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UK Faces Rental Crisis Amid Population Surge, Profit Soars

6/6/2025

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Paragon Bank's CEO, Nigel Terrington, sounded the alarm on a looming landlord shortage in the UK, driven by surging population growth, student demand, and rising immigration. With 15-20 applicants vying for each rental, rents are skyrocketing. As the population is set to swell by 4 million by 2032, Paragon's pre-tax profit surged nearly 27% to £140.1 million.

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Paragon Bank's CEO, Nigel Terrington, sounded the alarm on a looming landlord shortage in the UK, driven by surging population growth, student demand, and rising immigration. With 15-20 applicants vying for each rental, rents are skyrocketing. As the population is set to swell by 4 million by 2032, Paragon's pre-tax profit surged nearly 27% to £140.1 million.