Martin & Co Sheffield

20/10/2026

🏠 LET AGREED! 🏠
City Lofts, St Paul's Square, Sheffield!
Two of these gorgeous properties have been successfully Let Agreed in October! 🎉

We’re now looking for more properties to let in the Sheffield City Centre and surrounding areas! 🔎

Are you a landlord with a property to rent? We’d love to hear from you!

Get in touch today to find out how we can help. 📞

Email us as [email protected] for more information or give our Sheffield office a call on 0114 285 5225. We can't wait to hear from you! 👍

09/10/2026

Landlords, how up to date is your knowledge?

Take Martin & Co’s two-minute quiz to see where you stand and identify areas you may need to review.

Your local team is here to help with your next steps.

Visit our website to take the quiz today - https://www.martinco.com/landlords/landlord-quiz/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=landlordquiz_2026

08/10/2026

When you’re saving for a home, it’s easy to focus on the deposit and purchase price.

But your moving budget may also need to cover conveyancing, a survey, mortgage fees, property tax and removal costs.

Which costs apply will depend on your purchase and where the property is. Work through them early so you have a clearer picture of what you can afford.

Planning your next move? Speak to your local Martin & Co team to start your property search - https://www.martinco.com/estate-agents-and-letting-agents/

07/10/2026

The highest suggested valuation can be tempting, but a strong sale starts with a price buyers can understand.

At Martin & Co, we look at what comparable homes have sold for, what else is on the market and where buyer demand sits now.

We also consider the details that make your property stand out.

Together, those insights help shape an asking price that gives your home the strongest possible start.

Thinking of selling? Contact your local Martin & Co team to book a valuation - https://www.martinco.com/estate-agents-and-letting-agents/

06/10/2026

Thinking about selling? Start with your own plans. How soon do you need to move, and is your next home lined up?

Consider your finances too, including the costs of selling and buying.

Then look at what’s happening locally. Buyer demand can vary by area and property type, so a broad market headline may not reflect the interest your home could attract.

There’s no single answer for every homeowner.

Speak to your local Martin & Co team about your options and what your property could be worth in today’s market - https://www.martinco.com/estate-agents-and-letting-agents/

05/10/2026

🏡 What’s changed in the UK housing market over the last year?

The latest market snapshot shows average UK house prices at £272,611, with sales prices up 1.4% and mortgage lending up 1.8%, while sales numbers have fallen by 1.9%.

For buyers and sellers, keeping an eye on how prices, activity and lending are moving can provide useful context when considering what comes next.

📍 Planning your next move? Speak to your local Martin & Co team for advice on your local property market.
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02/10/2026

🔑 There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes of a well-managed rental property.

From finding and referencing tenants to managing documentation, collecting rent, arranging inspections and coordinating maintenance, good property management is about keeping every part of the tenancy moving.

And with landlord responsibilities and regulations continuing to evolve, staying on top of compliance matters too.

🏡 Want a helping hand with the day-to-day management of your rental property? Speak to your local Martin & Co team.

🔗 https://www.martinco.com/estate-agents-and-letting-agents/

02/10/2026

The first tribunal decisions under the Renters’ Rights regime are now being published, and they offer an early read on a key question: how often are landlords’ proposed rents upheld?

In a sample of the earliest decisions, 40% of landlords’ proposed rents were upheld in full. A further 51% were set at an intermediate figure, allowing an increase but not the full amount sought.

The remaining 9% allowed no increase at all. In each of these, the landlord had submitted no evidence to support the proposed rent or there was a disrepair issue.

Landlords proposed a typical increase of 17%, perhaps reflecting rents being brought back to market levels for the first time in a while. The tribunal’s determinations averaged 10%, pulled down by the cases settled at an intermediate figure.

A useful comparison comes from decisions made over the same period (July and August) but under pre-Renters’ Rights rules. Here, the average proposed increase was 20%, and a smaller share was upheld. Looking at volumes of usual decisions many of these appear potentially to have been rushed through before the old rules lapsed.

These are only the first signals, but they are already shedding light on how the tribunal process works and what landlords can expect from it. Source: PriceHubble, gov.uk, based on 80 Tribunal decisions published in July & August 2026 of which 34 relevant for Renters’ Rights

01/10/2026

🏡 Your tenant wants to sublet a room. What should you do next?

Start by understanding exactly what they’re proposing. Subletting and lodging are different arrangements, so it’s important to know which applies before making a decision.

