Coreco's Property Podcast

Monty and Lou talk about the fast-moving changes to mortgage products and rates in the two weeks since the ‘mini budget' and Monty shares his advice for concerned borrowers (no squeaky chair this time!). Lou, meanwhile, is not wearing any form of Star-Wars themed outfit (all explained in previous episode…) but does talk listeners through her take on the pre-Christmas property market and provides her top tips for those buying at the moment, as well as sharing the details of a little-known policy to help those who are moving potentially save thousands in the event that their transaction falls through.

When a ‘mini-Budget' becomes a ‘maxi-Budget'…and what's going to happen next? by Coreco

Recorded on the eve of ‘that' game… Lou looks at what's next for the UK housing market now that the stamp duty holiday is over, and Monty talks through some of the surprising things that can negatively impact your credit score, as well as explaining why your credit history is important even if you're not moving any time soon. Got a mortgage problem or a property dilemma? Drop Lou and Monty a line to hello@theproperty-show.co.uk Follow The Property Show on Twitter: @propertyshowpod Follow Louisa on Twitter: @louisafletcher Follow Monty on Twitter: @montysblog

Lou and Monty chat about Lou's upcoming house move, Lou explains how the new First Homes Scheme works and who may be able to benefit, and Monty explains what income protection is all about and why it's so important as well as sharing his pick of the latest mortgage rates. Got a mortgage problem or a property dilemma? Drop Lou and Monty a line to hell@theproperty-show.co.uk Follow The Property Show on Twitter: @propertyshowpod Follow Louisa on Twitter: @louisafletcher Follow Monty on Twitter: @montysblog

Lou shares the latest update on her own property search and talks about the difference between ‘offers over' and ‘sealed bids' as well as explaining what gazumping is all about, while Monty talks about Green Mortgages and how they work and who may benefit, together with his sharing his crop of the latest new products. Got a mortgage problem or a property dilemma? Drop Lou and Monty a line to hello@theproperty-show.co.uk Follow The Property Show on Twitter: @propertyshowpod Follow Louisa on Twitter: @louisafletcher Follow Monty on Twitter: @montysblog

Lou and Monty are back to chat through record rising house prices, Lou explains why sellers should be cautious about accepting offers ‘over asking price’, and Monty answers the age-old question about how much you can afford to borrow. Got a mortgage problem or a property dilemma? Drop Lou and Monty a line to hello@theproperty-show.co.uk. Follow The Property Show on Twitter: @propertyshowpod Follow Louisa on Twitter: @louisafletcher Follow Monty on Twitter: @montysblog

Here we are again with Episode 9 of The Property Show Podcast, also available now on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, and all good podcast apps! Joining Andrew Montlake, Louisa Fletcher is "firing on all cylinders" this week as they chat through the latest housing market news, with Lou talking through the basics of how the UK housing market works and explains why there’s currently a property boom. Monty highlights the plight of thousands of mortgage prisoners, (recorded before the vote in the House of Commons this week) and they discuss why this is such a serious issue for those impacted by the inability to move to a different mortgage lender. Got a mortgage problem or a property dilemma? Drop Lou and Monty a line to hello@theproperty-show.co.uk Follow The Property Show on Twitter: @propertyshowpod Follow Louisa on Twitter: @louisafletcher Follow Monty on Twitter: @montysblog #mortgage #housing #property #homeownership #mortgages #homebuying #homebuyers #homeowners #podcast #mortgageprisoners #housingstats #houseprices

The Property Show Podcast #8 is here and out now on Spotify, Amazon, iTunes and all major podcasting apps! In this week's show, Coreco MD Andrew Montlake & Louisa Fletcher look at the latest house price news, Lou explains why it’s important to know the rules around planning permission and insurance if you’re working from home, and Monty looks at the return of the low deposit mortgage. Got a mortgage dilemma or a property problem? Drop Monty & Lou a line to hello@theproperty-show.co.uk Follow The Property Show on Twitter: propertyshowpod Follow Louisa on Twitter: @louisafletcher Follow Monty on Twitter: @montysblog #mortgage #property #homeowners #homeownership #homebuying #homebuyers #mortgages #home #podcast #insurance

