‘you’ll be glad you chose Summit’,
and to achieve that, every Summit team member aims to provide a real estate service that is second to none. We value relationships. We have maintained a close connection with our community since our first day of operation. Summit has grown with the region through numerous events, sports, cultural and other community-based initiatives, including 5 years as principal sponsor of the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter. While we source an ever-increasing percentage of inquiries from our high-profile, web-based marketing, the vast majority of business is still completed face-to-face with our clients and salespeople.
Summit maintains a simple strategy; we provide our salespeople with the best resources, marketing, training, technology, and management support to achieve the best result possible for every client. Built on a solid foundation of many years of ethical trading, Summit is a member of the NZ Realtors Network - the most successful group of Real Estate companies in New Zealand. Summit has unique advantages; salespeople enjoy the benefits of working in a progressive multi-office environment, no franchise fees sent out of town, and the region’s largest real estate agency.
1992
Established Office at
526 Main Road Stoke, Stoke
2001
Opened Commercial Office
Nelson
2002
Opened Motueka
102 High Street
2006
New Stoke Office opens
506 Main Road Stoke
2009
Opened Summit House Nelson
60 Rutherford Street
2010
Opened Picton Office
56 High Street
2013
New Richmond Office opens
203 Queen Street
2019
New Blenheim Office opens
30 Alfred Street
2026
Expanded Property Management Richmond Office opens
201-203 Queen Street
Summit understand what makes the Top of the South Island unique, from the majestic bays of the Sounds, the golden sand beaches of Abel Tasman, to the vibrant communities of our provincial towns.
Our real difference is our culture and people. Summit’s success is the results of the many outstanding people who have joined us. We have the largest team of qualified, experienced real estate specialists, and we’re well equipped to deal with all facets of real estate. Our commitment to providing unparalleled service and working as a team makes Summit the region’s most preferred real estate agency by far.
It’s the support from our local community that we gratefully acknowledge when looking at Summit’s achievements to date and our current position as market leaders. We show our gratitude in very real ways, giving back to our local community.
It is not often you get the opportunity to buy a stunning home with quality fixtures and fittings while getting your fix of altruism by supporting a worthy cause.
This stunning 193sqm new-build set on an easy-care, 508sqm, fully landscaped section in the sough-after Ngati Rarua subdivision was built by Signature Homes as a charity build for the Top of the South Community Foundation.
‘Community Foundations are all about leaving a personal legacy in your community, forever’ says Dave Ashcroft, Chair of the Foundation. ‘Community Foundations build long-term, reliable funding streams for their local communities by investing and growing the gifts they receive. So, you’re not really giving to a Community Foundation, but through it. And the investment model means your generosity will have benefits, forever. We encourage and inspire generous donors to connect with projects and causes that are dear to their hearts. We invest and grow donor’s gifts, distributing the income earned, so that their gift will keep giving for generations to come.’
Top of the South Community Foundation provides the charitable framework, professional financial oversight and governance to ensure your giving generates the maximum good and creates an intergenerational legacy.
Simon Bixley from Signature Homes says;
‘The charity build has received enormous support from Signature’s suppliers and contractors who recognised the positive impact this project will have in due course on our wider Nelson Tasman community.’
For the purchaser of this property, this means a number of extras such as a ducted heat pump system, 2 tiled bathrooms, skylights and a fully landscaped section.
Summit is proud to be able to support this great project which operates in the same rohe as Summit has offices; Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.
Emma McCashin, from Summit Richmond’s office says;
‘We’d love our loyal client base to help spread the word about this amazing opportunity to support such a great local charity. If you know anyone looking for a new build, with lots of added extras, all ready to shift in, please let them know.’
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There's something wonderful happening in our local schools - kids are getting outside, having fun, and learning new skills through an exciting football program that's making a real difference in our community.
Summit Real Estate has partnered with Nelson Suburbs Football Club to launch the 'Football in Schools' program, bringing professional coaching directly to primary school students across Nelson. The initiative addresses a growing need for more sports programs in our local schools while helping kids develop fundamental movement skills and confidence.
