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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.

The countdown is on before the cut off date to use paper £20 and £50 notes. We look into the current status of these banknotes and their new and improved replacements! 

The number of festivals has exploded in recent years and attendees are demanding more immersive experiences. We explain how this is driving demand for advanced technology. 

Reducing the negative impact of our homes on the environment is crucial if we’re to create a more sustainable future, but an absence of direction is contributing to a lack of action. 

With the advancement of technology and how we purchase things, the future of finance is on our mind! We’re looking in detail at a central bank digital currency and the pros and cons in society.

Neal Moy will take over from Robert Orr as Managing Director of Paragon Development Finance on 1 October. We spoke to him about his plans for the business. 

The need to improve the energy efficiency of the UK’s privately rented homes is clear but doing so presents significant challenges. Find out more in our rental sector report.