Friday, July 30, 2010

Darwin rates set to rise but Launcestonians think they are lucky

Darwin homeowners are heading for a council rate rise of 5.5 % – just like Launceston's rate rise.

The draft Darwin City Council budget for 2010- 11 sets the minimum rate for a single dwelling at $844, up from $800 this year – much lower than Launceston's.

The minimum rate for multiple dwellings or high density residential will rise to $888.

The rates for property owners in the Central Business District will remain the same.

Darwin's Lord Mayor says he thinks the city council's rates system is unfair ... click here to read more

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