In the latest episode Lou and Monty talk about the latest challenges for renters, Monty shares his advice for those who are self-employed and finding it difficult to apply for a mortgage at the moment, and Lou puts Monty through his paces in a ‘property pop quiz’ as they look at the 2021 property market boom. Got a mortgage dilemma or property problem? Drop Lou and Monty a line to hello@theproperty-show.co.uk Follow The Property Show on Twitter: @propertyshowpod Follow Louisa on Twitter: @louisafletcher Follow Monty on Twitter: @montysblog

The Property Show is back! In Episode 5, Lou and Monty take a look at how the housing market has reacted to the Spring Budget and provide an update on the cladding scandal, Lou shares her advice for buyers and Monty talks about the new 40 year fixed rate mortgages that have just been released…and why they may not be such a great idea! Got a mortgage dilemma or property problem? Drop Lou and Monty a line to hello@theproperty-show.co.uk Follow The Property Show on Twitter: @propertyshowpod Follow Louisa on Twitter: @louisafletcher Follow Monty on Twitter: @montysblog

BONUS! The Property Show Podcast #Budget2021 Special is out NOW! On iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Google & all your podcast apps. Louisa Fletcher & Andrew Montlake review the 2021 Budget and at the specific announcements around property. Lou explains how the extension to the Stamp Duty Holiday scheme will work, Monty talks through the re-introduction of Government backed 5% deposit mortgages and when they will be available, plus Lou highlights something that Mr Sunak slipped into the Budget which may be relevant to landlords in the future. Got a property or mortgage problem? Share it with Lou and Monty by sending over an email to hello@theproperty-show.co.uk Follow The Property Show on Twitter: @thepropertyshowpod Follow Louisa on Twitter: @louisafletcher Follow Monty on Twitter: @montysblog #Budget2021 #property #95mortgages #mortgage #housingmarket #propertyfinance #mortgagelending #homebuyers #mortgages #podcast

Lou and Monty provide their predictions around what might be introduced in the March budget to help buyers and sellers, Lou shares her top tips for those putting their homes on the market this spring, and Monty explains the difference between a Product Transfer and a remortgage…and which one is likely to save you more money in the long run! Got a property or mortgage problem? Share it with Lou and Monty by sending over an email to hello@theproperty-show.co.uk Follow The Property Show on Twitter: @thepropertyshowpod Follow Louisa on Twitter: @louisafletcher Follow Monty on Twitter: @montysblog

Here we are again with Episode 3 of The Property Show podcast. Coreco MD Andrew Montlake & co-host Louisa Fletcher take a look at common misconceptions around property rights for cohabiting couples, chat through new rights for renters with pets, discuss how negative interest rates could impact mortgages if introduced by the Bank of England and the big things you need to consider if you’re considering buying a property with your beloved…and explain why talking about finances early on in your relationship pave the way for your very own ‘happily ever after’! Thanks to Guy Kilty at Dap Dip for making us sound good and generally putting up with us! If you have anything that you think Louisa and Monty should be talking about, we'd love to hear from you so please do get in touch! Follow the Property Show on Twitter: @thepropertyshowpod Follow Louisa on Twitter: @louisafletcher Follow Monty on Twitter: @montysblog To discuss any of the issues raised on the show or talk to one of our talented advisers please contact us here.

Lou and Monty talk about the cladding scandal and the latest government measures to help homeowners who are unable to move or remortgage, why surveys are so important to protect you when you’re buying, and which home improvements really add value together with the ones that could make your home trickier to sell - and the answers may surprise you! Got a property or mortgage problem? Drop Lou and Monty an email on hello@theproperty-show.com Follow the Property Show on Twitter: @thepropertyshowpod Follow Louisa on Twitter: @louisafletcher Follow Monty on Twitter: @montysblog

Meet Lou and Monty as they talk about the impact Lockdown 3.0 has had on the UK housing market, why pressure is growing on the Chancellor to extend the Stamp Duty holiday, and why so-called 'mortgage payment holidays' aren't actually a holiday at all. Moving home or staying put? The answers you need to your property and mortgage problems are right here, right now! Follow The Property Show on Twitter: @propertyshowpod Follow Louisa on Twitter: @louisafletcher Follow Monty on Twitter: @montysblog

The Property Show Podcast is presented by Louisa Fletcher & Andrew Montlake, bringing you a down-to-earth look at all things property.

