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There’s been a wholesale lifting in standards of investment and quality in the private rental sector thanks to landlords, and in...

For the first time in four years, the proportion of landlords who say they plan to expand their portfolios is higher...

Paragon Bank has launched a range of 80 per cent loan to value buy to let mortgages specifically for properties with...

Specialist buy to let lender Paragon has taken the unusual step of issuing a so-called Green Bond to fund attempts to make...

A prominent buy to let lender has launched a range of products to help landlords improve the energy efficiency of rental...

A record pipeline has been reported by one of the leading buy to let mortgage lenders as landlords race to beat...

Coronavirus has prompted much talk of landlords and tenants alike fleeing cities for the country - but some evidence suggests that...

Retirement rental specialist Girlings says the phenomenon of later life renting is growing in popularity. It says independent research from Paragon Bank...

A survey of over 2,000 tenants by a specialist buy to let lender shows that contrary to the popular belief, most...

A new report from respected specialist mortgage provider Paragon Bank shows that retiree renters and those in the upper-middle age category...

Just under half of landlords say they intend to make energy efficiency improvements to properties as part of the government's Green Homes Grant...

A new survey of 700 landlords from a respected buy to let lender reveals the regions with the strongest levels of...

There has been a drop in buy-to-let lending, but the decline is less dramatic than the general purchase market, according to the latest...

The government’s decision to temporarily increase the stamp duty threshold to £500,000 for property sales in England and Northern Ireland, until...

There was a notable increase in buy-to-let remortgage business in the second quarter of the year, according to Paragon Bank.  The research...

Buy-to-let properties in the UK are currently in high demand and there appears to be plenty of room for further growth,...

SimplyBiz Mortgages has added Paragon’s buy-to-let range to its mortgage panel.  The buy-to-let range includes support for SPV limited company lending, including...

Paragon has launched a new online system for its landlord customers. The Landlord Portal enables landlords to access all their accounts in...

Paragon’s specialist portfolio buy-to-let lending grew during the first half of its financial year, the company has announced.  Specialist buy-to-let lending was...

Paragon Bank has recorded a sharp rise in the number of buy-to-let mortgage intermediaries visiting its online intermediary portal following the...

Paragon has expanded its buy-to-let product offering by introducing a new range of 70% loan-to-value (LTV) two- and five-year fixed rate...

Now home sellers, including buy-to-let landlords, will soon be able to use smartphones, cameras or laptops to capture and share photographs...

Paragon has introduced a new one-year buy-to-let discounted SVR product to support new and existing landlord customers through the coronavirus uncertainty. The...

A number of new buy-to-let deals for both portfolio and smaller scale landlords have been launched by Paragon.  The new products are...

As we keep being regularly told at the moment, we are living through unprecedented times, with the greatest restrictions on our civil...

Buy to-to-let landlords across the Midlands are most likely to acquire new property over the next 12 months, new research show.  A...

Boris Johnson’s emphatic December general election victory has triggered fresh optimism among buy-to-let landlords, despite tax and regulatory changes hitting their...

The private rented sector ended 2019 strongly, with 27% of landlords experiencing an increase in tenant demand, according to the latest...

Paragon’s specialist portfolio buy-to-let lending grew during the final quarter of 2019. Specialist buy-to-let lending was 1.1% higher year-on-year at £375.4m, whilst...

Buy-to-let landlords currently looking to buy property are targeting Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) more than any other property type, according...

Paragon has reduced borrowing rates across its range of buy-to-let mortgage products, available at up to 80% loan-to-value. The deals, which are suitable...

There will be further growth in portfolio and complex buy-to-let lending in 2020, Paragon predicts. There has been greater demand over the...

Paragon has reported a sharp rise in specialist landlord business, according to its full year result.  The mortgage lender has seen specialist...

Shorter-term fixed rate mortgages have increased in popularity, with more borrowers opting for two-year fixed rate products, the latest resaerch from...

Paragon has launched a new range of buy-to-let purchase and remortgage products for portfolio and non-portfolio landlords, with rates discounted for...

