The Charles Knight Blog

As we approach the end of the year and look ahead to a new season in our lives, we start to make resolutions and goals to make the next year our year. High on many people’s lists every year is to find and move into a dream home,...

House prices tend to rise with inflation, so with UK annual inflation hitting 4.2% last week, that’s good news, isn’t it? Yes and no – let me explain what it means for Lewisham homeowners.House prices tend to rise with...

The Government’s scheduled publication of their White Paper for the Renter's Reform Bill, which incorporates proposals to forbid Section 21 evictions and introduce ‘Lifetime Deposits’, has been suspended until 2022.The...

In recent articles on the Lewisham property market, I have been talking a lot about house prices over the last 12 months and 5 years in Lewisham. When it comes to newspapers talking about the property market, the headline most...

In recent articles on the Lewisham property market, I have been talking a lot about house prices over the last 12 months and 5 years in Lewisham. When it comes to newspapers talking about the property market, the headline most...

How far would you go to help your child get on in the world? Many Lewisham parents move area to ensure their child gets into the best primary school or fund their university costs. Many of you reading this have even helped your...

We all love doing a bit of DIY or undertaking a renovation project, especially with so many of us staying in and working from home. However, sometimes those home improvements don’t actually increase your home value… Some home...

We’ve learned a lot over the years from tenants who wish they had sorted ‘X’ and ‘Y’ to save them the hassle later. In order to pass on the wisdom, we’ve condensed that advice into 15 useful tips which will ensure a...

As home décor goes, cosy is the way forward in the colder months. Whether you’re staging your home for a winter sale or just looking forward to cuddling up under blankets, these small changes to your surroundings can make all...

We all want to leave our best for the next generation. Whether you have a property portfolio, are considering putting future inheritance in property, or just own a home and want to ensure it stays protected, see our golden rules...