Mortgage Podcast, “The Mortgage Show” is back in it's “home-produced” version - so excuse the limited production values! This time host Andrew Montlake (@montysblog) is joined by a legend of the Specialist Mortgage Market, two-time winner of Mortgage Personality of the Year, and Group CEO of Brightstar Financial & Sirius Finance, Rob Jupp. In a very open discussion, they chat about mental health, the trials and tribulations of working from home, how the Specialist market has coped and is evolving as well as the relationships between lenders and mortgage brokers. They also discuss the positives and negatives of Social Media, the role of regulators and Government, and are interrupted by a particularly squeaky chair! Fun, frolics and a whole host of important and interesting discussion points. What better way to spend half an hour! If you would like more information about our Mortgage Podcast series, have any questions, or would like to appear on the show in future episodes please contact us here. You can reach Monty on Twitter @montysblog .

The Mortgage Show is back and is "home-produced" for the first time! In this episode host Andrew Montlake (@montysblog) is joined by the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (@Official_AMI) in triplicate, who have come on to have a friendly chat about the Mortgage Industry, where we are at present, where we are going and what it is that AMI does for us all. So it’s a very warm welcome to Chief Executive Robert Sinclair, Senior Policy Adviser Lucy Lewis and Senior Policy Adviser Stacy Reeve. We get to see what they do day-to-day, talk about our friends at the FCA and what is on their agenda in terms of the Cheapest Mortgage Rule and Mortgage Prisoners. We also discuss diversity in the mortgage industry, broker panel removals and a passionate debate around Claims Management Companies. All this and much more besides. For those interested in joining or finding out more about the excellent work AMI does, you can find them at https://www.a-m-i.org.uk . If you would like more information about our Property & Mortgage Podcast series, have any questions, or would like to appear on the show in future episodes please contact Monty on Twitter @montysblog .

Mortgage Podcast, “The Mortgage Show” is back for the second “lockdown with the lenders” edition with another informative and entertaining discussion on the mortgage and lending market. This time Andrew “Monty” Montlake is joined by another two very well-known characters of the lender world; Director of Mortgage Distribution at Metro Bank (UK), Charlie Morley and Managing Director Mortgages at Vida Homeloans, and the first female Chairman of IMLA, (The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association), Louisa Sedgwick. This time we cover a whole host of topics including how Challenger banks and non-bank lenders are facing the current pandemic, why some lenders are not lending at all and ask whether the FCA and Government are doing enough. We look at the current underwriting regimes and the challenges posed, why does it feel harder to get applications through and why 90% LTV lending is stifled. All this plus what IMLA has been doing, the relationship between brokers, lenders and consumers, what the rest of the year looks like, why broker share of the market could increase, a smattering of economics and find out what Charlie would be doing if not in the industry. Fun, frolics and a whole host of important and interesting discussion points. What better way to spend half an hour! If you would like more information about our Property & Mortgage Podcast series, have any questions, or would like to appear on the show in future episodes please contact us here. You can reach Monty on Twitter @montysblog .

