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Paragon sees significant increase in specialist buy-to-let business

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

27 November 2019

From: Breaking News

Two-year fixed rate mortgages proving popular with borrowers

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

22 November 2019

From: Breaking News

Paragon introduces new BTL discounted variable rate mortgages

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

18 November 2019

From: Breaking News

Intermediaries forecast ‘increased BTL business over the next 12 months’

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

12 November 2019

From: Breaking News

More than half of landlords likely to reuse same broker for their next mortgage

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

01 October 2019

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Almost a third of landlords report a rise in tenant demand

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

20 September 2019

From: Breaking News

Paragon introduces new portfolio and BTL products

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%...

16 August 2019

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Paragon reduces BTL rates

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...

22 July 2019

From: Breaking News

Four out of 10 landlords call for a fast track housing tribunal

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

04 July 2019

From: Breaking News

Landlords becoming more professional as amateurs give up on buy-to-let

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

27 June 2019

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Paragon introduces short-term funding for landlords

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

14 May 2019

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Paragon updates its buy-to-let mortgage range

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

18 April 2019

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Buy-to-let remortgage activity set to fall

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

10 April 2019

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Brexit uncertainty continues to weigh heavily on the housing market

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

19 February 2019

From: Breaking News

Paragon speeds up portfolio landlord applications with eTech

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

11 December 2018

From: Breaking News

Paragon extends BTL range for expat landlords and holiday lets

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

06 November 2018

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Buy-to-let remortgaging hits all-time high

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

24 October 2018

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Three-year tenancy plans could deter a third of BTL landlords

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

05 October 2018

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Major regional difference in landlord ‘experience and buying habits’

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

24 August 2018

From: Breaking News

Mortgage intermediaries forecast a more stable outlook for buy-to-let business

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

15 August 2018

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When was the last time you reviewed your mortgage options?

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

08 August 2018

From: Breaking News

Paragon continues to see ‘strong demand from professional landlords’

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...

24 July 2018

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Paragon launches portfolio BTL range in Scotland

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...

13 July 2018

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Significant increase in BTL remortgaging activity

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

31 May 2018

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Paragon’s profit up 4.7% supported by BTL lending surge

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...

29 May 2018

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Landlords in central London most likely to reduce rents

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

04 May 2018

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Fewer lenders for portfolio landlords to choose from

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

30 April 2018

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Gearing among BTL landlords is getting lower

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

23 April 2018

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New limited edition BTL range launched by Paragon

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

09 April 2018

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Paragon introduces procuration fees for buy-to-let

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

27 March 2018

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Remortgaging continues to drive buy-to-let activity

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...

07 March 2018

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Paragon launches online portal

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

15 February 2018

From: Breaking News

Paragon sees significant growth in buy-to-let lending

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

24 January 2018

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TMA adds Paragon Bank to its lender panel

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

09 January 2018

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TSB and Natwest introduce new BTL mortgage products

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

14 December 2017

From: Breaking News

Buy-to-let mortgages now make up almost a fifth of all mortgages - Paragon

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

13 December 2017

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Letting fees crackdown may deter many landlords from using agents

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

30 November 2017

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Paragon abolish fees for portfolio landlords

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

28 November 2017

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Paragon continues to ‘support landlords’ by expanding BTL product ranges

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...

27 October 2017

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Paragon makes portfolio BTL changes to comply with PRA’s new requirements

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

17 July 2017

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Buy-to-let tax u-turn needed to ensure PRS ‘continues to perform well’

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

07 July 2017

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Paragon's mortgage lending soars despite tax changes for landlords

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

24 May 2017

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Landlords turning to longer term mortgages

An increasing number of landlords are opting for longer term fixed rate mortgages, according to one of the country’s leading mortgage...

22 May 2017

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More landlords opting for ‘longer term fixed rates’

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

04 May 2017

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Landlords optimistic as they plan for tax changes

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

07 April 2017

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Gearing among buy-to-let landlords is ‘low and getting lower’

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

04 April 2017

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Proportion of landlords looking to sell falls as tenant demand grows

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

22 February 2017

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Buy-to-let landlords will inevitably ‘seek to increase rents’ to offset higher costs

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

20 February 2017

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New fixed rate range to help buy-to-let landlords ‘minimise costs’

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

10 January 2017

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Government policy towards the PRS ‘will increase costs for landlords’

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

13 December 2016

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Strong rental demand means ‘growing need for professional landlords’

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

25 November 2016

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New five-year BTL fixes from Paragon

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

21 September 2016

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Tenant demand continues to grow

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

14 June 2016

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Buy-to-let landlord confidence remains subdued

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...

07 June 2016

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Paragon launches new BTL mortgage products

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

02 June 2016

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PRS remains ‘fundamental part’ of housing market despite uncertain outlook

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

26 May 2016

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Paragon relaxes company BTL criteria

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

06 April 2016

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First-time buyers outnumber landlords three to one

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

18 February 2016

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Tenant demand continues to grow in Q3, while yields remain stable

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

08 December 2015

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Mortgage Trusts overhauls buy-to-let rates

Mortgage Trust has overhauled its buy-to-let product range. The specialist lender is retaining several of its most popular fixed rate products and...

12 August 2015

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Paragon's buy-to-let business doubles

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

31 July 2015

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Landlords upbeat about tenant demand

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

30 June 2015

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Paragon doubles business pipeline

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

22 May 2015

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Landlords on the look-out for semi-detached

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

13 May 2015

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