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House-hunting guide · Wellington, New Zealand

House-hunting in Wellington, scored and shared

Wellington's hillside homes, harbourside apartments and character cottages each come with their own trade-offs of sun, wind and the walk down into town. A consistent score per home cuts through and ranks them on what actually matters to you.

Wellington's harbour and city centre ringed by green hills at dusk.
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Compare Wellington homes on what matters to you

Whether you're weighing up Te Aro, Mount Victoria, Newtown or anywhere else around Wellington, the hard part is the same: too many listings, not enough clarity. Groundwork lets you score each place against your own priorities and ranks the shortlist automatically — so the standouts rise to the top instead of getting lost in a tab graveyard.

A local angle worth scoring

Sun, wind exposure and earthquake strengthening are real deciding factors in Wellington — make them scoring categories, not afterthoughts.

Searching Wellington with someone else

Buying with a partner or renting with housemates across Wellington? Invite them by email and you all score the same shared shortlist — the decision gets made on what you rated together, not on who saw the last place. It updates live, right there at the inspection.

Popular Wellington areas people compare in Groundwork

  • Te Aro, Wellington
  • Mount Victoria, Wellington
  • Newtown, Wellington
  • Karori, Wellington
  • Petone, Wellington
  • Island Bay, Wellington

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Common questions

Is Groundwork free to use in Wellington?

Yes — it's free for buyers and renters everywhere, Wellington included, and you can start scoring without creating an account.

Does it work for Wellington rentals as well as buying?

It does. Switch a hunt to Rent mode and the price field, value-for-money score and exports all move to a weekly-rent basis — handy in a fast Wellington rental market.

Can I compare properties from different Wellington areas?

Yes. Add places from anywhere around Wellington, score them the same way, and Groundwork ranks them side by side so different areas become genuinely comparable.

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