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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Buy Property in Wellington, New Zealand

534 properties from $102K to $1741K

$470K

2,454 sq ft

534

New Zealand's compact capital, dubbed 'the coolest little capital in the world' by Lonely Planet, with a vibrant arts and cafe culture that punches well above its weight. The CBD is fully walkable and public transit usage is the highest in NZ, but prepare for relentless wind -- it's literally the windiest city in the world. Locals are genuinely friendly and the expat community integrates easily, though the cost of living is high for its size.

534 Listings in Wellington

703/5 Aitken Street, Thorndon, Wellington City, Wellington

$101,500

703/5 Aitken Street, Thorndon, Wellington City, Wellington

1 bedapartment
11C/120 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington City, Wellington

$130,500

11C/120 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington City, Wellington

2 bedsapartment
8/20 Egmont Street, Wellington Central, Wellington City, Wellington

$136,300

8/20 Egmont Street, Wellington Central, Wellington City, Wellington

1 bedapartment
44/29 Webb Street, Mount Cook, Wellington City, Wellington

$144,420

44/29 Webb Street, Mount Cook, Wellington City, Wellington

1 bedapartment
2G/49 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington City, Wellington

$159,500

2G/49 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington City, Wellington

2 bedsapartment
3/31 Gordon Street, Avalon, Lower Hutt City, Wellington

$159,500

3/31 Gordon Street, Avalon, Lower Hutt City, Wellington

1 bedapartment
509/12 Martin Square, Te Aro, Wellington City, Wellington

$171,100

509/12 Martin Square, Te Aro, Wellington City, Wellington

2 bedsapartment
12C/120 The Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington City, Wellington

$173,420

12C/120 The Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington City, Wellington

2 bedsapartment
63/232 Middleton Road, Churton Park, Wellington City, Wellington

$173,420

63/232 Middleton Road, Churton Park, Wellington City, Wellington

1 bedapartment
2J/242 Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington City, Wellington

$174,000

2J/242 Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington City, Wellington

5 bedsapartment
4/179 The Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington City, Wellington

$174,050

4/179 The Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington City, Wellington

2 bedsapartment
4/15 Ebdentown Street, Ebdentown, Upper Hutt City, Wellington

$179,800

4/15 Ebdentown Street, Ebdentown, Upper Hutt City, Wellington

2 beds11,969 sq ftapartment
3N/154 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington City, Wellington

$185,600

3N/154 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington City, Wellington

1 bedapartment
2/46 Wood Street, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt City, Wellington

$188,500

2/46 Wood Street, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt City, Wellington

1 bed157,605 sq ftapartment
2/21 Britannia Street, Petone, Lower Hutt City, Wellington

$191,400

2/21 Britannia Street, Petone, Lower Hutt City, Wellington

2 bedsapartment
2/25 Britannia Street, Petone, Lower Hutt City, Wellington

$197,200

2/25 Britannia Street, Petone, Lower Hutt City, Wellington

2 bedsapartment
G/1033 Fergusson Drive, Clouston Park, Upper Hutt City, Wellington

$202,420

G/1033 Fergusson Drive, Clouston Park, Upper Hutt City, Wellington

2 bedsapartment
504/20 Hanson Street, Mount Cook, Wellington City, Wellington

$208,800

504/20 Hanson Street, Mount Cook, Wellington City, Wellington

1 bedapartment
6/1079 High Street, Taita, Lower Hutt City, Wellington

$211,700

6/1079 High Street, Taita, Lower Hutt City, Wellington

1 bedhouse
3D/19 Cottleville Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington City, Wellington

$213,440

3D/19 Cottleville Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington City, Wellington

2 bedsapartment
5/19 Pirie Crescent, Moera, Lower Hutt City, Wellington

$214,020

5/19 Pirie Crescent, Moera, Lower Hutt City, Wellington

2 bedsapartment
5/62 Moxham Avenue, Hataitai, Wellington City, Wellington

$214,600

5/62 Moxham Avenue, Hataitai, Wellington City, Wellington

1 bedapartment
6/17 Wellington Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton City, Waikato

$216,920

6/17 Wellington Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton City, Waikato

1 bedapartment
3A/1 Grant Road, Thorndon, Wellington City, Wellington

$217,500

3A/1 Grant Road, Thorndon, Wellington City, Wellington

2 bedsapartment
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Living in Wellington

What American expats need to know about New Zealand

Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa โ€” points-based system requiring a skilled job offer in NZ. New pathways opening August 2026 for trades workers and those with 5+ years experience. Accredited Employer Work Visa is the faster route if you already have a job offer.

Excluding rent, a single person needs ~$1,020 USD/mo; a family of four ~$3,720 USD/mo. Rent (1-bed, city center): Auckland ~$1,275, Wellington ~$1,045, Christchurch ~$810. Groceries run NZ$25-35/day per person. Overall 10-25% below US major cities.

NZ has strict biosecurity laws โ€” importing food, plants, or outdoor gear can result in heavy fines. The work-life balance is exceptional, but the job market is small and remote from everywhere.

Morning surf before work, weekends tramping through Lord-of-the-Rings landscapes, and a laid-back culture where shoes are optional and nature is never more than ten minutes away.

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