Ben explains why having a survey carried out before you go to market can save time, reduce stress, and keep your sale firmly on track.

Taking your first step into selling can feel like stepping into a swirl of opinions — family advice, colleague stories, neighbour tales of “quick” sales or “nightmare” chains. It’s a lot 😅

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.

There’s a lot of noise about AI taking over industries — but estate agency isn’t one of them.