If your tenant stays in the property and rents out a room to someone else, this is generally a lodging arrangement. If they rent out part or all of the property under a separate tenancy, this is subletting.

Before agreeing, check the tenancy agreement, understand the proposed arrangement and make sure any necessary permissions are in place.

🔑 Need guidance on a tenant’s request? Speak to your local Martin & Co team.

🔗 https://www.martinco.com/estate-agents-and-letting-agents/

30/09/2026

🏡 A calm, professional approach can make all the difference when selling your home.

A huge thank you to Vicky B for sharing such lovely feedback about Garry, Chloe and the Martin & Co Poole team. We’re delighted to hear their knowledge, hard work and positive approach helped guide the sale, particularly when things became a little more challenging.

Thinking of selling your home? 🔑 Speak to your local Martin & Co team to get started.

🔗 https://www.martinco.com/estate-agents-and-letting-agents/

29/09/2026

🏡 Rental Rights Watch: What’s changing with rent increases?

The rules around increasing rent are changing, making it important for landlords to understand when and how a rent increase can be made.

From reviewing local market rents to following the correct process, knowing what’s required can help you stay prepared and compliant.

Swipe through for a simple breakdown of what’s changed, what it means and what to do next.

Need help navigating the changes? Speak to your local Martin & Co team.

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28/09/2026

As students head back to university this autumn, the cost of a room is firmly in focus.

Average rents paid by students were analysed across UK cities and, unsurprisingly, London came out highest, with students paying an average of £1,508 a month towards their rent over the past year.

Reading remains in second place for the second year running at £982, followed by Oxford at £871 and Cambridge at £826, while Bristol completes the top five at £799.

Brighton, which ranked third last year, has fallen to eighth with an average of £765, while York and Birmingham are new entries to the top 10 compared with last year.

Across the country, the average share of monthly rent paid by students now stands at £1,007, up 7.9% from £933 a year ago. Source: Dataloft Rental Market Analytics by PriceHubble, average share of monthly rent paid by students in the 12 months to end August 2026 living in private rental accommodation rather than purpose built student accommodation, cities with fewer than 100 tenancies excluded

11/09/2026

NEW PRICE

AG1, FURNIVAL STREET, SHEFFIELD

STARTING BID £45,0000

Studio flat for sale in AG1, 1 Furnival Street, S1 for £45,000. Marketed by Martin and Co, Sheffield

07/09/2026

Over three months on from the Renters’ Rights Act – which scrapped Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions and moved tenancies onto a rolling, periodic basis – it’s worth looking back at what renting looked like just before the change.
Among tenancies that ended in the year before the Act took effect, most renters left by choice: 63% moved because they wanted to, and 17% simply reached the end of a fixed-term agreement. But 14% were asked to leave by their landlord or agent – the kind of ending that’s no longer permitted without a valid ground.

Service matters when a tenancy ends, too: 18% of renters who left because they wanted to move said they were dissatisfied with their landlord or agent’s service after giving notice.

A smaller share left for other reasons – 12% by mutual agreement, and just 3% specifically because of rent increases. With those routes now closed or reshaped, landlords are leaning more than ever on agents to explain what’s changed and manage the process well – good service at the point of a tenancy ending matters more than it ever has.

Source: Dataloft by PriceHubble, English Housing Survey 2024-25: private rented sector, pre-Renters’ Rights Act overview, published May 2026.

31/08/2026

The rules have changed. You may be more exposed than you think. Click the link below to see where you stand.

https://www.martinco.com/landlords/landlord-quiz/

24/08/2026

The rules have changed. Click the link below to see where you stand.

https://www.martinco.com/landlords/landlord-quiz/

20/08/2026

With the world of managing a rental property getting ever more complex, utilising the knowledge and services of an 'on the ball' agent, will be essential. If you're self managing and would like to know how we might be able to relieve the burden, please get in touch.

☎️ 01142855225
📧 [email protected]

11/08/2026

🚀 EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTORS!

APARTMENT 5 LOWER HOLYWELL, HOLYWELL HEIGHTS

£85,000

Looking for a hassle-free addition to your portfolio? Don't miss this stunning top-floor 2-bed apartment!

✨ Key Highlights:

Turnkey Ready: Vacant possession & ready to let immediately!

High Tenant Appeal: Soaring high ceilings & light-filled living space.

Gated & Secure: Located in a secure development with allocated parking included.