Halifax Condominium Market - sept 2025

Stats from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS

Halifax Condominium Market

September 2025 Analysis

Executive Summary

The September condominium market demonstrated a decisive shift toward buyer advantage, characterized by elevated inventory levels and extended marketing periods. With only 50 transactions against 300 available units, the market absorption rate of 16.7% signals persistent oversupply. Price compression averaged $31,274 between list and sale prices, with 80% of closed transactions requiring vendor concessions. Strategic pricing has become paramount in this environment.

Market Fundamentals

Total Inventory
300
221 opening + 79 new listings
Units Sold
50
16.7% of available inventory
Avg. Days on Market
55
Nearly two months to transact
Avg. Price Reduction
$41,214
80% of sales required cuts

Pricing Analysis

Average Listing Price $496,296
Average Selling Price $465,022
Average Variance -$31,274
Notable Transaction: 1470 Summer Street represented the highest-value sale at $1,050,000, having been adjusted from an initial listing of $1,475,000. This reduction of $425,000 demonstrates the pricing discipline required in current market conditions.

Three-Month Sales Trajectory

 
43
July
 
29
August
 
50
September
September volumes improved 72% from August lows but remain below July activity levels

Geographic Distribution

South End
 
Primary Activity
Bedford
 
Secondary Market

Strategic Implications

 

Pricing Discipline Essential

With 80% of transactions requiring price adjustments averaging $41,214, initial pricing accuracy is critical to minimize market exposure and preserve negotiating position.

 

Buyer Leverage Persists

Six-to-one inventory-to-sales ratio creates sustained buyer advantage. Vendors must differentiate through pricing, presentation, and strategic positioning rather than relying on market momentum.

 

Extended Marketing Periods

Average 55-day marketing period requires patient capital and realistic expectations. Properties priced aggressively from inception demonstrate materially shorter time-to-transaction.

Authored by Sandra Pike, REALTOR | The Pike Group, Royal LePage Atlantic
Halifax's Top Resale Listing Agent Since 2016 | Data-Driven Market Insights and Real Estate Commentary

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