Wellington
Wellington is a government, technology and university market with constrained land but weather, seismic and public-sector risk. In the New Zealand beta page it should be read as a practical diligence market, not a headline destination: tenant depth, local regulation, exit liquidity and building-level permissions decide the outcome. Demand is mainly supported by Government employment, Technology, Universities, while the investor case is strongest as a selective buy-and-hold allocation. For Israeli buyers, the key is to verify title, bank/KYC, tax registration, local property management and STR legality before relying on gross yield. The row therefore uses conservative sourced fields and keeps unsupported STR yield cells null rather than inventing performance.
* Exchange rates shown for illustration only, based on ECB mid-market rate. Actual transactions may be subject to conversion fees.
Local STR Rules — Wellington
No national STR licence was identified. Visitor accommodation can trigger council rates, consent, body-corporate, insurance and tax consequences.
Market Analysis — Wellington
Key demand drivers and main investment risks
✅Demand Drivers
- •Government employment
- •Technology
- •Universities
- •Harbour lifestyle
⚠️Key Risks
- •Seismic and insurance risk
- •Public-sector concentration
- •NZD exposure
- •No primary STR yield
🇮🇱 Notes for Israeli investors
Israeli activity should be treated as limited for Wellington. Use local counsel and property management; do not assume direct TLV flight coverage or Hebrew-service depth unless the buyer verifies current airline schedules and provider capacity.
Schools: curricula and languages of instruction
This reports which school curricula and languages of instruction are available to a child in this city — not how many foreign residents live here.
Public schools: languages of instruction: English; Māori (Māori-medium schools); Pacific languages; te reo Māori · Source
Chilton Saint James School
Curricula: Cambridge International; Cambridge International (per aggregator); Cambridge International Curriculum (IGCSE, A Level); NCEA
Language of instruction: not stated by the source
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Queen Margaret College
Curricula: IB Diploma Programme; IB DP; IB Middle Years Programme; IB MYP; IB Primary Years Programme; IB PYP; NCEA
Language of instruction: ENGLISH
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Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Curricula: Cambridge International
Language of instruction: not stated by the source
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Scots College
Curricula: IB Diploma Programme; IB DP; IB Middle Years Programme; IB MYP; IB Primary Years Programme; IB PYP; NCEA
Language of instruction: ENGLISH
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St Mark's Church School
Curricula: IB Primary Years Programme; IB PYP
Language of instruction: ENGLISH
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Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School (Ruru La Chouette French bilingual class)
Curricula: New Zealand Curriculum delivered bilingually (French/English)
Stages or ages: Years 1-8
Language of instruction: English; French · Language source
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Wellington College
Curricula: Cambridge International; Cambridge International (per aggregator); NCEA
Language of instruction: not stated by the source
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Listed alphabetically — not a ranking or a recommendation. Compiled from public sources; confirm details with the school.
Properties in Wellington
312 for sale·278 for rent
Properties for Sale in Wellington
Latest Listings
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Yield by Neighborhood — Wellington
Microzone investment comparison — CASABROVA
| Neighborhood | Price/m² | STR Yield | STR Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnsonville commuterrailtownhouse | No data yet | 2.71%–3.09% | STR Restricted 🟡 | |
| Mount Victoria | No data yet | 1.78%–1.94% | N/A | |
| Brooklyn | No data yet | 2.47%–2.91% | N/A | |
| Newtown | No data yet | 2.57%–2.93% | N/A | |
| Te Aro/Cuba Quarter | No data yet | 3.11%–3.41% | N/A | |
| Karori | No data yet | 2.32%–2.59% | N/A | |
| Thorndon | No data yet | 1.82%–2.02% | N/A |
Yield and price ranges are internal AI-research estimates from public real-estate portals (Tranio, Investropa, Globes, etc.), refreshed quarterly. Not primary-source data.
Investment Areas in Wellington
Johnsonville
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Mount Victoria
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Brooklyn
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Newtown
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Te Aro/Cuba Quarter
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Karori
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Thorndon
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Editorial | CASABROVA
All articles →CASABROVA Global Investor Briefing — October 2026
The board barely moved: twenty-one of twenty-nine markets are unchanged, and the three that crossed two points did so because our own readings changed, not because anything happened in those markets. The top is now a three-way tie — Estonia 74.6, Poland 74.3, Slovenia 74.3 — with three tenths of a point between first and third.
CASABROVA Global Investor Briefing — September 2026
The Score did not move: no market changed by even half a point, and Estonia edged past Poland into #1 by 0.20 — inside the noise. What moved was the cost of money, and in opposite directions: New Zealand and Korea raised, Israel cut, Canada held, and 12-month Euribor crossed 3%. House prices rose in 25 of the 27 markets we can price for 2025, led by Hungary at +18.3%; only Canada and New Zealand fell.
Q2 2026 Investor Briefing
Our quarterly cross-market briefing: twenty-nine markets, the cost of borrowing as a foreign buyer, cycle position, tax by nationality, and the CASABROVA Score.
Market Review — Wellington
New Zealand is institutionally clean but foreign-buyer access is the central gating item. Auckland carries most liquidity; Wellington and Christchurch offer different employment and affordability profiles.
For Israeli buyers, the work begins with OIO/LINZ eligibility, tax status and bank lending. NZD exposure can be material, and long travel distance increases management friction.
CASABROVA treats New Zealand as a quality market with a hard access filter. Do not price a deal until counsel confirms the buyer and property class are eligible.
Last updated: May 11, 2026
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