1569 days ago

Postponement of Auckland Council 2020 revaluation

Grant from Grant Haworth - Barfoot & Thompson

All councils in New Zealand are required to revalue properties within a three-year period.

Earlier this year, Auckland Council commenced its latest revaluation exercise that would result in updated capital values being available on all properties in early November 2020. These valuations are one component in helping determine what portion of the region’s total rates an individual property owner pays.

COVID-19 and the lockdown have made it difficult to conduct a reliable revaluation this year. Property valuations are generated using recent sales data of comparable properties and other relevant market evidence such as rental levels. That sales data is currently limited, as COVID-19 has caused a significant drop in both the volume of property sales and the quality of rental evidence.

As a result, the Valuer-General has agreed to Auckland Council’s request to defer its 2020 general revaluation for one year because of difficulties caused by COVID-19.

Impact on rates

Rates will continue to be generated based on the current (2017) values in the same manner as the 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 rates have been.

Impact on property prices

Rating valuations are not intended for market use. They are a mechanism to allocate rates among property owners.

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17 hours ago

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 28.2% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    28.2% Complete
  • 21.1% Small fireworks displays in each community
    21.1% Complete
  • 7.3% Keep it as is
    7.3% Complete
  • 31.5% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    31.5% Complete
  • 11.4% Anything but fireworks
    11.4% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
896 votes
6 hours ago

FREE Glaucoma NZ public symposium

Glaucoma NZ

Come along to the Glaucoma NZ ‘Love your eyes’ Symposium in North Auckland– a free event for the local community. Register to attend right now.

This is your chance to learn more about glaucoma from Ophthalmologist Mark Donaldson and Optometrist Germaine Joblin. Hear about the latest treatments and surgeries. And what you need to know about glaucoma tests and eye drops. Have a question about glaucoma? Get it answered during the event Q&A time.

Morning tea will follow question time. Feel free to bring a friend or family member. Save your seat by registering online now.
Find out more

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6 hours ago

Winner winner!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to the winners of our $100 Mitre10 vouchers:

Justine Terrill from Mount Albert

Suzette Gibson from Nelson

Soumya Manoj from Lower Hutt

Millie George from Richmond Hill

If you're a winner, get in touch here.

Not a winner this week? There's always next week!

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