Property & Mortgage Podcast, “The Mortgage Show” is back for a "lockdown" edition with another informative and entertaining discussion on the mortgage and lending market. This time Andrew “Monty” Montlake is joined by the Group Sales Director of One Savings Bank, Adrian Moloney, and Accord’s Director of Intermediary Distribution, Jeremy Duncombe. We look at how our guests and the lenders they work for have been dealing with the lockdown and, in the midst of Mental Health Awareness week, how they are keeping their own team's spirits up, "Draw your manager" anyone? We discuss the changes to lenders processes that have come out of this period, the adoption of certain technology, and the new criteria that are having to be adapted in the current situation. We also look at the challenges around "Payment Holidays", mortgage valuations, communication, how the buy to let market looks now and how the rest of the year looks from a lending point of view. All this plus a little bit of football chat! If you would like more information about our Property Podcast series, have any questions, or would like to appear on the show in future episodes please contact us here. You can reach Monty on Twitter @montysblog, Adrian @bugsymoloney, or Jeremy @JeremyDuncombe.

Property Podcast, “The Property Show” is back for a "lockdown" edition with another entertaining discussion on the housing, property and mortgage market. This time Andrew “Monty” Montlake is joined by Property Show regular, Ed Mead. Ed is a property legend who worked with Douglas & Gordon for many years and is now founder of Proptech firm Viewber. Joining them is Louisa Fletcher, an accomplished property expert with over twenty years' professional experience in the industry, as well as being a journalist, author and broadcaster As well as finding out how our guests are dealing with "lockdown", the main topic of conversation is, of course, the current environment and what effect all of this is having on the property market. What does this mean for estate agency, furloughed staff, brokers, buyers, and vendors and has this fundamentally changed the buying process for years to come? We also deal with questions such as, are we all going to move out of big cities, will technology finally have to live up to its promise and how are we all going to get back to work quickly and most importantly, safely? House prices, whether or not there should be more Government stimulus and what consumers are worried about most, also get looked at. If you would like more information about our Property Podcast series, have any questions, or would like to appear on the show in future episodes please contact us here. You can reach Monty on Twitter @montysblog, Ed @ed_mead, or Louisa @louisafletcher.

"Mortgage Prisoners" is a relatively new term that has caused much debate in the industry, now reaching the levels of Government and the FCA. The Mortgage Show Podcast is back with a special extended edition as Monty takes an in-depth look into this subject with the help of someone who knows these issues all too well and represents many of those affected, Rachel Neale from UK Mortgage Prisoners (@UKmortgageprison). The subject of Mortgage Prisoners, apart from being very important to all of us in the mortgage market, is something that can be very emotive and has caused issues and hardship for many people over the last few years since the credit crises. In a very frank and open discussion, we will tackle the question of what is a Mortgage Prisoner, who is to blame for this issue and what can be done about it. We also consider the mental health aspects of those affected and ask why books of mortgage borrowers were allowed to be sold to unregulated or non-lending institutions? Is all of this simply part of the unintended consequences of a change in regulation trying to make sure we don’t repeat mistakes of the past, or was it an accident waiting to happen because of consumers borrowing above their means?  Monty & Rachel also discuss the role of consumers, advisers, the FCA and Government and take some excellent listener questions from Twitter. The Mortgage Show Podcast will be back soon and if you have any comments or want to appear on the show let us know! For more episodes click here or you can also find us on iTunes here. Don't forget to rate us!

The Property Show is back for another entertaining discussion on the housing market in the face of Brexit and the forthcoming General Election. This month Andrew "Monty" Montlake is joined by property legend Ed Mead, a show regular who worked with Douglas & Gordon for many years and is now founder of Proptech firm Viewber. They discuss the property market, house prices, the effect of Brexit and look at the main parties Housing policies in the run up to the General Election. They also touch on technology in Estate Agency and we learn what Ed would be doing if he was not in the property market.

The Mortgage Show is back with very special guest Ben Thompson, Deputy CEO of Mortgage Advice Bureau. In an open and revealing discussion, Monty asks Ben about what he has learned on his journey through the world of mortgages and technology, the L&G Mortgage club and the DA and AR worlds. They look at the industry as a whole, where we are now and how things are changing. Technology, regulation, changing customer behaviour, DA vs ARs and a little bit of politics all get a once over and we find out what Ben would be doing if not where he was now. The Mortgage Show Podcast will be back soon and if you have any comments or want to appear on the show let us know! For more episodes click here or you can also find us on iTunes. Don't forget to rate us!

