Property Investment Blog
A beginners’ guide to HMO investment: Are HMO properties a good investment?
Keen to invest your hard-earned money into property, but not sure how? Why not consider making an HMO investment? Unlike standard buy-to-let investing, this area of property investment is not only growing, but also delivers far greater yields. These two factors make HMO investment an inviting opportunity. To find out whether HMO investment is the…
Read MoreCan a Foreigner Invest in UK Property?
In a world of increasing globalisation, investing in foreign property is – in theory – more accessible than ever. Property investment opportunities in the UK are rich and diverse, and they are open to people living outside of the union’s borders. However, investing in foreign property can be more complex than investing in British property…
Read MoreHow to convert a property into a HMO
Looking for your next investment venture? Why not consider turning a house into a HMO? If you’re eager to make the most out of your money with a HMO conversion, then you’re in the right place. From obtaining the required planning permission to ensuring your new HMO property is compliant with the latest rules and…
Read MoreHow Do You Successfully Invest in Property?: A Guide for First-Time Investors
Property can be an attractive investment. Whether you’re an experienced investor looking to diversify your portfolio, or taking your first steps into investment with something that provides a steady source of income, property can be a great choice when supported by the right information. This guide serves as a useful stepping stone in property investment…
Read MoreWhy 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 owns more than 100 residential and commercial…
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 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 MoreNational Landlord Investment Show May 2021
The Mistoria Group MD, Mish Liyanage, will be presenting at the upcoming National Landlord Investment Show – Nationwide Online Super-Show. The event takes place on Wednesday 26th May. Mish’s presentation is entitled “Top Tips in Social Housing HMOs”. The event programme starts at 9:30am and Mish’s presentation is at 11:15am. Anyone who would like to…
Read MoreLease Options Explained
Lease option deals – also known as “rent to buy” or “lease with the option to buy” – are essentially agreements in which a tenant or investor leases a property from a seller with the option to purchase when the lease expires, or at any point within the duration of the contract. In this arrangement,…
Read MorePick My Pad Targets 250 Properties Under Management
The first quarter of 2020 was a difficult time for Bolton based Pick My Pad Estate Agency, with COVID-19 and the tragic death of one team member, followed by the serious illness of a second. With staff temporarily seconded from parent company Mistoria to cover their clients, the Pick My Pad team has now recruited…
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