Posts by Mistoria
Why HMOs are a landlord favourite once more
HMOs are rapidly gaining in popularity with a wider range of renters on a budget, according to the boss of one of the country’s largest property investment firms. Mish Liyanage, founder and CEO of Mistoria Group, believes HMOs now appeal to more people including professionals, especially those who are progressing through their careers and want to…
Read MoreThe HMO specialist who started his property business with a terraced house in Salford
Mish Liyanage acquired his first investment property in Salford for £80,000 back in 2009. It was amid a recession and having spent some time working for another property firm he decided to take the experience and ‘lessons learned’ to start his own venture, Mistoria Group. Today, the founder and CEO, Mish Liyanage owns more than 100 residential…
Read MoreWhy Invest in the North West?
If you live outside of the UK and are an investor looking at the market, you may naturally look first in London. The Mistoria Group believe however that the North West of England and in particular areas such as Salford, Bolton and Liverpool are strong areas for property investment and ones that will bring you…
Read MoreTips For Creating a Profitable HMO
As student property investments experts, we know landlords and property investors are increasingly being drawn to HMO properties. This due to their potential for high yields and high occupancy rates. Demand for such properties, which is already impressive in university towns, is set for even further growth following the Government’s recent introduction of the ‘Graduate…
Read MoreShould parents invest in buy-to-let to help their children with university?
A recent survey found a massive two thirds of parents are considering investing in buy-to-let student properties to assist their child through university as fees and costs of living become more and more daunting. The rising price of rent as well as high fees is making university a harder and harder prospect for many students…
Read MoreState of the market: Is now the time to invest in property and HMOs?
With lockdowns now firmly behind us and no prospect of them returning in full force any time soon the property market has come roaring back – could now be time to invest in HMO property? There is certainly plenty of evidence the housing market is booming –although figures have been inflated by the rush to…
Read MoreHow to avoid deposit disputes
What to do at the start and end of a tenancy to avoid a deposit dispute Less than 1% of all tenancy deposits end in dispute, but when it does happen it can end up being an expensive nightmare for all parties involved. Many potential disputes can be avoided and one of the quickest ways…
Read MoreMistoria Shortlisted 2x The Negotiator Awards 2021
The Negotiator has announced the shortlist of the best of the residential agency sector, battling to win at The Negotiator Awards 2021. We’re delighted to be amongst them with Mistoria Estate Agents nominated for 2x awards; Regional Agency of the Year – North East & North West AND; Estate Agency of the Year (Medium). The…
Read MoreRents Rise Across the UK at Fastest Pace for 13 Years
According to new research from Zoopla, Rents outside London are rising at their fastest pace for more than a decade, as tenants flock back to Britain’s big regional cities and towns. Rents across major cities and towns outside London have seen the highest growth since 2008, with an increase of 5% in the year to…
Read MoreMistoria Estate Agents Bolton: Gold Winners in the British Property Awards, again!
Mistoria Estate Agents have just won another British Property Award, this time for their Lettings division in the Bolton (South) category. Their team performed outstandingly throughout the extensive judging period, which focused on customer service levels. Mistoria Estate Agents have now been shortlisted for a number of national awards which will be announced shortly. The…
Read MoreProperty market continues to boom despite end of SDLT holiday
It’s fair to say the housing market is experiencing a remarkable surge at the moment. And in the words of our own agents; people are making up their own prices… and buyers are paying it, and then some! The unprecedented boom in the price of property has been put down to the Stamp Duty Land…
Read MorePRESS ARTICLE: Investment in Student Property is Booming
Private equity firms are ramping up their investments in the UK’s student accommodation market, pumping hundreds of millions of pounds into a resilient sector, with an eye on high rental returns in post-Brexit, post-Covid Britain. Recent research from real estate advisors, Jones Lang Lasalle reveals that one-third of deals for student property in 2021 so…
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