August 2025

While national sales volumes fell 10% compared to the trailing 12-month average, Hamilton bucked the trend with sales rising 11% over the same period. This is encouraging news for local sellers, as increased buyer competition is helping to reduce time on market and create positive selling conditions.

Prices have remained stable, reflecting the disciplined and considered approach buyers are taking. However, the benefits of the auction process are becoming increasingly evident, with more sellers opting for this method to achieve the best possible price by placing buyers directly in competition.

The median days on market edged out to 44 days, largely due to a narrowing selection of available properties and older stock adjusting pricing to meet market expectations. Encouragingly, an uplift in open home attendance through early spring signals that well-presented, well-marketed properties entering the market are likely to be strongly received.

Overall, the Hamilton market is positioned well heading into spring, with healthy levels of buyer interest and competitive dynamics supporting sellers who price and present their properties effectively.