Buying guide

What does the ‘Listed' date mean on Trade Me Property?

A quick explainer.

Last updated: 9 July 2025

AI summary

The Listed date on a Trade Me Property listing indicates when it was uploaded to our site, not how long the property has been for sale.

A property can be relisted for various reasons, such as a change in agency or if it has been off-site for a period. Therefore, the Listed date should not be interpreted as when the property first came to market. Buyers wanting this information should ask the listing agent directly for the property’s history.

All listings on Trade Me have a ‘Listed date’, including listings on Trade Me Property.

The ‘Listed date’ simply refers to the date a specific property listing was uploaded to our site. It should not be used to determine how long a property has been on the market for sale.

We have policies to govern when and how frequently properties can be relisted on Trade Me Property, for example when a property has been off-site for 45 days, on-site for more than 90 days, or if a new agency takes over the listing. A property might be relisted on site at various stages or for various reasons. Therefore, the ‘Listed date’ (and ‘latest listings’) should not be construed by buyers as “the date a property first came to market”.

We strongly encourage buyers to research and inform themselves about a property, beyond what’s on a Trade Me listing. If you are interested in how long a property has been on the market, we recommend that you ask the listing agent.

The contents of this article were accurate at the date it was published.