Welcome to the Rotherham Property Blog
News, research and the latest deals from the property market for Rotherham and the surrounding area.
0.6% rise in Rotherham Property Values adds weight to the town’s Housing Crisis
Rotherham’s continuing housing shortage is putting the town’s (and the Country’s) repute as a nation of homeowners ‘under threat’, as the number of houses being built continues to be woefully inadequate in meeting the ever demanding needs of the growing population in...

£90,000 inheritance – Is buying Rotherham Property still the best place for my windfall?
I had an interesting email from someone in Rotherham a few weeks ago that I want to share with you (don’t worry I asked his permission to share). In a nutshell, the gentleman lives in Brinsworth, he is in his mid 60’s and still working. He has a decent pension, so...

2,550 Rotherham Homes bought by private landlords in the last 20 years – Is this the end for first time buyers?
There I was, out with the family at Boston Castle last weekend, when a smart gentleman approached me. ‘Hello’, he said, ‘You are the person writes that Property Blog aren’t you? We have met before at that Business Networking event in Rotherham a few months ago’. I did...

Doom and Gloom for Rotherham Property Market?
One of my landlords rang me last week from Hallam Road, after he had spoken to a friend of his. Over Christmas, they were discussing the Rotherham property market and neither of them could make their mind up if it was time to either sell or buy property. If you read...

54.7% of Rotherham tenants in the private rented sector are on Housing Benefit
“What does the ideal Rotherham tenant look like?” This was asked by one of my landlords from Moorgate the other day, to which he carried on before I could reply, “Let me guess, a professional couple, both in their 30’s, flawlessly tidy, pays their rent early, doesn’t...

Chris Holmes
Author of the Rotherham Property Blog
I am a long time resident of Rotherham and am Senior Manager in both Bricknells Rentals and Fenton Board Estate Agents.
On this blog I will share what is happening in Rotherham’s Property market, even looking at specific areas and housing estates.
At other times I will post what I consider are decent buy to let deals. Some will be on the market with me whilst others may be marketed by other agents in Rotherham.
The Rotherham Property Blog is brought to you in partnership with Bricknells Rentals – Rotherham’s top independent letting agent.
