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March 2026

March Market Update: Strong Momentum for 2026

March Market Update: Strong Momentum for 2026 The final quarter of 2025 presented challenges for the small business sales sector, with various delays slowing the pace of completions. However, persistence paid off, and those transactions have now successfully settled. The market has shifted significantly in the first two months of 2026. We are seeing a surprising surge in activity, particularly driven by strong interest from local buyers. At Gunnink & Co, our team remained active throughout the holiday period to meet this demand, managing a high volume of inquiries across all sectors. This momentum has translated into a very successful start to the year. Notably, 30% of our recent sales were completed with existing buyers in our database, successfully closing without the need for public internet marketing.

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January 2025

Market Update: Strong Overseas Buyer Interest Fuels Business Sales

January Market Update: Strong Overseas Buyer Interest Fuels Business Sales The business sales market remains active, with significant interest from overseas buyers. Many of these buyers, who have been searching for suitable opportunities for six to twelve months, are now finalising acquisitions and completing settlements. This trend has been particularly evident at Gunnink & Co. We maintained operations throughout the holiday period and observed continued strong demand for quality businesses, receiving approximately 75% of our usual inquiry volume.

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October 2024

The State of the Perth Business Market in 2024

Navigating the Local Perth Business Landscape The Perth business landscape in 2024 presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges. As Western Australia continues to leverage its resource-sector strength, we are seeing significant diversification into technology, renewable energy, and specialized hospitality sectors. Resilience in Key Sectors Despite global economic headwinds, the local market remains resilient. Transaction volumes for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) have seen a 12% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth is largely driven by a renewed interest in established service-based businesses with stable recurring revenue.

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October 2024

Market Update: Overseas Buyers Drive Business Sales

October Market Update: Overseas Buyers Drive Business Sales Despite a slight dip in local activity, the business market remains buoyant thanks to strong interest from overseas buyers. These international investors are snapping up businesses across a wide range of sectors, demonstrating confidence in the local economy. This surge in activity has led to a flurry of deals, with many businesses currently under offer. Brokers are anticipating a busy lead-up to Christmas as they work to finalise these transactions.

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April 2024

A Look at the Market: Recent Trends and What's Ahead

A Look at the Market: Recent Trends and What’s Ahead Opportunities for buyers After a strong close to 2023, we’ve noticed a bit of a slowdown in the first few months of this year. However, we’re aiming for a strong rebound in the next three months, leading up to June 30th, 2024. While inquiries remain reasonably strong, we’re aware that some suppliers in the mining industry are experiencing a slight downturn.

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