Mistoria In the Press
The pandemic, job losses and rising rent prices has meant that in some areas 40% of tenants need benefits help to pay their monthly housing bills. Affordable social housing has become scarcer, leaving many households with no choice but to rent in the private sector – often paying more than they would for a mortgage….
The Mistoria Group founder, Mish Liyanage, speaks to LI Magazine about what it takes to succeed in property in any economic climate…
Social tenants are suffering with poor mental and lower levels of life satisfaction than private tenants, according to new research. The findings from the latest 2019-20 English Housing Survey show that social tenants have the lowest levels of life satisfaction (71%); are least likely to believe that life is worthwhile (74%); and have the lowest…
Despite housing benefit discrimination being confirmed as unlawful in a landmark court ruling last July, there continues to be a growing shortage of social housing and private accommodation for the homeless, individuals, and families claiming Universal Credit or Housing Benefit. A recent appeal was made from a social housing organisation working with Bridgend Council, to…
Around 840,000 private renters in England and Wales have built up rent arrears since lockdown measures began and one in five tenants have debts of more than £1,000, according to recent research from National Residential Landlords Association (RLA). The survey shows that 7% of private renters are in arrears due to the pandemic and younger…
Rising numbers of investors face expensive battles and related costs to recover money from property auction purchases, due to vendors misrepresenting the legal pack, according to The Mistoria Group. Most auctioneers don’t get involved after contracts are exchanged to resolve the disputes, citing them as legal matters. This situation results in the unfortunate situation for…
Billionaire Andrew Carnegie famously said that 90% of millionaires secured their wealth by investing in real estate. But is there still money to be made in property, despite Covid-19 and the Government’s recent BTL tax measures? Recent research from the National Residential Landlord’s Association survey that the Coronavirus has not so far had any significant impact on their…
The pandemic has put mental health into sharper focus more than ever before and companies across the property industry could be facing a potential mental health crisis. Restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus in the UK has driven stress, anxiety and depression are far in excess of levels usually seen in the UK*. A…
The Chancellor’s recent announcement of a major overhaul of Capital Gains Tax, together with the controversial buy-to-let tax changes over the last three years, is driving landlords to consider significant changes to their high-yielding property investment portfolios. Under the proposals, the maximum capital gains tax (CGT) rate of 28% could be raised closer to income…
