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Our Mortgages Managing Director, Richard Rowntree, explains why it is important for policymakers to consider the implications of property tax on the attempts to address the UK’s housing shortage.

Regional buy-to-let lending has moved significantly as a result of changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax. We examine which regions have thrived and how landlords in each region are responding. 

Our Green Homes initiative rewards developers building the most energy efficient homes. Find out more about why we’ve launched it and how we’re supporting clients on their journey to net zero.

Economists have warned of the risk of the UK entering a period of ‘stagflation’ for some time. We take a look at how this might affect professional buy-to-let landlords.

Our latest Private Rented Sector (PRS) Trends report reveals tenant demand and low levels of rent arrears appear to be some of the key factors continuing to drive landlord optimism.

 We shine the spotlight on Development Finance Portfolio Manager, Joshua Mann, who talks about his career to date, the trend towards energy efficient new builds and clay pigeon shooting! 

We take a look at Rishi Sunak’s budget statement and how the measures he has announced might impact small businesses across the UK.

Neal Moy recently joined Paragon as Development Finance Deputy Managing Director. We caught up with him to chat about his new role and what’s currently impacting SME housebuilders.

Uncover the latest trends in the structured finance sector as we talk to Adam Daniels, our Structured Lending Managing Director, about the current market, the pandemic and the future. 

UK SMEs have needed to show flexibility and resilience in the face of COVID-19. Our recent survey looks at how SMEs are bouncing back and reveals the six key trends driving recovery.

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