The Mortgage Show Podcast - Millennial Money & Financial Literacy by Coreco

The Mortgage Show Podcast is back with another must-listen 28 minutes. I am really pleased to be able to bring you this episode today on a subject that I have always thought we do not talk about enough; stress and mental health. It’s something that many of us have struggled with privately for some time and it only just feels like attitudes towards it are starting to change. We work in a pressurised industry where everyone gets emotional especially when it comes to the purchase of their dream home. To help us navigate these waters, The Mortgage Show Podcast is delighted to welcome two women who have campaigned for better understanding of this subject; freelance journalist extraordinaire who writes about Personal Finance & Mental Health issues Leah Milner (@leahmilner ) and Brightstar, Director of People Development, Claire Jupp (@BrightstarCPD ) Together we take a frank, open and refreshingly honest look at the issues in our sector, how companies can be more aware of potential issues and help to stop their people becoming over-stressed as well as exploring the link between finance and mental health issues. Is the phrase "man-up" something that needs to be dispensed with, how do we change company culture and when does "banter" become something more sinister? Do we all just need to talk more and when is it ok to admit you may need or have had help? If you do have any more questions about any of the issues raise you can contact @MindCharity , https://mentalhealth-uk.org/ or the Samaritans Remember, it is always good to talk and it is OK to not be OK... The Mortgage Show Podcast will be back soon and if you have any comments or want to appear on the show let us know! For more episodes click here or you can also find us on iTunes here. Don't forget to rate us!

The Mortgage Show Podcast is back to blow the lid off the mortgage market and look at what is really happening and who is doing what In another "must-listen" episode we take a look at the latest developments in technology. We have covered this before but such is the pace of change in this market, especially after the FCAs latest paper on competition, advice, execution only and consumer choice, we thought it important to see what the latest developments are. And who better to help Monty (@montysblog) do this than the two tech-savvy guests on the sofa with him; James Tucker (@jamestucker27) MD of 27Tech, and Coreco’s very own tech evangelist himself, Matt Lowndes (@mattlowndes). Together they look at where the tech revolution really stands, will it make a difference for brokers and consumers any time soon or are people just panicking and throwing around money in scenes reminiscent of the "dot com" boom? We look at what consumers want, what makes a good customer journey and what the landscape will look like in 2 years time. Of course, we also have the "What would you be doing if not this?" question. Fun, fast and illuminating...

Welcome to the latest Mortgage Show Podcast - blowing off the lid on the mortgage and property market. We have another interesting show in the can, one which I enjoyed immensely,  looking at the High Net Worth side of the mortgage market which has had an interesting time of late, seemingly dropping off in the wake of stamp duty changes and Brexit concerns, but starting to show more than a few green shoots once more. What constitutes a large loan? How do people get large mortgages? What is the property market doing in this arena? These are all fundamental questions we attempt to answer. Our special guest this week is another legend of the mortgage market, Peter Izard, (@PeterIzard ) who is Business Development Manager, Private Banking at Investec. If you haven't heard Peter wax lyrical before, and even if you have, it's well worth a listen. Find out why Beyonce would want a mortgage, how High Net Worth individuals work and of course, our favorite question "what would you do if not in the mortgage market". A cracking good listen.

Welcome to the latest edition of The Mortgage Show Podcast. We have another interesting show lined up for you looking at the Specialist side of the mortgage market which has gown substantially over the past few years or so. To guide us through this important part of the market Monty is joined by two “lender legends”, Louisa Sedgwick, Director of Sales, Vida Homeloans and Adrian Maloney, Sales Director OSB, both of whom have contributed much to the sector and are well-known voices. Together we discuss what exactly the Specialist market is and why it has grown so much, attracting the interest of some of the mainstream lenders. We look at the influx of new lenders and competition in this area and whether rates are getting too low for lenders to effectively compete. Will this lead to more consolidation in the market and will technology have the same effect in this arena. Product Transfers, FCA Competition Review and the popular feature, “What would you be doing if you were not in mortgages”? It’s worth sticking around for! If you have any comments or questions in the meantime to put to either Monty or our guests you can contact Monty on Twitter @montysblog or @Coreco Thanks for listening!

