 29th July 19 verified Verified student

Advise to all parents supporting there child with finding accommodation STAY AWAY. Customer service including the accommodation student support is awful, bullies who harass intimidate and exploit young adults who are away from there loved ones. Dirty accommodation poor maintenance and broken equipment unfixed . Overpriced slums.

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Reply from iQ Exchange (previous provider) On 9th January 24
Student Review: 1 /5
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Reply from iQ Exchange (previous provider) On 9th January 24
Student Review: 3 /5
By member1036413 On 8th March 19 verified Verified student

You get what you ask for really the building needs a bit more of a clean

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Reply from iQ Exchange (previous provider) On 4th April 23

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