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Paul Heath, Business Development Director in Paragon’s broker team, discusses how the year is progressing, how he became involved with asset finance, and the service Paragon can provide to brokers.

UK Finance’s annual fraud report reveals that UK consumers lost £1.2 billion to fraud last year. We examine some of the most common fraud types catching people out. 

What landlords need to know about Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). Discover the legal obligations, how to get one and the benefits for attracting tenants for your rental property.

The decarbonisation of the UK's housing stock is a complex challenge, but it's not insurmountable if we all work together, says Paragon's Louisa Sedgwick.

Discover the key points from the new Renters Reform Bill. From abolishing 'no fault evictions' to establishing an ombudsman and a digital property portal, find out what landlords need to know.

This week is Dementia Action Week which runs from 15-21 May. Having dementia can impact people’s ability to manage finances so we’ve suggested some steps in taking over a loved one’s finances.

Tenant demand in the private rented sector is at an all-time high, with our survey revealing that 67% of landlords have experienced an increase in the first quarter of 2023.

The higher interest rate environment of today’s mortgages market highlights the need for finance that considers a borrowers’ place in tomorrow’s market too.

The recent ISA season has been one of the strongest on record and much of the money flowing into cash ISAs has been directed towards fixed-term variants. Our Savings Director looks at what's next. 

Learn how bridging finance can be a crucial tool for SME developers looking for short-term finance to bridge the gap between the purchase of a property and its sale or refinancing.