As the year draws to a close, First Choice Business Brokers would like to thank every vendor and buyer we’ve worked with—and everyone who has followed, shared, and supported us online. This has been an incredible year of progress and transformation, and we don’t take your confidence in our team lightly.
What stood out in 2025 is the shift in market balance. Buyer enquiries were up around 19% year-on-year, yet the number of businesses coming to market remains tighter. Compared with 2018, overall listings appear to be around 20%–30% lower, while enquiry levels are close to double. In simple terms: more buyers, less supply, which can make strong, well-presented businesses feel scarcer—and more closely contested.
We’re also seeing more Baby Boomer owners actively planning retirement and succession after decades of hard work. If that continues, the year ahead may bring a valuable flow of quality opportunities—particularly where owners prepare early and buyers stay ready.
We look ahead to the coming year with confidence and enthusiasm, and we look forward to supporting your business plans and objectives in the months ahead.
We wish you a safe and relaxing Christmas and a happy New Year, and we look forward to working with you again in 2026!