The January 2019 self-assessment deadline was the first time landlords reported under new mortgage interest rate tax rules and 58% of landlords reported an increase in their tax bill.

Mortgage advisers confirm ‘Brexit effect’ on UK housing market with forecast growth at lowest level since 2008.

Paragon reports strong growth in Q1 2019 mortgage lending. New mortgage lending grows by 22% to £449 million, with buy-to-let advances up 24% to £425 million. 

Paragon has launched a new range of buy-to-let mortgages for portfolio and non-portfolio landlords for 2019.

Buy-to-let mortgage lender Paragon Bank has joined forces with eTech to streamline and simplify its mortgage application process for portfolio landlords.

Paragon’s Mortgage division reveals another year of strong growth with an 8% increase in underlying profit before tax to £157 million for the twelve months ended 30 September 2018.

Demand for mortgage lending that extends into retirement is set to boom according to most mortgage intermediaries but further product enhancements are needed with mature customers wanting more choice.

Paragon is expanding its buy-to-let mortgage range to include mortgages for customers looking to finance holiday lets in the UK and expat landlords with rental property in the UK.

Almost 60% of all buy-to-let mortgage applications in Q3 2018 were for remortgaging rather than property purchase or portfolio expansion according to new research from buy-to-let lender Paragon.

Almost one third of landlords say they would be less likely to buy new rental property if the government were to introduce compulsory or default three-year tenancies.