News: Commercial land prices continue to increase in region

South Yorkshire is seeing an increase in commercial land prices with some vacant sites fetching 20% above asking price. Rotherham commercial estate agents Merryweathers highlight that small plots of brownfield land in locations near to transport links such as the M1 have been sold in record time. Andrew Nettleton, business investment manager at Rotherham Investment and Development Office (RiDO), agrees that owners in South Yorkshire should prepare themselves for a commercial boom. "Investors recognise Rotherham is an improving area and geared up for real growth - with plenty of evidence to prove it."
Merryweathers website
RiDO website
The Star article
Yorkshire Post article