Phil Williams, Development Officer at Nelson Suburbs FC, is thrilled with the response. "We saw a real need for more sports in school programs, and Summit's support has been incredible in making this happen. The positive feedback from schools has been fantastic, and watching kids enjoy getting outside the classroom is really rewarding." Williams works alongside Academy Director Neil Connell to deliver the program, which focuses on fundamental movement skills and coordination that benefit all sports and activities.
The beauty of this program is that it's not just about football - it's about building confidence, having fun, and getting active, which is especially important for children's wellbeing. "Kids who love basketball or other sports can relate to what we do," explains Williams. "The flow-on effect is that children really enjoy getting outside the classroom, and we focus on skills that work across all sports."
The program has already kicked off successfully at several local schools including Birchwood School, Stoke Primary, Enner Glynn, Nayland Primary, and Tahunanui Primary, with Nelson Christian Academy set to join soon. Plans are underway to expand to intermediate schools and bring the program to even more students in the coming months.
This partnership showcases what happens when local businesses and sports clubs work together for our kids. "It's about giving children opportunities to try something new and creating connections in our community," says a club representative. "Sport brings everyone together and gives kids something fun and active to look forward to during their school day."
Looking ahead, the club has exciting plans including community pop-up events where families can come together and give football a try. "We want to keep building these community connections and expanding the community side of things," promises Williams. "There's plenty more to come on the horizon."
Programs like this demonstrate the power of local partnerships in supporting our young people. When businesses like Summit invest in community initiatives, everyone benefits - kids get active, schools gain valuable programs, and our community grows stronger together. The Football in Schools program represents Summit's commitment to supporting the next generation and building a vibrant, connected community where every child has the opportunity to discover their potential and enjoy the benefits of sport and physical activity.
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Summit Rural Sales and Marketing Consultant Angus Malcolm, from our Richmond office on the current Rural Market. Here is what Angus had to say.
The rural market, impacted by different drivers to the residential market, has seen stock levels falling over the past six months and prices have remained strong in most sectors. With just 17 rural properties over 2ha in size listed in the Tasman District and 19 lifestyle properties, buyers are limited for choice.
Some of the main drivers for this change are:
- Supply volume remains constrained due to strong commodity prices in most sectors meaning vendors aren’t selling as their cash flows remain strong.
- Banks are keen to lend to rural properties with a proven cash flow, keeping their risk low.
- Rural demand has increased as people realise what can be bought for the same money as in town.
- Working remotely and flexible work options have become more common. This is enabling migration from cities to the countryside.
Although some of the rural sectors have increased uncertainty due to the Ukraine conflict, rising fuel costs, rising interest rates and disrupted supply lines, the overall sentiment is still relatively strong. Below we highlight three of the largest sectors:
1. Dairy. The industry has had a succession of payout forecast increases this season. Fonterra now sits at a mid-range forecast of $9.30 per kg of milk solids, making it the highest ever.
2. Beef. The strong overseas demand and a tightening of global beef supply are increasing prices and have led Beef and Lamb NZ to lift farm profit forecasts by 29% in 2021/22. Competition for traditional dry stock pasture land has seen significant pressure from forestry interests as the carbon price has strengthened over the past year.
3. Forestry. The industry has seen a highly volatile log market over the past year with overall profitability now also impacted by cost increases due to rising fuel prices.
Offsetting this is a massive expansion of new plantings on the back of carbon prices lifting 68% in the past year to over $76/tonne.
Overall, the strong commodity prices in many of the rural sectors will result in significant debt reduction, improved cash flows and improving bank balance sheets which will in turn free up lending for the rural sector. The Summit rural team is available to cast a fresh pair of eyes over your property to give you an up-to-date appraisal of its current value.
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Our first issue of the Summit Weekly published in September 2004, this has become an integral part of establishing Summit as the region's most preferred real estate agency.
Across the Top of the South and every corner of our region, our salespeople are renowned for providing exceptional service because our clients deserve nothing less.
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