The proportion of 25 to 34-year olds who own their home in Rotherham has dropped by more than a third in the last 20 years. What does this mean for all the existing Rotherham landlords and homeowners (as well as all those youngsters dreaming of one day buying their first home)? Let’s start by taking […]

Comparing the Rotherham property market with the goings on in London and the rest of the UK is an interesting task. What impact does London have on the rest of the UK and in particular, here in Rotherham? What do landlords and investors need to know?

We are delighted that our Managing Director, Dawn Holmes, has been invited to participate in a Parliamentary Review about the lettings industry.

The government are preparing to control tenant’s deposits, limiting them to five weeks rent. This will mean that landlords will soon only be protected in the event of a single month of unpaid rental arrears, at a time when Universal Credit introduction issues has seen some rent arrears quadrupling (and that’s before landlords consider damage […]

It’s good news for those landlords who have invested in the Rotherham property market with the long term in mind because prices have risen by 22.5% in the last five years. What’s behind this rise? Read on for our analysis. Over the last five years we have seen some interesting, subtle changes to the local […]

It is midway through February and Rotherham property values are unexpectedly 6.1% higher than at the end of 2017. With the uncertainty of Brexit, it’s hard to know what will happen but this has exceeded all the predictions of economists, which is an astonishing sign of strength for the local Rotherham (and wider national) economy. […]

Bricknells are proud to support RTSA. A Chorus Line, their next fantastic show is in March at the Rotherham Civic Theatre. The show is on between 19th-23rd March with evening performances at 7.15pm and a 2.15pm matinee. Book early to avoid disappointment. Call 01709 823640 or visit the Rotherham Theatres website.

The Rotherham property market can be tricky to navigate and that’s why so many landlords get in touch with Bricknells Rentals for our expert advice. One of the most common questions we get from landlords (and indeed, homeowners in our area) are which attributes and properties are likely to make their property more attractive when […]

For most Rotherham people, a mortgage is the only way to buy a property. However, for some buy-to-let landlords or homeowners who have paid off their mortgage, they have the choice to pay exclusively with cash. Looking at the numbers locally, there was actually over a quarter of all properties bought in our area that […]

With constant advances in technology, medicine and lifestyles, people in the Rotherham area are, on average, living longer than they might have a few decades ago. As our population ages, the problem of how the older generation are accommodated is starting to emerge. We, as a town, have to consider how we supply decent and […]