One of the questions we’re often asked here at Keystone is: “Why do you use a guide price rather than setting a fixed price?” It’s a great question and the answer is simple. 👉 Because it’s a strategy that works in our clients’ favour.

The November Budget introduces financial changes that may influence affordability and confidence across the UK. But here in Flintshire—where £2 million homes are virtually non-existent—the impact is far more modest. For most local sellers, the focus remains on household budgets, buyer caution and getting pricing right for 2026.

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest milestones — whether it’s your first purchase or you’ve been through the process before. And while it’s exciting, it can also feel overwhelming, with mortgages, surveys, negotiations and legal work all pulling you in different directions 😅

If you’re hoping to move in the next few months, it’s tempting to believe the best homes appear first on the portals. But the truth is, the most switched-on buyers — the kind of proactive, organised people we work with every day — are seeing homes long before they ever reach Rightmove, Zoopla or OnTheMarket 👀✨