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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]