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RBA Finally Offers Some Relief
Struggling sectors of the economy and home owners battling cost of living increases will be satisfied the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has finally offered some interest rate relief, says leading mortgage broker Loan Market. Loan Market Corporate Spokesman Paul Smith, said the RBA lowering its cash rate by half a percentage point to 3.75 per cent was a tremendous result for consumers. But he said the key now was how the banks respond given their recent track record of raising their variable rates independently of the RBA or only passing on part of a rate cut. “Home owners have…
Property Investment Loans
Did you know that buying investment property has proven to be a great way to build wealth over the long term, with some suburbs increasing in value every seven to ten years? Your Loan Market mortgage broker will help explain to you your investment loan options. With negative gearing the traditional way of structuring a property portfolio. One of the biggest reasons however, that many investors are limited to one investment property or even sell their investment property, is due to the negative cash flow. Find below some tips and advice on selecting an investment property: The site should have a good space…
Rental Properties – Tips for Landlords
Owning an investment property and managing the property as a landlord can be very rewarding. As a landlord it’s important to secure a lease that will not just maximise the return but also underpin the security of the investment. A good lease is typically made up of three elements: The first element is the quality of the tenant. To ensure you find a good tenant who will pay the rent on time and look after your property, it’s critical for the managing agent to thoroughly check references. Ideally the tenant will have written references as well as verbal ones and…
Walnuts are Top Nut for Heart-Healthy Antioxidants
A new scientific study positions walnuts in the No. 1 slot among a family of foods that lay claim to being among Mother Nature’s most nearly perfect packaged foods: Tree and ground nuts. In a report here today at the 241st National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, scientists presented an analysis showing that walnuts have a combination of more healthful antioxidants and higher quality antioxidants than any other nut. “Walnuts rank above peanuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios and other nuts,” said Joe Vinson, Ph.D., who did the analysis. “A handful of walnuts contains almost twice as much antioxidants…