**Rotherham** (Yorkshire and The Humber) lists **28 FCA-regulated** mortgage brokers on Mortgage118. Typical sold prices here average **£191,161** — **up 4.6%** year-on-year.

Yorkshire and The Humber achieved strong 3.3% growth in 2025, with prices up nearly 29% over five years. Leeds, Sheffield, and York each have distinct markets — from student lets to period properties — creating diverse opportunities.

### What local advisers focus on

Together they cover **Residential, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers, Remortgages, Commercial, Second Charge** — useful whether you are buying for the first time, remortgaging, or building a buy-to-let portfolio.

**Q: How many brokers are listed here?**
A: **28** FCA-regulated firms are shown for **Rotherham**. Common focus areas include Residential, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers, Remortgages, Commercial.

**Q: What do typical property prices look like?**
A: The average price in our data is **£191,161** (up **4.6%** year-on-year). Yorkshire and The Humber achieved strong 3.3% growth in 2025, with prices up nearly 29% over five years. Leeds, Sheffield, and York each have distinct markets — from student lets to period properties — creating diverse opportunities.

**Q: Why use a broker instead of only my bank?**
A: Whole-of-market brokers usually scan **dozens of lenders**, including specialists you cannot walk into on the high street. They also know which underwriters are comfortable with local property types and survey quirks. The HMO (house in multiple occupation) market is particularly active in Leeds and Sheffield due to large student populations. Specialist HMO mortgage brokers can access lenders that standard brokers often can't.

**Q: What does advice typically cost?**
A: Many offer a **free first conversation**. After that, some are paid by lender commission only; others charge a **£300–£500** (or similar) fee on application or completion — always confirm in writing before you proceed.

**Q: What should I check before I choose?**
A: Confirm **FCA regulation** (everyone here is), match **specialisations** to your case (Residential, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers), and read **reviews**. You want plain-English options, not a single “take it or leave it” product.

**Q: Is adverse credit possible?**
A: Often yes. **Rotherham** has advisers who work with **specialist lenders** when high-street banks say no. Earlier advice usually means more routes stay open.

Typical prices **£191,161**.

Annual movement about **4.6%** (rising).

### Mix of home types (averages)
- **Detached:** £297,853
- **Semi-detached:** £187,567
- **Terraced:** £149,564
- **Flats:** £102,435
- **First-time buyer purchases:** £171,212

### Borrowing costs in context

The Bank of England **Bank Rate** is one input to mortgage pricing; see the **Bank base rate** page on this site for the figure we publish. The deal you are offered still depends on **deposit**, **term**, **fixed vs variable**, and **affordability stress tests** — not any single headline rate.