Te Aro, Wellington is home to 160 active real estate agents and 50 active real estate agencies. There are 5 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 41 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 174 active and sold properties, with 103 reviews in total. This is a 22% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Great professionalism, communication, market knowledge and a pleasure to work with.
Buyer Review • 3 days ago
If you’re looking for exceptional service, great communication, and knowledge of a property then Gael Van Hattum is your agent. She went above and beyond to get our property deal done in a very short time frame. We can’t thank her enough
I had the pleasure of working with Tania when purchasing my apartment, and I couldn't have been happier with the experience. Throughout the process, Tania was professional, helpful, and considerate. She was always available to answer questions, kept me informed, and for me communicated just the right amount, not too much not too little. She has a calm, approachable manner and made the experience smooth and straightforward. I feel she genuinely cares about her clients (both vendors and buyers) and certainly delivered me a great service. I happily recommend Tania.
John helped us buy our current apartment and then sell our previous one, so we got to work with him both as buyers and sellers. He was excellent throughout: friendly, responsive, knowledgeable, supportive, and proactive, and he always kept us up to date. In a word: reliable. Everything felt clear and well handled from start to finish. He and his assistant even coordinated all the renovation work and checked on the flat regularly, allowing us to get on with our usual busy lives. We'd gladly work with him again, which I think says it all.
I am not sure this sale was orthodox in anyway as Tommy worked extraordinarily hard and very closely with the a foreign translator as the purchasers English was limited. The degree of communication required was significant, going unconditional was also difficult from perspective that the purchaser did not have prearranged finance which was being sourced from from overseas. This all took additional time and patience. Ultimately we got there. Tommy, certainly was the right guy for us and represented us very well and frequently kept us up to date with progress. Personally, we do feel very lucky that we sold successfully when it comes to the Wellington market situation, we really wanted to sell and with around 250 apartments on the market. It looked unlikely that it would happen however through Tommys focus and perseverance coupled with his professionalism, we can say that we are more than satisfied with the sale and timing having met all expectations.
Jason was fantastic to work with and made the whole home-buying process so much easier than I expected. His communication was excellent throughout -- always quick to respond, proactive, and happy to answer my many questions. His knowledge of the Wellington market was incredibly valuable, and I always felt like I was getting honest, practical advice rather than a sales pitch. What I appreciated most was that he was never pushy or trying to rush me into a decision. He genuinely wanted me to find the right place (and be 100% comfortable with the place I had chosen), and that made all the difference. On top of that, Jason is just a genuinely friendly, down-to-earth guy who's fun to deal with, which made what can be a super stressful process actually enjoyable and smooth. I'd highly recommend him to anyone buying or selling in Wellington -- you'll be in great hands!
Selling my apartment in Wellington during what was a particularly challenging market for both apartment sales and real estate in general was never going to be easy. Looking back, I couldn't have asked for a better agent than Samantha Hunt from Lowe & Co. From the outset, Samantha was fantastic to work with. She is a great communicator, always keeping me informed and providing honest, practical advice throughout the entire process. She is personable, approachable, and genuinely cares about her clients, which helped me navigate through quite a stressful time. One of Samantha's greatest strengths is her knowledge of the apartment market. She understood the apartment complex, knew how to navigate the unique challenges of apartment sales, and gave me confidence that my property was being marketed in the best possible way. I was particularly grateful for her proactive suggestions and willingness to explore different approaches to get more eyes on the listing as market conditions changed. What impressed me most was Samantha's persistence and perseverance. Despite a difficult market, she remained positive, determined, and committed to achieving the best possible result. She never stopped looking for opportunities, following up with buyers, and refining the strategy where needed. Her dedication and work ethic were truly outstanding. I would highly recommend Samantha if you want an agent who is approachable, caring, detail-oriented, highly knowledgeable about apartments, and an excellent communicator who will go above and beyond. Her professionalism, perseverance, and commitment were exceptional, and I couldn't have asked for anyone better to help me with my selling journey.
John's experience in living in an apartment in central Wellington and having been on Body Corporates gives him an inside view on what apartment buyers are looking for and whats important to know. He made the whole process super easy and provided confidence and a professional manner throughout the process.
Buyer Review • about 1 month ago
I had a fantastic experience purchasing my home through Gael and would happily recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell. Throughout the entire process, Gael was professional, responsive, and prompt. She kept me updated every step of the way and was always willing to answer my questions or find the information I needed. Of course Gael was acting on behalf of the vendor, but I did find her to be honest, transparent, and fair. She was open about what she could share and I felt I could rely on her. Her expertise made a real difference to my buying experience. My purchase had an unusual last minute complication due to a code compliance issue on an adjoining unit, essentially blocking our settlement. Despite the extra complexity, Gael managed everything calmly and professionally. She worked with the vendor to present a solution where I could still take possession on the original settlement date, but closing would be on hold until the code certificate was issued next door. Gael's communication regarding the adjoining unit gave me confidence that everything was progressing as it should. Everything turned out fine and we have settled now. Thank you, Gael, for making what could have been a stressful process feel straightforward and well managed. I'm absolutely delighted with my new home and hope to work with you again when the time is right.
Chris and Sara gave me free advice even before I had selected them. This sped up the sale process significantly as when we chose viewing dates the paper work was well underway. I was selling in a difficult market and they gave an accurate reading of what my property (an apartment in Central Wellington) was worth at this time. Their attitude was always positive and realistic; they followed up on all who attended the two viewings scheduled; their negotiation skills ensured I got a fair price .within their expected range. I was never hassled; communication was always professional and timely. The Lowe and Co. support team kept me on track, responded to my questions about process, etc and I felt sheltered from anxiety about the selling process. Throughout the selling journey I felt supported and valued. I would recommend this team to others selling their property becasue it was such a pleasant experience throughout.
63% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
The median sales price for houses is down by 1% YoY making it a great time for buyers.
41 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Te Aro.
The median sale price for apartments in Te Aro is $540k, down 3% over the last 12 months. The number of apartments sold has decreased by 163% over the last 12 months.
Te Aro stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 76 reviews in Te Aro over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Tommy's Real Estate Wellington City have sold 60 properties, which accounts for 36% of the property sales in Te Aro. This is followed by Lowe & Co Realty (AndCo Realty Limited) with 35 property sales (21%) and Harcourts Wellington City (Team Group Realty Ltd) at 23 property sales (14%).

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