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Kiwi Choose Property Over Passion, New Survey Reveals
A new survey's confirmed NZ's love affair with property, revealing some prefer browsing listings to romance
Last updated: 10 October 2025
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A new Trade Me Property survey confirms Kiwis' deep obsession with real estate, revealing 13% of New Zealanders would rather browse listings than have sex. Over half (55%) also prefer scrolling for homes to using dating apps.
Browsing habits are becoming more practical, with fewer people looking at homes outside their budget and most using the site to check sale prices. The survey also highlights our "nosy neighbour" tendencies, with many admitting to looking up friends' and neighbours' homes online.
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Trade Me Property spokesperson, Casey Wylde
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