How Rates Work

How Rates Work

Basic Local Government Rates

Sometimes, back to basics is important. Learn more here about the basics of local government rates in Australia.

How Rates Work

Dealing With Trusts

"ATF"? What does this mean? As a Rates Officer, how do we deal with properties owned by a trust? Read on for some insight which may assist your...

How Rates Work

Pensioner Concessions in WA

Council rates are simple, right? Let's talk about Western Australia and pensioner concessions...

How Rates Work

Impact of Minimum Rates

How important are minimum rates? In some areas, very important.

How Rates Work

Unrateable Properties in SA

Managing 'unrateable properties' across Australia can be handled in many ways - in South Australia, they have a unique method with quite a few...

How Rates Work

Where Do Rates Payments Go?

Bob made a payment on his rates. Where did his payment go? Learn more about how payments on your council rates are handled by Rates Officers. Yeah -...

How Rates Work

Understanding Postponed Rates in Local Government

Postponed rates help ratepayers in financial hardship by deferring payments until property sale, easing immediate burden and ensuring councils...

Victoria

Identifying Property: SPI & PFI in Victoria

Victoria's detailed land data ensures precise property tracking for local councils, giving a consistent set of data to multiple services through...

How Rates Work

Interest Calculation in South Australia's Local Government Rates

Explore South Australia's unique method of calculating interest on overdue local government rates. Understand the legislative nuances, monthly...