Feature article
Search by Travel Time
Find a home closer to the places that matter most.
Last updated: 29 January 2026
AI summary
Find your next home with Trade Me Property's new Travel Time Search. This feature lets you search for listings based on your commute time to important places like work, school, or the gym.
Filter by maximum travel duration and your preferred transport mode—driving, walking, cycling, or public transport. Each listing shows the exact travel time to your saved locations.
This powerful tool is available exclusively on the Trade Me Property app, helping you spend less time travelling.
Tired of spending time in traffic? Our new Travel Time Search lets you find properties to buy based on your desired travel time to where you go most.
- Search by time, not just suburb: Find properties for sale that are actually convenient for your lifestyle.
- Save your regular spots: Add your frequent destinations like 'Work,' 'Kids' School,' or 'Gym' to your search profile.
- Filter by your commute: Instantly filter listings to only see homes within your ideal travel time (e.g. under 30 minutes).
- Choose how you travel: Find a match based on your preferred transport mode—whether you drive, walk, cycle, or take public transport.
- Review the actual travel times: As you browse, you'll see the exact travel time from each property to all your saved destinations, right on the listing.
- Save a search: Be alerted as soon as a new property is listed within your desired travel time.
Spend less time travelling and more time living. Try the new Travel Time Search today! Make sure you’ve got the latest version of our app to see this feature at its best.
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