Paragon

Mortgage advisers expect the industry to grow to its highest level in eight years, despite the Bank of England's succession of rate hikes.

Intermediaries are vital to the future of buy-to-let, according to lender Paragon.

Recent data on the buy-to-let market suggests a strong year for residential property investment, claims Paragon Mortgages.

Property prices paid by investor landlords eased slightly in August compared to the month before, but were still almost £8,400, or 5.5%, higher than in April new research reveals.

Average total returns on investment within the buy-to-let sector have levelled out at 21% for two months in a row, according to research published yesterday

Lender Paragon Mortgages says figures obtained through its monthly buy-to-let index show the UK rental market is still strong as rents continue to increase at more than twice the level of inflation.

Some specialist lenders will continue to do well even if the housing market turns south as they will be able to rely on a better quality client base, says stockbroker Killik & Co. in a new note.