With six strategically located offices across the top of the South Island, Summit combines over 30 years of local expertise with comprehensive property management solutions and specialised real estate services tailored to our unique regional market.
Our experienced team of sales professionals and property managers are supported by skilled managers who ensure every client receives personalised, results-driven service.
As the Top of the South's market share leader, we connect more buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants than any other agency giving our clients a clear advantage.
Summit Real Estate is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rob as the new manager of our Picton office, bringing a unique blend of sporting excellence and real estate expertise to the Marlborough Sounds property market.
Before transitioning into real estate, Rob was a highly accomplished professional golfer, where he honed the focus, patience, drive, and commitment that are essential for success in his current career. These same skills seamlessly translate into his work as a Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consultant, where he consistently strives for excellence.
Working alongside his partner Sophie, Rob brings 100% dedication to everything he does. The same energy and determination he once devoted to his sporting career are now focused on helping clients achieve their real estate goals. Whether facing a challenge in his professional life or personal interests, Rob's enthusiasm and motivation are evident from the moment you meet him.
As a devoted father of four, Rob understands the importance of home as the heart of family life. This drives his passion to help his clients find not just a house, but a place where they can truly feel at home.
Based in our Picton office, Rob and his team serve clients throughout the Marlborough Sounds region, including waterfront properties, lifestyle homes, and investment opportunities across the stunning Sounds area.
Contact Rob Ilott and the Summit Real Estate Picton team today to discover how their dedication and expertise can help you achieve your real estate goals in the Marlborough Sounds.
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The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill has passed its third reading last Thursday, delivering on the Government’s “commitment to deliver sensible changes to tenancy laws”, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says in his announcement.
Here at Summit Property Management, we see these changes as positive and will help in getting more stock into the rental housing market plus clarify several of the rules rental property owners operate under, below is a summary of the changes.
Changes to take effect from - 30th January 2025
Tenancy termination changes, including:
reintroducing ‘no cause’ terminations, meaning a landlord can end a periodic tenancy with 90 days’ notice without requiring a specific reasonreducing landlords’ notice periods for ending a periodic tenancy to 42 days in specific circumstancesreducing tenants’ notice periods for ending a periodic tenancy from 28 to 21 daysreintroducing landlords’ ability to give notice to end a fixed-term tenancy at the end of its term without requiring a specific reason
Changes to take effect from – 20th March 2025
Changes to improve clarity and efficiency, including:
clarifying that landlords can prohibit smoking inside the main rental premisesclarifying provisions for withdrawing from a tenancy due to family violence
Changes to take effect from – Date TBC – expected late 2025 (commencement is by Order in Council, enabling a date to be set later)
Pet-related changes, including:
the ability to charge a pet bond at a maximum equivalent of two weeks’ rentnew pet consent and damage liability rules
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