Monty on the Money: It’s a service-driven economy, stupid!

Andrew ‘Monty’ Montlake is Director and Spokesperson for Coreco and has gained industry-wide recognition for his honest and forthright views on the mortgage market, economy and all things property related. Monty was voted “Mortgage Personality of the year 2008″ and is the current holder of the British Mortgage Awards “Best Press Spokesperson” title. He sits on the board of The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries. Expect expert analysis, delivered in a down to earth style with a side helping of exuberance.
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