In another cracking episode, Monty welcomes back three well-known industry and national journalists. From the mortgage world Vicky Hartley, the Group editor mortgages, AE3 Media responsible for Mortgage Solutions, and Robyn Hall, Publishing Editor of Mortgage Introducer. And representing the National Press, we have Sarah Davidson, Knowledge and Product editor at This is Money. This time we pose the question, what do journalists think of our industry? Are we getting our message out properly and do consumers understand what we do? We ask how we can promote ourselves more effectively and whether we are seen as trusted. There is also an uncompromising look at the latest FCA Competition Report and an explosive discussion on Digital Brokers which is not to be missed...

In a humdinger of a Show, Monty is joined by three well-known industry and national journalists; Sarah Davidson, Vicky Hartley & Robyn Hall. They open the door on the life of a journalist, what makes a good story, how you should and should not PR your business and why one of them has 48,000 unopened emails! Is it all about clickbate, how to get your voice hears and how they get readers trust. Join us for some great tips, interesting anecdotes and some controversy!

The Property Show is back for another entertaining discussion on the housing market and the prospects for 2019. This month Andrew "Monty" Montlake is joined by two property legends. Ed Mead is a show regular and worked with Douglas & Gordon for many years and now founder of Proptech firm Viewber. We also have a newcomer to this programme, Rob Ellice, the Founder of EasyProperty.com and co-host on Property Radio. They discuss house prices, the property market in 2019, the effect of Brexit, the New Build market and whether or not online agents are really all they are cracked up to be.

The Mortgage Show returns as Andrew "Monty" Montlake is joined by Lea Karasavvas, MD of Prolific Mortgage Finance and also Richard Merritt, MD of Large Mortgage Loans. They look back on 2018 to discuss the highs & lows, banter around income multiples, 100% mortgages, innovation & technology, as well as looking forward to the challenges and positives in store for the mortgage market in 2019.

The Property Show Podcast with Russell Quirk and Kate Faulkner Part 2 by Coreco

The Property Show is back for another dose of property related chat, anecdotes and arguments as we try to understand exactly what is happening in the wider property world. This month Andrew Montlake (@montysblog) welcomes another two property legends on to the show; Russell Quirk (@EmoovCEO) the Founder and CEO at Emoov, the UKs No 1 Hybrid Estate Agent, and Kate Faulkner (@katefaulkner), founder of Designs on Property website and one of the UKs leading property experts. Both are regular voices on BBC, LBC, ITV and the national press. In the first part of the show the trio discuss, amongst other things, the housing market in general, where property prices are going, how to choose an estate agent, the future of Estate Agency itself and how we should be working together to look after the consumer. We also learn about Russel’s first foray into Estate Agency at age 5 ! Look out for Part 2 coming soon featuring a heated discussion on Help to Buy!

Welcome to the 2nd Episode of the new look Coreco Podcast, The Property Show. Join our very own Monty as your host of the show that investigates & discusses the latest news and views in the UK Property market and general financial world. All delivered in our usual down-to-earth, challenging and even witty way! We are joined again by two Property legends who know everything about the property world having been at the top of their game in this market for many years. Ed Mead (@ed_mead) is a leading property expert and founder of Proptech firm Viewber as well as Monty’s LBC Property Hour partner in crime. Also, Henry Pryor (@henrypryor) described as “the BBC’s favourite property expert” who is a Buying Agent with over 33 years in the industry. Fast-paced, entertaining and at times heated we look at how the property market is doing, ask whether there is indeed a housing crisis and what we should do about it, including whether Stamp Duty is part of the issue. We discuss the New Build market, land-banking and ask whether the Buy to Let changes are having the desired effect. We also tackle the $1m question – is there ever a good time to buy and is it now? We will be back in September and if you have any comments or questions in the meantime to put to either myself or our guests you can contact us on twitter @ThePropertySh11 or through our website at coreco.co.uk.

