The reality of rates caps

06/12/2025 7 min
The reality of rates caps

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This week, the Government said it will limit rates rises to 4% a year throughout the country by 2029. It's been tried overseas with limited success, to the extent a New South Wales mayor has warned our local authority leaders about the risks of rates caps. Hamilton mayor Tim McIndoe has signalled tough times ahead.