It’s more than just another thing to do, regular property inspections help landlord and tenants in equal measure, so make sure you keep a regular schedule of visits to promote a good relationship with your tenants and to nip any problems in the bud. Regular property inspections of residential properties are of significant value to […]

Have you found yourself dealing with rent arrears and feel like you aren’t getting anywhere fast? Read on for our tips on how to make rent recovery for landlords a smoother process that will seek to maintain a good relationship on both sides. As a landlord one of your biggest causes of concern is when […]

As the colder weather is on its way and energy costs are rising faster than ever before, it’s never been more important to know how to keep your home warm this winter. Whether you own your property in Rotherham or whether you’re renting, finding ways to reduce your costs couldn’t be more vital this year. […]

As the housing landscape continues to evolve, it is essential for renters and landlords alike to stay informed about significant legislative changes. One such development is the Renters Reform Bill, which aims to bring about substantial reforms in the rental market. On the 17th May 2023, the government introduced the Renters’ (Reform) Bill to parliament. MPs […]

Since Christmas, Rotherham first-time buyers and savvy Rotherham buy-to-let landlords have been more active than expected in the Rotherham property market. Rents in the Rotherham area have soared in the last two years, with the average Rotherham rent increasing to £689 a month, an increase of 18.8%. Because of these growing Rotherham rents, it has […]

Are your potential tenants able to afford their rent? The UK is in a cost-of-living crisis, and it’s having a knock-on effect on landlords in Rotherham. More tenants are struggling to pay their rent, and landlords, therefore, are having to take action to protect their rental income during these difficult times. At Bricknells, we are […]

Whether you’ve just bought your very first property in Rotherham or your fifth, being a landlord is a role where you can continually keep learning new things and facing new challenges. Other than keeping abreast of what’s happening in the property market, you also need to ensure that you’re following all the latest rules and […]

With the cost-of-living crisis beginning to hit, the 20 and 30-somethings of Rotherham urgently need the help and support of the Government to help them get on the property ladder. For the last few weeks, we have listened to the debates and hustings of Liz and Rishi. Between them, they have told us how they […]

254 of the 864 properties on the market in the Rotherham area have had a price reduction in the last 3 months. The average reduction has been 6.3% of the original asking price. This is great news for Rotherham home buyers and Rotherham buy-to-let landlords, strangely Rotherham house sellers as well. The last couple of […]