Compare Homes.co.nz listings
Homes.co.nz is built around the address, not the advert. It pairs each property with an estimated value and a history of past sales — exactly the context you want when comparing one home against another. Here is how to use it in a proper comparison.
Why Homes.co.nz is a useful second opinion
A listing tells you what a vendor is asking. Homes.co.nz adds a different angle: an estimated value for the address and a record of what it has sold for before. If a property is asking well above its estimate, or has changed hands quickly, that is worth noticing.
Because it is address-based, it is also a quick way to sanity-check a property you first spotted on another portal.
How to compare Homes.co.nz properties
- Install the free HouseHunter extension for Chrome or Firefox.
- Browse Homes.co.nz as usual and open the address you are interested in.
- Click the HouseHunter icon to save it to your comparison list.
- Add the same property from TradeMe, RealEstate.co.nz or OneRoof if it appears there too.
- Compare price, land and floor area side by side, then export the shortlist if you need to.
What to look at on each address
- Estimated value versus the current asking price
- Previous sale prices and dates — a quick flip can be a warning sign
- Land area and floor area where available
- Bedrooms and bathrooms for a like-for-like match
- Location — save a work or school address and compare straight-line distances across your shortlist
Compare Homes.co.nz with the other portals
- Compare TradeMe listings — NZ's largest listing marketplace
- Compare RealEstate.co.nz listings — agent listings and hidden prices
- Compare OneRoof listings — listings with suburb insights
- How to compare NZ properties — the full step-by-step guide
Frequently asked questions
What does Homes.co.nz show that other portals don't?
Homes.co.nz organises information by address, including an estimated property value and a history of previous sales. That makes it a useful reference point when you are comparing asking prices across a shortlist.
Can I save Homes.co.nz properties into a comparison table?
Yes. HouseHunter supports Homes.co.nz address pages. Open the property and click the extension icon to capture it, then compare it with listings saved from TradeMe, RealEstate.co.nz and OneRoof.
Is Homes.co.nz's estimate the same as a market price?
No. An estimate is a computer-generated indication of value, not a formal valuation or a guaranteed sale price. Treat it as one data point alongside asking prices, rateable values and recent nearby sales.
Does HouseHunter cost anything?
No. It is free, works in Chrome and Firefox, and requires no account. Your comparison list is stored locally in your browser.
Can I export homes I've saved?
Yes. Export your comparison list to PDF or Excel to share it with a partner, flatmate or adviser.
Compare NZ properties without the chaos
Free browser extension. Track listings from TradeMe, RealEstate.co.nz, Homes.co.nz, and OneRoof in one comparison table. No account required, and your list stays in your browser.