Even though the average value of a Rotherham first-time buyer property has risen by 236.7% since 1989 to £112,780, the monthly payments Rotherham first-time buyers must make on their mortgages as a proportion of their take-home pay is 49.1% less today compared to 1989. Today, according to the Nationwide Building Society… the average Rotherham first-time […]

Should you buy now or wait for the bargains? Many commentators believe we have seen the peak of the Rotherham property market. So, should savvy bargain hunters wait for Rotherham house prices to fall? Or could postponing your house buying for any anticipated Rotherham house price drop be a costly mistake? Over the last two […]

If you’re a landlord in Rotherham, you may be wondering whether your tenants have the right to refuse you entry to your own property. Here at Bricknells, we often meet landlords who are uncertain of their access rights, so here is our expert guide to help you understand your legal position. It’s My Property – […]

Looking at the recently introduced White paper we have broken it down into the following 12-points. Require all homes to meet the Decent Homes standard. Introduction of a series of pilot schemes with selected local authorities to explore ways of enforcing standards. Abolish section 21 – no fault evictions. Reform the grounds for possession; expedite […]

Rotherham Rental Homes Nightmare   Rotherham needs 420 additional private rented properties per year to keep up with current and future demand from Rotherham tenants.   Yet over the last 5 years, Rotherham has lost 368 private rented homes.   What are the 5 reasons the supply of private rental properties in Rotherham are falling? […]

Whether you already have a property you’re looking to rent out in Rotherham or you’re thinking of investing in a buy-to-let, it’s vital that you know your legal responsibilities and requirements as a landlord, both to protect yourself and your tenants. Here are our 10 top legal tips for landlords. Take Out Landlord Insurance It’s […]

Everyone should be doing their bit to help reduce the UK’s carbon footprint on the globe – yet the question is, is that burden being put too much on the shoulders of Rotherham landlords with potential bills of £7,600+ in the next four years? The background – the UK has obligated itself to a legally […]

The Government’s scheduled publication of their White Paper for the Renter’s Reform Bill, which incorporates proposals to forbid Section 21 evictions and introduce ‘Lifetime Deposits’, has been suspended until 2022. The additional time is required to give a chance to create a level playing field to reforms for both landlords and tenants in the private […]

With Rotherham Tenants Deposits Totalling £3,750,580, How Will ‘Lifetime Deposits’ Change the Rotherham Rental Market? The Government’s scheduled publication of their White Paper for the Renter’s Reform Bill, which incorporates proposals to forbid Section 21 evictions and introduce ‘Lifetime Deposits’, has been suspended until 2022. The additional time is required to give a chance to […]