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7 Flinders J. L. Reform 115 (2003-2004)
Round My Place: Young People and Private Rental in South Australia

handle is hein.journals/flinlj7 and id is 129 raw text is: ROUND MY PLACE: YOUNG PEOPLE AND PRIVATE RENTAL IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA JANE ROLANDt I INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 'Round my Place' (Roland 2001) is a report written by Shelter SA based on research examining the experiences of young people in the South Australian private rental market. The report provides a unique perspective. Not only does it present a detailed analysis of the experiences of young people in accessing and maintaining tenancies in the private rental market, it also examines the perceptions and experiences of property managers who have rented homes to young people. In this paper, I will present an overview of the findings, and conclude with some challenges that the research raises in specific relation to this Conference. II LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT PLACE The research tells us a lot about the processes and problems associated with looking for and securing a place to rent privately. The research also examines some of the less tangible aspects of the process of securing a place, particularly in relation to the ability to create a meaningful sense of 'home'. A Choice And Availability For many young people, the first consideration in looking for a place is 'how much is the rent?' Most interviewees placed a limit of how much they could afford to spend on rent of between $100 and $145 per week. Some even had limits as low as $55 per week. Compared to the average weekly private rent in South Australia of $175 per week, it is clear that young people are living in the lowest cost accommodation available. Young parents especially found it hard to find a 'decent' family home - with extra space indoors and outdoors - in the lower price range. t Research and Policy Officer, Shelter SA.

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