Renting or buying, the shortlist problem is the same
The big rent-or-buy decision gets all the attention. But once you've chosen, you're back to the same grind either way: too many places, not enough clarity, two people who can't keep track. Groundwork handles both modes.
One tool, two modes
Set a hunt to Buy and prices, value-for-money and exports work on purchase price. Flip it to Rent and everything moves to a weekly-rent basis — value becomes score per $100 of rent, so you can spot the rental that's genuinely worth the premium. The scoring itself doesn't change; only the money does.
Renting deserves real comparison too
Rentals move fast and you often decide in a day, which is exactly when a scored shortlist earns its keep. Walk in, tick what it has, flag the deal-breakers, and your ranking updates on the spot — so you apply for the right one before it's gone, not the one you happened to see last.
Decide together either way
Buying with a partner or renting with housemates, everyone scores the same shared list. The decision is made on what you all rated, not on who argued hardest in the car afterwards.
Ready to start your shortlist?
Add your first place and score it in under a minute — no signup. Bring your people in whenever you're ready.
Common questions
Does it work for renting as well as buying?
Yes. Switch a hunt to Rent mode and the price field, the value-for-money score and your exports all move to a weekly-rent basis. Everything else works the same.
Can my partner or housemates use it with me?
That's the whole idea. Invite anyone you're searching with by email and you all score the same shared shortlist — no more scattered group chats and half-remembered favourites.
How is each property scored?
You decide. Set your own categories, points and deal-breakers, add a location rating and a gut-feel score, and Groundwork rolls it into one comparable number for every place.
Is Groundwork free?
Yes — Groundwork is free for buyers and renters, with no per-property or per-hunt charges. You can start scoring straight away without even creating an account.