Melbourne's Merri-bek City Council considers doubling landlord rates to $3,500 annually and halving rates for owner-occupiers and businesses.

Melbourne's Merri-bek City Council, led by the Greens, is considering a proposal to potentially double rates for landlords to over $3,500 annually, while halving rates for owner-occupiers and businesses. The council is set to debate a motion by independent councillor James Conlan, which suggests exploring a differential rate for property investors, owner-occupiers, and businesses to address the housing crisis in the area.

June 11, 2024
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