Rates deadline looms

SOUTHERN Downs ratepayers who have chosen to pay their rates in two instalments are being reminded that their second payment is due on 13 February.
Ratepayers had 30 days from the date of issue on their 2014-’15 rates notice to pay in full to qualify for the 7.5 per cent early payment discount.
However, council realised some ratepayers might have difficulty paying the full amount and gave everyone an option to pay in two instalments.
“These payments by instalments do not qualify for a discount, however the instalment payments do not attract interest on unpaid instalments unless the payment is overdue,“ Mayor Peter Blundell said.
“It’s important that ratepayers meet the February 13 deadline.“