Highlands Real Estate Glen Innes

16/06/2026

15/06/2026

WHAT DOES THE SRV MEAN FOR A TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL RATEPAYER?

There has been a lot of discussion about percentages, but what matters to most households is understanding the actual dollar impact.

Importantly, the Special Rate Variation (SRV) applies only to the general rates component of your rates notice. It does not apply to water, sewer, waste or other annual charges.

As an example, if a residential property currently pays $700 per year in general rates, the first year increase of 21.5% would equate to:

🏡 Current annual general rate: $700

📈 2026/27 increase (21.5%): $150.50

✅ New annual general rate: $850.50

Broken down further, that increase is approximately:

• $2.89 per week
• $12.54 per month
• $37.63 per quarter

Another example for year 1:

🏡 Current annual general rate: $2,300

📈 2026/27 increase (21.5%): $494.50

✅ New annual general rate: $2,794.50

Broken down further, that increase is approximately:

• $9.51 per week
• $41.21 per month
• $123.63 per quarter

Whilst we appreciate that any increase is not wanted, it is important to understand the actual dollar impact rather than just the headline percentage.

The SRV was approved by IPART following an extensive consultation process and independent assessment. The additional revenue will help Council address long-term financial sustainability challenges, maintain essential services, renew ageing infrastructure, and reduce the risk of future service reductions.

As councillors, we understand that nobody welcomes higher rates. However, we also have a responsibility to ensure our community continues to receive the roads, bridges, parks, libraries, sporting facilities, waste services and community infrastructure that residents rely on every day.

The reality is that doing nothing also comes at a cost. Without action, councils face increasing pressure on services, infrastructure maintenance and financial sustainability.

Understanding the facts and the actual dollar impact is an important part of this conversation as we work together to secure the long-term future of Glen Innes Severn.

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05/06/2026

Our office will be closed for the King’s Birthday long weekend 👑

We will reopen on Tuesday, 9th June at 9:00am.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

05/06/2026

We appreciate all our landlords and tenants - thanks for working with us and for choosing us🌸

01/06/2026

29/05/2026

Please ensure your contact details are up to date with our office so you don’t miss important notices.

Call us on (02) 6732 2799 or email [email protected]

27/05/2026

Moving out soon? Ask our office for a checklist to help prepare for your final inspection or book a pre-assessment to go over together!

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25/05/2026

With colder months ahead and heaters running - good ventilation helps to reduce mould. Open windows daily where possible and use exhaust fans in bathrooms and laundries.

22/05/2026

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🕗 8:00 AM start
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20/05/2026

“Regular inspections help protect your investment and identify maintenance issues early.”

Call us today to find out how we can help manage your investment - (02) 6732 2799