In this latest episode of Broker Daily Uncut, host Alex Whitlock is joined by brokers Costa Arvanitopoulos and Rebecca Carlson to discuss how buyer and investor activity is tracking as the property market regains momentum early in the year.

The trio explore where inquiry is emerging across key markets, including Melbourne and Perth; the risks of investors chasing perceived hotspots; and how brokers are guiding clients through purchase decisions during shifting market conditions.

The episode also examines recent lender policy changes around trust lending, the outlook for fixed and variable rates, and how lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) is being used as an enabler for some borrowers navigating deposit constraints.