Rates balance enquiry
A current rates balance enquiry is generally undertaken just before the settlement of a property transfer.
This enquiry states the current status of a rates account. You can use this information to identify any arrears in an account, and to calculate the daily amount of rates to apportion the amount to be paid by the seller and purchaser on settlement day.
This information is free of charge if you meet the privacy act requirements by providing specific property and ownership details.
A current rates balance enquiry provides:
- address details
- quarterly rates
- property description
- current financial position
It is important to note that the information in a current rates balance enquiry is only valid up to the date of lodgement.
You can perform a current rates balance enquiry.
