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Join our Regional Surveyor, Stephen Lofthouse, as he reveals the world of buy-to-let property assessment and the growing importance of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).

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.

Discover four ways to improve the energy efficiency of your rental property and meet the new EPC minimum standards expected to be unveiled by the Government.

We all agree that we need to upgrade the UK’s housing stock to meet net zero, but we can’t shy away from the consequences of proposed changes for the private rented sector.

Our Mortgages Managing Director, Richard Rowntree, reflects on the latest mortgage industry data and reveals why now is the time for brokers to be talking to their clients about remortgaging.

With the Government expected to announce new rules regarding the energy performance of rented homes, we outline how Energy Performance Certificates impact landlords and the private rented sector.

The regulatory and legislative landscape for buy-to-let landlords looks set to see significant changes in 2022 that could impact the way the private rented sector (PRS) operates.

As we begin a new year, we look back at the extraordinary year that was 2021 and reflect on how the industry managed a level of demand not seen since before the global financial crisis.

Our Mortgages Managing Director, Richard Rowntree, reflects on another remarkable year in the buy-to-let mortgage market, what we learned and what we can expect in 2022.

Whilst the buy-to-let sector saw a busy year in 2021, supply issues may be quietly fermenting in the background. Our Mortgages Managing Director, Richard Rowntree, shares his thoughts.

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