Welcome to the Rotherham Property Blog
News, research and the latest deals from the property market for Rotherham and the surrounding area.
An extension could add £32,000 to the value of your Rotherham home
As our families grow bigger the need for more space, whether that's bedrooms or reception rooms, has grown with it. Furthermore, as our older generation lives longer and nursing home bills continue to rise quicker than a rocket on the 5th of November (the average...

Should you buy a new build or second hand property?
What’s the difference in price between a new build property and a second-hand home in a similar area? That’s the question we’re dissecting in our latest blog!

How much will Rotherham’s Millenials inherit from the local property market?
Here's a number to catch your attention... I've calculated that Rotherham's Millenials are set to inherit £199,566 each in property! Huge numbers, but is all that it seems? But before we start it's important to define all these phrases that get banded about the...

Rotherham’s Looming ‘Rentirement’ Problem
There are a growing number of people who are approaching retirement but are still renting – what impact will this have on the Rotherham property market? Should buy-to-let landlords be encouraged or concerned?

What does the average rent per square foot metric tell Rotherham property owners?
As I am sure you are aware, one the best things about my job as an agent is helping Rotherham landlords with their strategic portfolio management. Gone are the days of making money by buying any old Rotherham property to rent out or sell on. Nowadays, property...

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.