The mortgage industry is predicting a 1% increase in buy-to-let business in the next 12 months, according to Paragon’s latest Financial...

As a landlord, it helps to understand current trends in the private rented sector and how you can maintain your buy-to-let...

The majority of landlords are most likely to source their next buy-to-let mortgage from their existing broker, new research shows.  According to...

There was an increase in the number of landlords reporting growth in tenant demand in the third quarter of the year. Paragon’s...

Paragon has launched several new mortgage products for portfolio and non-portfolio landlords. Products include a 75% loan-to-value (LTV) two-year fix at 3.55%...

Paragon has refreshed its buy-to-let mortgage range, offering lower interest rates, no up-front fees and £350 cashback on selected products. The new...

Almost four out of ten adults would like to see the government introduce a fast track housing tribunal if the Section...

A two-speed market has emerged in the buy-to-let sector as most smaller landlords have stopped adding to their portfolios, while their...

Paragon has expanded its product range with the introduction of short-term finance for landlords to fund property refurbishment. The short-term finance products...

Paragon has refreshed its buy-to-let mortgage range for portfolio and non-portfolio landlords, with products including mortgages with no product fee, no...

With some landlords finding it harder to make a profit as a result of changes to buy-to-let taxation, remortgage activity looks...

Confidence in the UK housing market has slumped amid Brexit uncertainty, according to Paragon’s latest Financial Adviser and Confidence Tracking (FACT)...

Paragon has joined forces with eTech to include its web-based workflow management system to streamline and simplify the mortgage application process...

Paragon has added to its buy-to-let mortgage range to include mortgages for expat landlords with rental property in the UK and...

The proportion of buy-to-let remortgaging hit a record high in the third quarter of the year, as more landlords looked to...

One third of landlords say they would be less likely to acquire property if three-year tenancies are made compulsory, according to...

Mortgages for Business is now automating the buy-to-let application submission process with lenders Kent Reliance and Paragon. The broker’s advisors will no...

Buy-to-let landlords in the Midlands continue to invest in the sector on the back of a ‘positive outlook’, but elsewhere in...

The level of landlord business looks set to stabilise over the next 12 months, according to Paragon’s latest Financial Adviser Confidence...

It is important to regularly review your mortgage options, and that is where mortgage intermediaries can often help. Paragon’s latest Financial Adviser...

3mc has joined forces with Paragon Bank to launch some new exclusive portfolio buy-to-let products. The products, which increase the maximum available...

Paragon has seen a significant increase in mortgage lending supported by its buy-to-let offering. Best known for its specialist focus on buy-to-let...

Paragon has expanded its buy-to-let mortgage offering in Scotland to include products for portfolio landlords. The new mortgage range is designed for landlords...

There was a sharp rise in remortgaging activity during the first three months of 2018 as buy-to-let landlords lock in lower...

Paragon saw a significant increase in first-half underlying profit supported by its buy-to-let offering. The specialist lender has announced that its first-half...

Buy-to-let landlords in central London were the most likely to have reduced rents in England in the past 12 months, fresh...

Almost half of portfolio landlords who had submitted a mortgage application since the introduction of the new rules reported a reduction...

Many people feel anxious and uncomfortable when getting themselves into debt and understandably this is why many of us strive to...

Paragon has launched a new range of buy-to-let mortgage products for portfolio landlords, for a limited time only. The mortgage deals, which...

Paragon is introducing a procuration fee for intermediaries who submit further advance business for buy-to-let customers that subsequently completes. The specialist bank...

Remortgaging continues to drive the buy-to-let market, with the proportion of buy-to-let mortgages for remortgages rising to 52% in the fourth...

Paragon has launched a new online portal for buy-to-let mortgage customers and intermediaries, making it easier for borrowers to access a...

Despite a challenging 2017 for the buy-to-let market, characterised by tax and regulatory changes, including the first stage of the phasing out...

TMA Club has added Paragon Bank to its lender panel, offering members immediate access to a wide range of buy-to-let products...

TSB has introduced a range of new two-year fixed rate mortgage deals, while Natwest has cut rates on selected deals to...

