Flintshire Families on the Move: What Your Teen Really Thinks

There’s a lot to consider when you start thinking about moving home. This includes things like: • What the new monthly mortgage payments will be? • What’s parking like at the new place? • Are the new neighbours friendly? It’s a massive decision to sell up and buy elsewhere.

When families are involved, our advice is to make your children feel part of the process, and listening to their thoughts, concerns and ideas helps them (and you) get your head around things.

We asked a 16-year-old whose family recently sold and moved to another home what was on his mind during the process.

It makes interesting reading.

A bag of mixed emotions

“My first thoughts were a bag of mixed emotions. I was excited about the prospect of getting a bigger room. But when the decision was made that we were selling our old home, I thought, oh no, they are going to make me pack and tidy my room.

Domestic strains and paint shades

I was also worried that Mum and Dad might be stressed 24/7 because of renovating, and will they ever stop arguing over paint colours?

Friendships and farewells

I felt sad to be leaving my neighbour, who I was best friends with, but she moved away anyway, so that wasn’t such a big deal.

I was proud because I knew we lived in a small two-bed flat when I was born, and we were now moving to a much bigger home.

Concerns about connectivity

I was concerned about not being close to anything – like shops and bus routes – and anxious about the wifi strength at our new place.

Other things on my mind were if we could still afford Sky TV. I also wondered if moving meant we were going to be broke.

Reflections and advice

My advice for anyone in my age group whose family are moving home is this:

1. Start tidying and packing your room the minute you know you’re selling/moving.

2. Speak to your parents about anything that’s worrying you.

3. And finally, focus on the positives.

I love our new place, and we still have Sky TV and good wifi!”

Considering a family move? Contact us today for an accurate valuation and expert advice.

Get in touch with us

First Name

Last Name

Your Email Address

Mobile Phone

Are you looking to

Buy

Sell

Rent

Let

Please enter message here

Please confirm that it is okay for us to contact you about this information as well as products and services. (You will always be given the right to unsubscribe at any point in the future)

Confirm

First-Time Buyers in Flintshire: What You Need to Know 🗝️🏡

Buying your first home is exciting — but it can also feel daunting, especially in a fast-moving market like Flintshire. From average prices to mortgage rates and practical tips, here’s what first-time buyers need to know in 2025.

CLICK HERE >

Why We Use Guide Prices — And Why It Works in Your Favour 💡

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.

CLICK HERE >

The Big Shift in Home Buying - What It Means for You 🏡

At Keystone, we’re always watching out for important changes in the property market — not just in pricing, presentation or sales strategy, but also how the system itself works. Recently, the government has announced a set of proposals that could reshape how homes are bought and sold in England and Wales.

CLICK HERE >

📊 National Housing Market Update – September

At Keystone, we believe that understanding the bigger picture in the housing market helps our clients make more confident decisions when it comes to selling or buying their homes. Each month, we look at the latest data to see what’s happening nationally, and this month’s figures from Rightmove show a market that’s holding steady overall.

CLICK HERE >