Understanding SUIPs: The Pros and Cons of Separately Used or Inhabited Parts of a Property
The concept of Separately Used or Inhabited Parts (SUIPs) of a property is an integral aspect of rating systems in […]
Moving from Land Value to Capital-Improved Value: The Case for Change
For decades, many New Zealand councils have based their rating systems on land value, where rates are calculated solely on
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Customer Support Shouldn’t Feel Like a Horror Movie – But It Often Does
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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The Glacier That Keeps Moving: What It Taught Us About Asset Classification
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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The Pitfalls of Too Many Targeted Rates in New Zealand Councils
Targeted rates are an essential tool for councils, allowing specific groups of ratepayers to contribute directly to the costs of
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Councils Must Plan Smartly—Freezing Rates Now Will Cost Communities Later
The cost of living across Australia and New Zealand has become a harsh reality for many. Homeownership is slipping further
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Practitioner’s View: “Getting Rates Modelling Right: Insights from the Front Line”
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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The Woes of Rates Capping: Lessons from NSW and Victoria
Rates capping, also known as rates pegging, has been a contentious policy in New South Wales and Victoria for years.
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