What’s the difference between leasehold and freehold?
Purchasing a house is one of the most complicated and stressful events most people will go through in their life. In the mix of all the legalities, mortgages and just hoping the purchasing chain won’t fall through often really important details get overlooked....
What can you get for your money when renting as a student in the North West?
Whether you’re just starting university or have been studying for a while, the yearly cycle of finding a place to live somehow manages to be frustrating and exciting at the same time. The first decision you’ll have to make is house or halls, so which is better?...
Tenant Fees Act
One June 1st 2019 the Tenant Fees Act will come into force prohibiting landlords and agents from charging any fees to tenants other than those that have been permitted by the act. Any contract that is signed after June 1 must adhere to the new regulations including...
A Guide to Leaving Your Property
As we approach the end of another academic year, many students will soon be moving out of their student accommodation. Some will be leaving university for good, others are simply heading into a new student property. It’s important to leave your home in a good state to...
Controversial lettings review website wins backing from students
Controversial lettings review website wins backing from students A controversial review website which says it can be used to identify “good (and bad) letting agents” has won the backing of a university’s student body. Marks Out Of Tenancy, which was set up in 2016,...
Top Tips for Freshers Vol.3
In the third and final post in our series of Freshers blogs, providers of student housing Liverpool and Salford based Mistoria Estate Agents, advise you on how to make the most of Freshers’ Week and beyond… Join Clubs No, we don’t mean as a club promoter....
Top Tips For Freshers Vol.2
In the second article in our series of Freshers blog posts, experts in Salford and Liverpool student homes, Mistoria Estate Agents, give you top tips for a successful start to your university life… Get Creative When you move into your student accommodation...
Top Tips for Freshers Vol.1
For the first in a series of blog posts, Mistoria Estate Agents, specialists in Salford and Liverpool student houses, asked a current student to tell us, and you, their advice for Freshers’ Week and beyond. Here’s what they said… Don’t Worry The most...
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Student Houses
When we check properties during a tenancy, or when students have moved out, we see varying examples of how properties are left. Some are pristine and some are…. well, take a look for yourself… Maintaining Your House During your tenancy we know maintaining your house...
Last chance to book Salford or Liverpool student accommodation for 2018/19
As the academic year draws to a close, now is the time to secure you Salford or Liverpool student accommodation for next year if you haven’t already done so. Most students begin their search for their student house share before Christmas, but we understand that...
Liverpool student house share going quick! Have you sorted out yours?
With so many students looking for a Liverpool student house share, make sure you don’t leave it too long before starting your search. We’re already in the final semester of the year and our Liverpool student houses are filling up fast for next year! But...
Tenant duties in a Mistoria Liverpool or Salford student house
There’s lots going on throughout the academic year, and we understand that studies, sports and socials sometimes take priority to your responsibility in your student house. So, we thought it worth reminding you of your duties as a Mistoria tenant. When you first moved...