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The Origin of Rating in Hong Kong

What is the difference between the two Government Rents (either collected by Rating and Valuation Department and Lands Department)?

Why do I have to pay Rates? Can I lodge an objection?

Why do I still receive the rates demand note though a rates concession has been announced in the Budget?

What factors affect the rateable value of a property? How to make a request to Rating and Valuation Department for review of the rateable value?

How to pay the rates and government rent?

Is there any way I can obtain the rateable values of other properties?

My property is located in an area with poor services. Why do I have to pay the same overall percentage charge of rates as areas with better services?

Is there any receipt for payment of rates and/or Government rent?

How to change the payer's particulars shown on the Rates and Government Rent demand note?

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