In New South Wales and Victoria, councils face the dual challenge of delivering essential services while operating within the constraints
Why NSW and Victorian Councils Should Embrace Service Charges Read Post »
There is growing political discussion in New Zealand around the idea of introducing rate capping, an approach already implemented in
In Queensland, councils can implement rates capping, a policy designed to limit the percentage increase in rates for individual properties.
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The Uniform Annual General Charge (UAGC) is a fixed rate charged equally to all rateable properties within a council’s jurisdiction.
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Local governments are responsible for more than just delivering services and maintaining infrastructure in the present—they also must ensure that
The concept of Separately Used or Inhabited Parts (SUIPs) of a property is an integral aspect of rating systems in
For decades, many New Zealand councils have based their rating systems on land value, where rates are calculated solely on
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Picture this: your software is acting up. Maybe it’s refusing to save, maybe an error message has appeared that might
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You’re standing on a steel walkway, high in the Southern Alps. It stretches out before you, winding its way toward
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Targeted rates are an essential tool for councils, allowing specific groups of ratepayers to contribute directly to the costs of
The Pitfalls of Too Many Targeted Rates in New Zealand Councils Read Post »
The cost of living across Australia and New Zealand has become a harsh reality for many. Homeownership is slipping further
Councils Must Plan Smartly—Freezing Rates Now Will Cost Communities Later Read Post »
As a rates modelling specialist, I’ve seen it all—missing data, conflicting priorities, and even the occasional “we didn’t know that
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Rates capping, also known as rates pegging, has been a contentious policy in New South Wales and Victoria for years.
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