- By Daren Leng, Senior Business Broker, ABC Business Sales
The latest June, 2025, Quarterly Market Intelligence Report confirms what we’re seeing on the ground – it’s a seller’s market for SMEs across New Zealand.
Buyer demand is surging, with a record 25,847 confidentiality agreements signed in the past year – up 27 per cent year-on-year.
Meanwhile, new listings are down 12 per cent, as many owners wait for their financials to rebound.
This imbalance has tipped the market firmly in favour of sellers, with a record ratio of 37 potential buyers for every new business listing.
As a result, businesses are selling faster. Median days on market have fallen from 156 to 132, and valuation multiples are up six per cent on average.
In my most recent sale, the business attracted 95 enquiries, received an offer within four days, and went on to receive multiple offers within a few weeks.
The vendor ultimately accepted a full-price offer of $2.2 million.
That result was driven by the business’s robust portfolio of brands, loyal customer base, and promising growth opportunities, all key value markers in today’s market.
For owners of well-run businesses in the $1m–$5m range, conditions are ideal.
If you’ve got clean financials and strong earnings, now is the ideal time to explore your options.
- Sell your legacy with confidence. Contact Daren Leng, Senior Business Broker at ABC Business Sales, for a confidential consultation. Ph 021 0278 6045 or email darenl@abcbusiness.co.nz.
