Check out some of our recent successes

A storefront with a blue sign reading "XO BOOK CO." and a glass window decorated with red and cream heart-shaped sticky notes. Inside the store, books are visible on shelves. The bottom of the image features a black and gold logo for Crown Commercial.
Colorful books and a large floral arrangement in a bookstore with blue walls, framed artwork, and people browsing in the background.
A window decorated with red and beige heart-shaped stickers, with stacks of books and a decorative heart on a table inside.
Blue bookshelf with books, notebooks, and decorative items, and a table with books and a tote bag in front.

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Willis Street

Crown Commercial successfully leased this charming retail space to XO Book Co., securing an exciting new tenant for the landlord. XO Book Co. is bringing Wellington’s dedicated romance bookstore to life, offering a cosy, welcoming destination for book lovers to connect and explore new stories. Crown Commercial is proud to have connected these ambitious entrepreneurs with the perfect space to make their unique retail concept a reality. The successful transaction highlights Crown Commercial's expertise in matching quality tenants with well-positioned retail premises across Wellington

Street view featuring storefronts with signs, including Dear Noodle and TJ Katsu, under a wooden awning with sunlight casting shadows on the sidewalk.
Empty commercial space with a tiled floor, a partially assembled white counter, and a row of stacked black chairs near the back wall. The front has store windows and an exit door. The ceiling features exposed wood beams and hanging light bulbs.
Empty fast food restaurant with a counter, a menu board, a red soda fridge, and stacked chairs against the wall. Minimal furniture and decor.

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Courtenay Place

Facilitating the lease of this prominent Courtenay Place hospitality premises represents another successful outcome for Crown Commercial. The property's prime location, generous street frontage and existing commercial kitchen made it an attractive opportunity for hospitality operators seeking a presence in Wellington's vibrant entertainment district. By securing a quality tenant, Crown Commercial delivered a successful result for the landlord while reinforcing the precinct's thriving hospitality offering.

Interior of a bright, modern cafe with hanging pendant lights, a counter with colorful menu displays, a window with a view outside, and potted plants.

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Lambton Quay

Crown Commercial successfully facilitated the lease of this prime Lambton Square hospitality tenancy, achieving an excellent outcome for the landlord. Positioned in the heart of Wellington's CBD, the premises offers outstanding exposure, access to a vibrant food court with over 360 seats, and excellent natural light with outdoor seating. This successful transaction highlights Crown Commercial's ability to secure quality tenants for premium hospitality opportunities in Wellington's most sought-after commercial precincts.

Interior of a modern cafe with white walls, hanging black pendant lights, white tile flooring, and a counter on the right side with kitchen appliances and supplies, with seating areas and artwork on the walls.
City street scene with modern buildings, parked cars, pedestrians, and a storefront named Noah's Tea House.
Inside a modern coffee shop with a bright and clean interior, white walls, black chairs, plants, and a counter with a menu, seen from the shopping mall corridor.
Corner view of a building with a curved glass balcony and neon signs that read 'SugarNoods' and 'SugarNoods' in downtown area under cloudy sky.
A multi-story building painted in blue with large windows and small balconies. The ground floor appears to be a commercial space with illuminated signs and a parking lot in front. The sky is partly cloudy and there are some neon lights on the building.
Indoor staircase with wooden steps, black walls, and colorful string lights hanging from the ceiling.

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Courtenay Place

Crown Commercial successfully sold this landmark hospitality venue in the heart of Courtenay Place. Occupying a prominent corner position, the property benefited from exceptional exposure and strong late-night patronage within one of the city's busiest hospitality destinations. Offering the flexibility to operate as a bar, restaurant or nightclub or to be configured as two separate hospitality venues, the property represented a rare opportunity in one of Wellington's most sought-after nightlife locations. The successful sale of this premium hospitality asset demonstrates Crown Commercial's expertise in delivering outstanding results for hospitality business owners and investors across the Wellington region.

A bartender pouring beer at a bar with a customer watching, in a dimly lit setting with wine bottles and glasses in the background.
People sitting and talking in a restaurant with a yellow and black floral patterned wall and hanging lamp, with a business logo overlay in the bottom left corner.
A bartender pours a drink for a customer at a bar while other patrons sit and chat in the background.
A red wooden door with a golden handle, set in a wall with a window above and on the sides. The wall is painted red, and the door has the number 25. There are various small stickers or signs on the glass panel next to the door.
A group of people at a bar in a dimly lit room with exposed brick walls, colorful art on the wall, and vintage-style ceiling lights.

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Taranaki Street

Crown Commercial successfully leased this fully fitted character bar on behalf of the landlord, securing a quality long-term tenant. With its existing 2am liquor licence, character interior, and prime central location between the convention centre and Courtenay Place, the property represented a rare hospitality opportunity. The successful transaction highlights Crown Commercial's ability to match quality tenants with well-positioned hospitality premises across Wellington.

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Courtenay Place

A city sidewalk scene showing pedestrians walking past a row of storefronts. The storefronts include signs for dumpling, yakitori, just burgers, and amaretto bar and restaurant. The upper part of the image shows a modern glass building with a black and gold CROWN commercial logo overlapping it.

We take pride in our successful lease of 38-44 Courtenay Place on behalf of the landlord, a property that was previously on the market for over a year with another agency. Through strategic insight and innovative thinking we were able to reconfigure the tenancy into five units, each uniquely designed to cater to the specific needs of potential occupants. The exceptional lease terms secured for an extended period reflect our commitment to delivering value for our clients. We are delighted to have not only found a creative solution for a previously challenging property but also to have revitalized this prime location, ensuring its long-term success in the heart of Courtenay Place.

Multistory commercial building with glass windows and signs for rental and dental clinics, street traffic light in foreground, overcast sky.
Image of a commercial building with glass storefronts, including an ATM being used by a person, and a 'For Lease' sign in the window. The photo is in black and white with the 'Crown Commercial' logo in the lower right corner.
Floor plan of a commercial building with five shops, an entrance lobby, restrooms, and a kitchen area, along with service routes and parking.

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Cuba Street

A colorful display of various fresh peppers, eggplants, and vegetables in green bins at a grocery store produce section.

Crown Commercial's successful leasing of 224 Cuba Street to Woolworths Group franchised brand on behalf of the landlord is a testament to our expertise in real estate transactions. The lease agreement is robust, underlining the confidence between the landlord and the tenant in this venture. The site's transformation into a grocery store further adds to the vibrancy of Cuba Street, offering a convenient and quality shopping experience for the local community. Our role in conveying the transaction strengthens the landlord's property investment while also enriching the neighborhood by introducing a trusted name in retail.

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Willis Street

Rendering of a modern four-story building with large glass windows and a ground-floor cafe with blue chairs and tables.

Facilitating the lease of 76 Willis Street to the popular bar Malthouse represents a remarkable achievement. We successfully brokered a long-term lease with favorable terms and an exciting fitout for the premises. This partnership between the landlord and Malthouse promises to be a win-win with the iconic bar set to thrive in this prime location through Crown Commercial's expertise in real estate and leasing. This collaboration not only benefits the landlord but also enriches the vibrant social fabric of Wellington by moving Malthouse into the central city.

Artist impression of a modern building exterior with large windows, red brick accents, and a small group of people walking outside. The interior view shows an industrial space with exposed beams, columns, and brick walls, with two people walking inside and a child playing.
Exterior of a brewery with outdoor seating featuring tables and chairs, string lights above, a sign that reads 'The Malthouse,' and various brewery logos on the wall.
Interior of a building under construction with exposed brick walls, construction workers, tools, and scattered materials.