The Charles Knight Blog

Traditionally, if you had not sold your Lewisham home by the first week in November, you would normally have to wait for the house sellers to return in the famous Boxing Day rush on the portals (Rightmove, Zoopla etc) to get...

Tenants move out of their current rental due to various reasons. As a landlord, some of these reasons are out of your control, while others can be managed. Here are five of the most common reasons why renters choose to move on,...

Thinking of starting afresh with a beautiful recolour for a new year? Here is how we are embracing a richer colour palette during the colder months… Olive green, royal blue, and burnt orange are among the most popular home...

As a nation of sun lovers when winter strikes it can sometimes get us down but this winter, get creative and spend a little time and effort in keeping your outdoor space usable. Sure, gardens are glorious in the summer when your...

First time buyers are finding it harder than ever to get the money together to finance their first home. As a result, many are turning to the Bank of Mum and Dad. Here’s what you need to know about helping your child buy a house...

The Housing Minister, Chris Pincher, has suggested older homeowners are “rattling around” in their homes as they are too big for them. He implied they are selfish and should sell up and move to a retirement home when he spoke...

Everyone should be doing their bit to help reduce the UK’s carbon footprint on the globe – yet the question is, is that burden being put too much on the shoulders of Lewisham landlords with potential bills of £7,600+ in the...

We all like to promise ourselves that with each year that goes past that the next one will be the best one. So, why not make the right steps towards this and start your 2022 off on the right foot? We can show you how tackling your...

Putting photos into albums, tidying your closet, making holiday gifts — a long holiday can be the perfect time to tackle a project you’ve been wanting to get to but just haven’t had time for! Make a handmade holiday gift in...

Renting out a property isn’t as easy as most people think. However, if the correct preparation is done, letting a property can bring you many benefits. We’ve come up with 8 simple tips to help you get prepared to let your...