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		"post_id": "1383", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "4 Things To Look For At An Open Home", 
		"post_content_short": "An open home provides a valuable opportunity to observe not just the property itself, but also the surrounding area.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1383\/Picture4.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/4-things-to-look-for-at-an-open-home\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-13 07:12:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1382", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "What first home buyers often overlook when purchasing", 
		"post_content_short": "Many first home buyers focus primarily on the purchase price of a property and the size of their loan repayments.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1382\/Picture3.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/what-first-home-buyers-often-overlook-when-purchasing\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-11 06:42:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1381", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Rightsizers driving boom in prestige apartment market", 
		"post_content_short": "Prestige apartments have been the strongest market segment in the last few years.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1381\/Picture2.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/rightsizers-driving-boom-in-prestige-apartment-market\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-09 06:10:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1380", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Gold coast rental prices now exceed as market stabilises", 
		"post_content_short": "National weekly house rents have reached $650 and unit rents $625, with annual growth running at 4.8 per cent for houses and 4.2 per cent for units.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1380\/Picture1.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/gold-coast-rental-prices-now-exceed-as-market-stabilises\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-07 05:37:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1376", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Can equipment finance help you secure bigger contracts in 2026?", 
		"post_content_short": "With infrastructure pipelines growing and demand for tradies, contractors, and logistics providers showing no signs of slowing down, 2026\ncould be the year your business.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1376\/Picture5.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/can-equipment-finance-help-you-secure-bigger-contracts-in-2026\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-20 10:14:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1375", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Invoice Finance Vs Overdrafts", 
		"post_content_short": "Two of the most common tools business owners turn to are invoice finance and overdrafts.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1375\/Picture4.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/invoice-finance-vs-overdrafts\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-16 08:47:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1374", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Retail emerges as australia's most coveted commercial property", 
		"post_content_short": "Retail has become the top choice for commercial property investors in 2026, driven by increasing consumption, tight vacancy rates and\nlimited land supply.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1374\/Picture3.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/retail-emerges-as-australias-most-coveted-commercial-property\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-13 08:25:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1373", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Commercial property surges with queensland leading", 
		"post_content_short": "Queensland emerged as the clear winner, with transaction volumes growing 61.1 per cent to $21.35 billion, capturing nearly 25 per cent of\nnational activity.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1373\/Picture2.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/commercial-property-surges-with-queensland-leading\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-09 07:01:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1372", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Australian commercial property shows strong recovery", 
		"post_content_short": "Australia's commercial property market is showing clear signs of recovery after a period of recalibration, with foreign capital\nreturning, pricing stabilising and investor confidence improving.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1372\/Picture1.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/australian-commercial-property-shows-strong-recovery\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-06 06:45:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1370", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Things to consider before buying a used car", 
		"post_content_short": "If you're thinking about upgrading your car without breaking the bank, here's what to consider before signing on the dotted line.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1370\/Picture3.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/things-to-consider-before-buying-a-used-car\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-03 09:37:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1369", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Australia lags behind in global home ownership growth", 
		"post_content_short": "According to a new global index that scores countries out of 100 based on ownership rates, five-year changes, price growth and\naffordability, Australia has scored just 51.56, trailing behind many European and Asian markets.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1369\/Picture2.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/australia-lags-behind-in-global-home-ownership-growth\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-02 08:27:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1368", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Hidden spending habits derailing home loan applications", 
		"post_content_short": "Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows household spending jumped 1.3% in October and is now 5.6% higher.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1368\/Picture1.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/hidden-spending-habits-derailing-home-loan-applications\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-02-27 07:16:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1371", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Can you get motorcycle finance with a low deposit?", 
		"post_content_short": "For many first-time buyers, owning a motorbike is a ticket to freedom and a bit of weekend adventure.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1371\/Picture4.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/can-you-get-motorcycle-finance-with-a-low-deposit\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-02-25 06:47:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1360", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Ten property markets identified as future growth hotspots", 
		"post_content_short": "Ten property markets across four states have been identified as offering strong long-term capital growth potential.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1360\/Picture2.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/ten-property-markets-identified-as-future-growth-hotspots\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-02-23 06:40:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1359", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Home prices continue to climb, but the pace slows in early 2026", 
		"post_content_short": "Australia’s housing market opened 2026 on a positive note, with the latest Cotality Home Value Index showing a 0.4% rise.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1359\/Picture1.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/home-prices-continue-to-climb-but-the-pace-slows-in-early-2026\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-02-20 05:21:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1356", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Commercial property market recovery to strengthen in 2026", 
		"post_content_short": "The commercial property market recovery that began in 2025 is set to strengthen and broaden in 2026.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1356\/Picture3.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/commercial-property-market-recovery-to-strengthen-in-2026\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-01-26 08:34:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1357", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "How invoice finance can support cash flow", 
		"post_content_short": "Invoice finance is an option for some businesses to consider, to help smooth out cash flow during this period.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1357\/Picture4.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/how-invoice-finance-can-support-cash-flow\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-01-24 08:59:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1358", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "5 Reasons To Lock In Your Equipment Finance", 
		"post_content_short": "Secure your finance. Delaying could mean missing out on year-end opportunities and hitting roadblocks.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1358\/Picture5.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/5-reasons-to-lock-in-your-equipment-finance\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-01-21 10:10:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1355", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Institutional capital set to return to commercial property", 
		"post_content_short": "The retail sector has experienced the most pronounced shift, with institutional investors moving from net sellers in 2023 and 2024 to active\nbuyers in 2025.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1355\/Picture2.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/institutional-capital-set-to-return-to-commercial-property\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-01-21 07:20:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1354", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Aussie commercial property shows renewed investor confidence", 
		"post_content_short": "Australian commercial property is experiencing a change of fortunes with renewed investor confidence and a return to capital growth across\nkey sectors.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1354\/Picture1.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/aussie-commercial-property-shows-renewed-investor-confidence\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-01-21 06:57:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1339", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Can I pay out my car loan early; and should I?", 
		"post_content_short": "In most cases, car loans in Australia can be paid out before the end of the loan term. However, depending on your loan type and lender,\nearly repayment fees may apply.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1339\/Picture9.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/can-i-pay-out-my-car-loan-early-and-should-i\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-12-03 10:50:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1338", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Does consolidating debt really save you money?", 
		"post_content_short": "Debt consolidation involves rolling several existing debts into a new single loan. Instead of managing five different repayments.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1338\/Picture4.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/does-consolidating-debt-really-save-you-money\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-12-01 09:24:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1337", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Should you consider principal and interest from day one?", 
		"post_content_short": "Choosing a principal and interest loan from the outset can lead to long-term savings and financial security.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1337\/Picture3.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/should-you-consider-principal-and-interest-from-day-one\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-11-28 06:59:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1334", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "Capital city house prices surge at fastest pace in four years", 
		"post_content_short": "Australia's housing market is heating up with property prices across capital cities rising at their fastest rate in almost four years.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1334\/Picture6.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/capital-city-house-prices-surge-at-fastest-pace-in-four-years\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-11-26 10:24:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "1336", 
		"post_category_id": "32", 
		"post_title": "5 steps to accessing your home’s equity to buy an investment property", 
		"post_content_short": "This is a great time to explore your mortgage options. You may need to refinance your current loan or take out an investment loan.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1336\/Picture2.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.smartmortgagebroking.com.au\/learning-centre\/insights\/5-steps-to-accessing-your-homes-equity-to-buy-an-investment-property\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-11-26 06:25:00"
	}
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