Product and Feature Updates

Last updated: 28 June 2023

Keeping you up-to-date with the latest product and feature releases on Trade Me Property.

November 2023

See what’s new in our Trade Me Property Product Update

Grouping and managing watchlisted items

Juggling various favourite items on one Watchlist can become overwhelming, especially when they serve different purposes.

To streamline this experience, we’ve made your Watchlist even better by allowing you to create multiple Watchlists!

Whether you're in search of the ideal beachfront property, gathering inspirational homes, or deliberating between brick or weatherboard, you can conveniently save properties into distinct collections, like a folder.

This new feature makes organising and locating your favourite properties that much easier. Watchlists is currently only available in app.

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June 2023

See what’s new in our Trade Me Property Product Update

Building inspections made safer and easier

We’re stoked to announce that we've partnered with Inzpec, making it super easy for you to connect with a trusted and qualified building inspector when carrying out due diligence for your next home.

Pre-purchase inspections are essential for spotting potential property issues, guiding buying decisions, and ensuring a wise investment. Inzpec aims to revolutionise the real estate industry by making high quality, comprehensive property due diligence easy to obtain and understand.

Using Inzpec removes the stress of trying to find a trustworthy and reliable inspector, especially when time is of the essence. And as an added sweetener, you can get 10% off the report price by booking via a listing on Trade Me!

How does it work?

Inzpec automatically assigns your job to a vetted, independent inspector and coordinates with the seller to arrange the inspection. You are kept informed along the way and your inspection report is delivered within 2 business days - or immediately if a current report is already available.

We have just launched the service in a number of suburbs across Auckland, Canterbury, and Bay of Plenty. So if you’re looking for a home in one of these areas, lookout for Inzpec’s Building Inspection service on the property listing.

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May 2023

See what’s new in our Trade Me Property Product Update

Local school information now on our app

We’ve added school zones to all residential property listings on the Trade Me app! Helping ensure your next home has great, local education options for your tamariki.

To view a property's local schools, simply scroll down the listing page and click ‘See all schools’ for a complete list of in zone, out of zone and unzoned schools. This includes early childhood, primary, intermediate and secondary schools.

You can find this new feature and more on the Trade Me app for iOS and Android when searching for properties to buy or rent.

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If you have feedback or ideas about how we can improve, head over to our community site to create a post.

April 2023

See what’s new in our second ever Trade Me Property Product Update

New search filters

Recently we introduced a bunch of new ways to narrow down your property search results by adding more specific search filters. This makes it easier for Kiwi to find exactly what they’re looking for in their next home.

If you absolutely must have a garage for your workshop, a separate lounge for the kids, or maybe a study for your new digital nomad lifestyle - you can specify this when searching for your next home on Trade Me!

Get alerts of new listings that match your criteria by saving your search - it’s a great way for your dream home to find you.

You can find these new filters and more on the Trade Me app for iOS or Android and on our website when searching for properties to buy or rent.

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If you have feedback or ideas about how we can improve, head over to our community site to create a post.

March 2023

See what’s new in our first ever Trade Me Property Product Update

Property insights from homes.co.nz

I’ve been dreaming of this one since being a property hunter myself, so you can imagine my excitement to be able to announce it! We’re now displaying council valuations, sales histories, and estimated values on all properties for sale. You can find this on our website and in the Trade Me app for iOS or Android.

Map search on the go

We’ve added map search for property to the Trade Me app for iOS, and coming very soon to Android! We know many property hunters love using a map to find their next home, and it’s a really cool way to find open homes nearby. Or you could use the feature to look further afield at some dream coastal properties - who knows, maybe one day!

Try out the new map feature on the Trade Me app on iOS or Android.

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If you have feedback or ideas about how we can improve, head over to our community site to create a post.

Gregor Hillhouse
Gregor Hillhouse

Gregor is a Product Manager here at Trade Me and has been in the team since 2020.

He loves all things property and purchased his first home in 2017, where he lives with his fiancee, son, and dog named Bonus.

Because he's experienced the home-buying journey firsthand, he's passionate about making it seamless for other Kiwi.