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Get the full story with new council data
We've added official council data to property listings.
Last updated: 11 November 2025
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Trade Me has enhanced residential property listings with official council data, now available in the Property Insights section. This helps you build a fuller picture of a home with an extra layer of official information.
Sourced from local councils and Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), these "Council records" include:
- Floor area, materials, and build decade
- Capital Value (CV) and Land Value
- Legal description and ownership type
This feature provides buyers with more comprehensive, verified details right on the listing.
We've added official council data to the Property Insights section on our residential listings.
This helps you build a fuller picture of a whare (home) with an extra layer of official information, right where you need it.
You'll now see details clearly marked as a "Council record," which can include:
- Floor area
- Wall and roof materials
- The decade the home was built
- Capital Value (CV), Land Value, and Improvement Value
- Legal description and Certificate of Title
Ownership type e.g. Freehold
This data is publicly available information sourced from your local council and Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).
Want to know more about this data? Click here.
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