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Our Mortgages Managing Director, Richard Rowntree, discusses why recent political criticism of the private rented sector and buy-to-let landlords is short-sighted.

Our Mortgages Managing Director, Richard Rowntree, discusses the instability of the current economic climate and how Paragon is responding to help landlords and brokers. 

Our Private Rented Sector (PRS) report gives us the opportunity to identify any trends and issues in the market, so we are well placed to respond and provide support for our customers.

In his latest column for Landlord Today, Paragon’s Richard Rowntree argues that politicians need to recognise the good work of the majority of the landlords.

While some speculate that the cost-of-living crisis could see an upturn in tenant arrears, the health of the sector is underpinned by strong demand, something that is likely to remain

The student lettings market exists to provide affordable and flexible term time homes to the growing number of domestic and international students who choose to study in the UK. 

In our new report examining HMOs, landlords reveal how tenants are demanding greater quality accommodation.

The UK Government recently announced updated requirements for the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (Amendment) Regulations 2022. We’ve broken down the amendments to ensure your property is compliant.

Published each quarter, Paragon’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) Trends report is a regular review of the UK’s privately rented housing market.

Managing Director of Mortgages Richard Rowntree comments that the issues facing the London rental market can be traced back to 2016 when the Government introduced a 3% Stamp Duty surcharge.

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