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Bricknells are proud to support the upcoming RTSA show in March

31st January 2019

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.

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Why it's Important for Landlords to Consider the Number of Bedrooms in their Property

Why it’s Important for Landlords to Consider the Number of Bedrooms in their Property

26th January 2019

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 […]

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Landlords: should you purchase your property with or without a mortgage

Landlords: should you purchase your property with or without a mortgage

18th January 2019

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 […]

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Ageing Population: Where are Rotherham’s OAPs all going to live?

15th December 2018

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 […]

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2018: who has moved house in Rotherham and why?

7th December 2018

Has the dramatic rise in Rotherham property prices of the last six years come to an end? Many economists (as well as the general public) agree that it has, but is this true? And either way, what does this mean for landlords? If you read the national newspapers you’ll probably see a talk of doom […]

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How long will it take to sell my Rotherham buy-to-let property?

27th November 2018

Currently it is taking 116 days for a property coming onto the market in Rotherham to be sold subject to contract. This amount has been increasingly steadily throughout 2018. With a longer period of time to sell, a number of landlords who are considering selling some of their portfolio have been asking our advice to […]

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Are you aware of the 100+ pieces of legislation related to renting your private property to tenants?

Landlords: are you aware of the 100+ pieces of legislation that govern the rental of private houses to tenants?

13th November 2018

“I just love looking over and keeping up to date the 100+ pieces of legislation that govern the rental of residential property in the UK” said no South Yorkshire landlord ever! If you manage your own rental property in Sheffield or Rotherham, would it surprise you know that there are 108 separate pieces of legislation […]

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Rotherham Lettings Review October 2018

Rotherham Lettings Review October 2018

8th November 2018

Each month we give an overview of the lettings market here in Rotherham. It’s important for landlords to keep up-to-date with the latest trends in the rental market in our area – that’s why we post our review of the lettings market here in Rotherham. Take a look at the overview for October 2018: We’d […]

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New laws on evicting tenants: What do people with rental properties need to know?

29th October 2018

If you have a rental property it’s important to ensure you have the basics in place when bringing in a new tenant.  The basics will ensure that if you did ever need to evict then the process was as simple and pain free as possible. The last thing you need is energy and resources spent […]

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Gold Award for the AllAgents Best Lettings Branch of the Year in Rotherham, 2018

Bricknells Rentals Named Best Lettings Branch in Rotherham

22nd October 2018

We’re delighted to have been awarded the Gold Award for the Best Lettings Branch in Rotherham in 2018. We have been issued this award thanks to all the glowing reviews on allAgents – we really appreciate the positive feedback and are pleased that all of our hard work has been recognised! Alongside the Gold Award […]

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