While the final weekend of school holidays brought a more subdued pace, activity across our offices remained encouraging, particularly for this time of year. What we are seeing now is less about immediate transactions and more about considered preparation. The majority of our conversations are with homeowners actively planning for a spring campaign, engaging early to ensure they are ahead of the competition once the market gathers full momentum.
This type of pre-planning has become a consistent pattern over recent years, and it is one we encourage. Vendors who take the time now to prepare — from securing styling advice, undertaking minor improvements, or working through a tailored sales strategy — tend to achieve stronger outcomes once listings increase in spring.
We are also witnessing strong buyer interest in select areas despite limited available stock. Motivated purchasers continue to attend open homes and engage in off-market discussions, which reinforces our belief that buyer demand remains healthy, even during the traditionally quieter winter weeks.
As we look ahead, there is no doubt that the pre-spring window, from late July to August, will become increasingly competitive as campaigns begin to launch. Those who are ready will benefit from increased visibility and buyer engagement.
If you are considering a sale this spring, now is the perfect time to reach out to your local Marshall White team to organise a strategy conversation and make the most of the weeks ahead.
