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.

As we move into the final months of the year, we at ­Keystone have taken a deep dive into the latest figures for the Flintshire market — and our valuer duo, Ben and Sammie, have been busy analysing what’s happening with instructions, viewings and sales for October. Here’s what they found — and what it means for you.

One of the first questions sellers ask is: “How long will it take to sell my home?” The truth is, timescales vary — but in Flintshire’s market, smart pricing and the right agent can make all the difference between months of waiting and a fast, stress-free move.

When homeowners start thinking about selling, one of the first questions they ask is: “Do I need to renovate before I put my house on the market?”