Buy-to-let mortgages made up 17% of all mortgage cases in the three months to October, according to a new report by Paragon...

The government’s plan to ban letting agents in England from charging fees to tenants will deter up to 30% of buy-to-let...

Paragon has scrapped valuation and application fees on all buy-to-let products for portfolio landlords. The removal of the standard application fee of...

A series of fiscal and regulatory changes aimed at private landlords and challenging lending conditions are taking their toll on the...

Paragon has extended its portfolio and regular buy-to-let product ranges. Four new products have been added to its buy-to-let Portfolio range, starting...

Paragon Mortgages is the latest in a long line of lenders to implement changes for portfolio landlords ahead of the Prudential...

Given that Britain will soon have one of the toughest tax regimes for private landlords in the western world once mortgage...

A new rental auction platform was officially launched at an event at The Shard last night. LetsBid4Lets’ software is now available to...

The popularity of property auctions in the UK has increased enormously in recent years, supported by popular TV shows such as...

A growing number of private landlords are successfully adjusting their investment strategies to mitigate the impact of changes in tax and...

A growing number of buy-to-let landlords are looking to take advantage of record low borrowing rates by locking into longer term...

Optimism among landlords has improved modestly over the past 12 months and suggests confidence is returning to the market following a...

Gearing among landlords remained low in the first quarter of the year, with the average loan-to-value (LTV) ratio falling by 2%...

The proportion of landlords who intend to sell their rental properties as a result of the government's draconian tax changes has...

Many tenants renting privately will almost certainly be hit with rent rises following changes to the tax regime for landlords, according...

Paragon Bank witnessed a sharp decline in its buy-to-let lending in the final quarter last year following the introduction of more...

Paragon has launched a range of new fixed rate products for those seeking to make fresh buy-to-let acquisitions as well as...

It is not the best time to be a buy-to-let landlord at the moment, with a raft of ‘anti-landlord’ policies being...

Specialist lender Paragon remains positive about buy-to-let, despite a tightening of regulations in the market that has included a major crackdown...

A new range of five year, fixed rate buy-to-let mortgage products for individual and limited company landlords has been launched by...

Despite the chancellor George Osborne’s attempts to create what he described as a “level playing field” between landlords and those buying...

Confidence among buy-to-let investors remains low following recent and forthcoming changes to tax for buy-to-let landlords in the UK, according to...

Paragon Mortgages has updated its buy-to-let product range for professional landlords and added six new products, designed to provide landlords with...

With tenant demand continuing to rise, the private rented sector (PRS) will remain a “fundamental part” of the UK’s housing market...

Paragon Mortgages has updated its lending criteria for limited company landlords in the wake of recent Government announcements on tax relief...

A survey of nearly 1,400 private rented sector landlords undertaken by BDRC Continental on behalf of Paragon Mortgages has revealed that...

Specialist mortgage lender Paragon has called on the Chancellor to make no further changes to the taxation of landlords in today's...

Data released today by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) shows lending to first-time buyers continues to outnumber buy-to-let purchases by...

A survey of nearly 2,000 landlords commissioned by Paragon Mortgages reveals that tenant demand has continued to grow across the country...

Paragon Mortgages’ parent company, The Paragon Group of Companies, has released its results for the year ending 30 September 2015.   The group...

The average void period dipped below 2.6 weeks per annum in Q3, according to Paragon Mortgages' latest report.  The figure remains historically...

Paragon Mortgages’ parent company, The Paragon Group of Companies, has announced its financial results for the quarter ending 30 June 2015. The...

Specialist buy-to-let lender Paragon Mortgages has launched a range of three year fixed rate products and refreshed all other products in...

Research by specialist buy-to-let lender, Paragon Mortgages, highlights the continued growth in tenant demand in the second quarter, with 43% of...

Research commissioned by specialist buy-to-let lender, Paragon Mortgages shows that 81 per cent of tenants living in the private rented sector...

Paragon Mortgages has enjoyed a successful year, increasing its mortgage pipeline by 101% in the 12 months to 31 March. New lending...

The latest landlord research by Paragon Mortgages has revealed a marked increase in the number of landlords on the look-out for...