In May 2005 , eBay bought Gumtree , which offers a similar service for cities in the UK , Ireland , Poland , Hong Kong , South Africa , Australia and New Zealand , as well as the Spanish company Loquo . In May 2005 eBay acquired Gumtree , which offers a similar service for cities in Britain , Ireland , Poland , Hong Kong , South Africa , Australia and New Zealand , as well as the Spanish company LoQUo .