The Property Show with Andrew Montlake, Henry Pryor & Ed Mead by Coreco

This week look at the world of technology in more detail. Everyone seems to be talking about Roboadvice, the changing world and how brokers are going to stay relevant. How are the needs of customers changing, are we ready to deal with their requirements of anyplace, anytime and anywhere? We also discuss the new breed of online brokers and ask whether the FCA’s latest Competition Review and its focus on Execution Only is part of a wider technological push. To make sense of it all we have James Tucker, MD of 27 Tech and Matt Lowndes, Coreco's very own tech guru and MD.

In this month's podcast, we look at the workings of our Trade Body, the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries, (AMI) to find out who they are, what they do for brokers and therefore consumers, and identify what is on their radar at the moment. Who better to lead us through this than the Chief Executive of AMI himself, Robert Sinclair. We cover a range of issues which are at the forefront of many mortgage brokers minds, including the FCA’s latest Competition Review, FCA Fees and the rise of technology. We will also delve into the “post bag” to answer some of the questions people have asked on Twitter and email. A must-listen for any mortgage brokers.

This week host Monty (@montysblog) is joined by special guest Damian Fahey, (@money2themasses) who is the director and founder of the excellent website MoneytotheMasses.com as well as being a well-respected financial services thought leader. Together with Coreco’s Matt Lowndes, (@Matt Lowndes) we cover a range of issues, talking about First Time Buyers, the difficulties of getting on the property market and why there are still an awful lot of people waiting to remortgage. We will look at how consumers make their decisions and the state of financial education, as well as how people can build wealth and how technology is shaping the future.

Monty (@montysblog) sits down with Brad Fordham of Santander to discuss the return of first-time buyers, whether mortgage rates are going to rise, how mortgage lenders set their rates and open banking.

It’s 2018 and we are back with a brand new edition of the Coreco Property Podcast, where we discuss the very latest in property and mortgage news. In this month’s show our host Andrew Montlake (@montysblog) is joined by special guest Ed Mead (@ed_mead), an independent property expert and founder of Viewber, a new platform that provides the property industry with a national, outsourced viewing service. Also present is Coreco MD Matt Lowndes (@mattlowndes). As well as setting the scene for how we see the new year shaping up in terms of property prices, we delve into topics such as Online Estate Agents, Open Banking and ask is 2018 the year of Technology? There is also discussion of Leasehold Extensions, Stamp Duty changes, First Time Buyers and the general mortgage market. It looks like it’s going to be a busy year!

The latest edition of our London Calling podcast sees our host Andrew Montlake (@montysblog) joined once again by special guest Ed Mead (@ed_mead), a leading property expert and founder of Viewber, a new platform that provides the property industry with a national, outsourced viewing service, to discuss the very latest in the world of property and finance. As well as looking at how both Conservatives and Labour are dealing with the issue of housing generally, they also discuss digitalisation in the estate agency and mortgage market, Help to Buy, regulation and the question of whether interest rate rises are now set in stone. They also tackle some questions sent in by listeners.

Welcome back to our latest London Calling property podcast, where we discuss the very latest in property and mortgage news. In this months show our host Andrew Montlake (@montysblog) is joined by special guests James Bloom (@jamesbloom12‏), the Managing Director of Development Finance at Masthaven as well as the Director of Coreco Specialist Finance (@corecosf) Julian Ingall (@JulianIngall). They look in detail at one of the growing sectors of the Specialist market, Development Finance and discuss how this market is growing, where the opportunities and risks lie, as well as providing useful tips for those looking at their first development deal as well as analysing the market for those with experience. Alternative lenders, planning rules and modern construction methods also get the London Calling treatment. Please listen below and if you want to know more about Development Finance and the options available please follow the link here to the Coreco Specialist Finance website.

