March 30th 2023.
Shane Channing is concerned that yet another rental increase could leave him and his two beloved dogs homeless. He has been living in his apartment in Whyalla, about 385 km from Adelaide for the past five years, while receiving welfare payments.
"Though I understand that there are many people around me who are facing more difficult situations than mine, this rent increase is still very disruptive to my life and it doesn't help my mental health," Channing told 9news.com.au. "The worst thing is the uncertainty of not knowing if it will rise again next year."
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Two years ago, Shane's rent went up from $100 to $110, before increasing again to $125 a week the following year. He agreed to this increase, but felt anxious when it rose again for a third year in a row, this time by a whopping $40. "I tried to explain and negotiate with the real estate agent, but they didn't want to negotiate," he said.
With the most recent rent increase, Channing is worried that it won't stop there. He is finding it difficult to feed his two dogs and himself, as nutritious food can be too expensive. Domain's most recent rental report states that rental prices in Whyalla have risen by 60 per cent over the past five years, and it's no different in South Australia, where rental prices are at an all-time high.
"I think a lot of people will be homeless," Channing said.
Shane Channing is doing everything he can to make sure that he, and his two beloved dogs, have a home to stay in. Despite the recent rental increase, he is determined to keep fighting for a safe and secure home.
(Image Source: http://www.9news.com.au) The rising cost of living in South Australia is a challenge that many people are facing, but Channing is hopeful that with the support of the community, he can continue to find a stable place to live and provide for his pets. Do you have a story? Contact the reporter at
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Shane Channing is determined to make sure he and his two dogs don't become homeless, despite a worrying rental increase. For the past 5 years, he has been living in his Whyalla apartment and relying on welfare payments.
"It's a very disruptive situation and it doesn't help my mental health," Channing said to 9news.com.au. "The worst part is not knowing if it will go up again next year."
Two years ago, Channing's rent increased from $100 to $110 and then to $125. He managed to cope with the situation, but the latest increase of $40 has left him feeling anxious and uncertain.
"I tried to explain and negotiate the rate, but they weren't willing," he said.
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