How to let or rent a property during lockdown in England
In these difficult times, dealing with property-related matters, such as viewings and move-ins, can be very stressful, as there are additional safety considerations involved for all parties. With this in mind, Salford-based Mistoria Estate Agents will explain what...
Apprenticeship opportunities at Mistoria
The benefits of taking on an apprentice have been an attractive proposition for employers for many years. An apprentice, as defined by the gov.uk website, ‘combines practical training in a job with study’ and it’s a win win situation for both employer and apprentice....
New Mistoria HMO property video walk-through
We’re delighted to present a video walk-through of another recently renovated and refurbished HMO property. This 4 bed, 1 bathroom, 1 reception room house share property in Salford is an example of the Mistoria Standard. Tenants This property is available for...
A landlord’s guide to avoiding winter hazards in your property
When winter arrives in the UK and the weather turns, there are a number of property hazards that you may want to look out for. Staying on top of property maintenance can help you catch issues early and avoid having to claim on your landlord insurance.
Student Landlords Face Increased Tenant Deposit Disputes
Recent research from the DPS reveals that students are twice as likely as other tenants to have part of their deposit retained, with 22%, or one in five, not receiving the full amount when they leave their Salford student rental property. Disagreements over cleaning...
Landlords: Are You Up To Date With MEES Regulations?
The domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) regulations set the minimum energy efficiency level for private rented property under the Energy Act 2011. There have been changes to these regulations that you need to be aware of, so here our letting agents go over the important details that may effect your Salford student accommodation.
How to Avoid Deposit Disputes as a Student Tenant
Deposit disputes at student lettings can be stressful and time-consuming. Fortunately, with proper planning and preparation, most can be avoided altogether. As the new academic year begins, here are some things students should know about that reduce the likelihood of deposit disputes in our Salford student houses.
Surviving in a Share Student House
Living with your friends in a shared house can be one of the best bits of your time at university. But maintaining domestic harmony can sometimes be a struggle, especially during stressful times like exam season. That’s why we’ve written this blog post – so that...
Main Sponsor of the National Landlord Investment Show
We are delighted to be both the main sponsor and keynote seminar speaker at the National Landlord Investment Show this week. Tune in on Thursday 8th October at midday to hear our CEO, Mish Liyanage give his 15 Top Tips on Being a Successful Student HMO Landlord. You...
Lease 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...
Your Guide to Guarantors
When searching for your perfect student house, there’ll be many new terms and phrases you’ll hear for the first time. Renting is new territory and with it comes a whole load of new jargon to get your head around. One of them that will crop up all the time is...
Leasehold vs Freehold: What’s the Difference?
Purchasing a house is one of the most complicated and stressful events most people will go through in their lives. Often, the really important details get overlooked, as you focus on the big things like securing a mortgage. But at Mistoria, we pride ourselves on being...