May 2, 2025
After many successful years leading the business, Charlie Bainbridge has now handed over the reins to RedDoor Homes. However, the familiar Charles Bainbridge name and the values it represents will remain at the heart of the business.
Importantly, the Canterbury office continues to be staffed by the trusted team – Izzy Boarman-Powell, Andrea Dann, Kiah Winder and Georgina Gray – friendly faces who have been part of the business for many years and are well-known to many local residents. Supported by the wider RedDoor team, they will continue to manage the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring a seamless and personal service for all clients.
“After many wonderful years serving the East Kent community, we’re announcing a significant and heartfelt change: we have officially handed over the reins of Charles Bainbridge Estate Agents to RedDoor Homes”, said Charlie Bainbridge.
“This decision was not made lightly. As a family-run, independent agency, we’ve always taken immense pride in providing a personal, dedicated service to our clients—many of whom have become lifelong friends. But as the market evolves, so too must we.
We’re delighted to be passing the baton to a well-established, forward-thinking company that shares our core values. Their approach combines the professionalism and technology of a larger organisation with the customer focus we’ve always championed. We’re confident they are the right people to take the company forward.
To our loyal clients, colleagues, and partners: thank you. It has been our absolute privilege to look after you. We leave the business in capable hands and look forward to seeing it continue to thrive under new stewardship.”
Charles Bainbridge Estate Agents will continue to provide expert valuations, property sales, and lettings services—delivering the same high-quality, locally-focused approach that customers have come to expect. The lettings service will now be managed by RedDoor Homes, operating from the Canterbury office and led by lettings expert Ali Lewis. Ali brings a wealth of experience to the role and will be supported by the RedDoor Head Office in Rochester, ensuring landlords and tenants alike receive a streamlined, professional service.
The acquisition also brings new opportunities. With the support and investment of RedDoor Homes, Charles Bainbridge is poised to grow its property portfolio throughout the Canterbury area. RedDoor plans to introduce modern tools, marketing innovations, and additional resources to help the team thrive.
With RedDoor’s backing, the Charles Bainbridge brand is set to enter an exciting phase of growth—expanding its reach, enhancing its services, and continuing to be a trusted name in the local property market. Just as importantly, there will be an ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, which has always been at the heart of the Charles Bainbridge ethos.
"We’re incredibly excited to welcome the Charles Bainbridge team to the RedDoor family," said Andrew Wicking, Managing Director of RedDoor Homes. "This move allows us to support an already fantastic team and help them grow with new ideas and technologies, while staying true to the core values that made them so well respected in the first place."
The transition will be seamless for current clients, with the same team, the same office, and the same dedication to serving the local community—now with even more resources behind them.