It’s 2017 and we are back with our latest London Calling property podcast, where we discuss the very latest in property and mortgage news. In this months show our host Andrew Montlake (@montysblog) is joined by special guest Ed Mead (@ed_mead), an independent property expert and founder of Viewber, a new platform that provides the property industry with a national, outsourced viewing service. Also present is Coreco MD Matt Lowndes (@mattlowndes). The topics discussed in this podcast include the housing white paper, first time buyers, new landlord changes and the general state of the property market in 2017. We even take a dip into “Proptech”.

Our new London Calling property podcast is here, where we discuss the very latest in property and mortgage news. In this months podcast our host Andrew Montlake (@montysblog) is joined by special guest Kate Faulkner (@katefaulkner), who is the property expert behind www.propertychecklists.co.uk. The topics discussed in this podcast include buy to let, Brexit and some helpful tips for new landlords.

Our London Calling podcast returns this week as we discuss newsworthy topics regarding the property and mortgage market. In this time of uncertainty for the housing market with various regulation changes looking to disrupt the current status quo, host Andrew Montlake (you can call him Monty) @Montysblog is joined by Ed Mead the Executive Director of Estate Agent’s Douglas and Gordon, @ed_mead, as well as London Calling regular Matt Lowndes, Coreco’s very own Managing Director. Topics covered in this episode include how the Stamp Duty changes are currently affecting the property market and future implications this could have, the chances of Brexit and whether Help To Buy London is solving our lack of affordable housing. That and whether we have as much chance of leaving the EU due to the referendum as we do in the UEFA championships!

Part 2 of our special Podcast, which is a cracker, looking in depth at the New Build market and asking how we can build enough of the right type of homes to meet the demands of a growing population. To discuss this, host Andrew Montlake @montysblog is joined by one of the leading lights in the industry, Stephen Smith @SmithSCA is the Director of Housing & External Affairs at Legal & General Network. As ever we also have @Coreco’s Managing Director Matt Lowndes @mattlowndes to jump in and offer his own thoughts. Amongst the questions covered in Part 2 are whether the European Mortgage Credit Directive will have much of an effect on the property and mortgage markets, look at the real issue of an aging population and lending to older borrowers, as well as looking at interest rate predictions and the market as a whole.

In a Special 2 Part Podcast, which is a cracker, we look in depth at the New Build market and ask how we can build enough of the right type of homes to meet the demands of a growing population. To discuss this, host Andrew Montlake @montysblog is joined by one of the leading lights in the industry, Stephen Smith @SmithSCA is the Director of Housing & External Affairs at Legal & General Network. As ever we also have @Coreco’s Managing Director Matt Lowndes @mattlowndes to jump in and offer his own thoughts. Amongst the questions covered in Part 1 are whether the long awaited Housing Bill will actually do anything to help, are Starter Homes the answer and why is extending the Right To Buy Scheme so controversial? We also look at Help To Buy and ask whether Buy To Let is the real villain of the piece? The discussion is continued in Part 2…

London Calling is back with another slice of topical mortgage and property chat as we all get back into the swing of things after the “summer” holidays. To discuss the current state of the nation as far as the Mortgage World is concerned, host Andrew Montlake @montysblog is joined by Richard Tugwell @rtugwell, who is the Director of Intermediary Relationships for Virgin Money, as well as Coreco’s enigmatic Managing Director Matt Lowndes @mattlowndes. Questions include whether lenders are rebuilding trust in their brands, is there just too much regulation and are lenders ageist? We also ask about New Build, whether lenders are ready for schemes like Help To Buy to be withdrawn and whether Mark Carney really knows what is going on with interest rates!

In the latest edition of our podcast, the focus returns to the High Street mortgage market as host Andrew Montlake is joined by Brad Fordham, Managing Director of Santander for Intermediaries as well as Coreco’s MD Matt Lowndes. Points up for discussion include the new affordability regime and how this is impacting on those looking to get a mortgage, why a new wave of loan to income caps are further complicating the market and how far rates can fall in the latest rate war. We also look at the role of technology, the Buy to Let market and engage in a bit of banter around the role of brokers and 10 year fixes.