Perfect timing in property is elusive. Recognising when conditions are tilting in your favour – before the broader market accelerates – is where the advantage lies, says Ray White New Zealand Chief Executive, Daniel Coulson.

Now in February, homeowners are facing opportunities that are both supportive and finite. Interest rates remain stimulatory, buyer demand is active, and supply is relatively contained. Yet the economic outlook suggests this balance won’t last indefinitely.

“Conditions are currently very encouraging for sellers,” Coulson notes. “Buyer confidence has returned, and access to finance has improved materially, but listing volumes have yet to rise significantly.

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