Shifting your property management to Summit has never been easier. Our expert team takes care of everything, ensuring your investment is in safe hands while maximising returns. Sign up today and receive 3 months of management fees completely free! Stress-free, seamless, and tailored to you.
Sign Up & Claim Your 3 Months FreeToo many landlords only hear from their property manager when something's gone wrong. No updates, no visibility, no idea what's really happening with their investment. If that sounds familiar, it's not you - it's the standard you've been settling for.
Shift to SummitAt Summit, communication isn't left to chance. Every client gets: A dedicated point of contact - not a call centre, Regular, plain-English property updates, Fast response times you can actually count on, Full visibility on maintenance, inspections, and tenancy status. This isn't a marketing promise. It's a standard we hold ourselves to, and one you can hold us to.
Shift to SummitSummit is proud to be the only large property management company to hold industry accreditation -independently verified by recognised industry experts. That means our processes, training, and standards aren't just self-assessed. They're checked, benchmarked, and held accountable by the industry itself. When you switch to Summit, you're not just taking our word for it - you're backed by proof.
Shift to SummitWe manage the entire handover from your current property manager, notifications, document transfers, and tenant communication. So there's no disruption to your tenancy and no extra work for you.
Shift to SummitSince our humble beginnings in 1998, we've grown from a small local business into the region's most preferred property management company. Our deep understanding of the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough property markets ensures your investment receives the specialised attention it deserves.
Your property represents one of your most valuable investments, and we treat it with the respect it deserves. Every Summit property manager holds a Level 4 New Zealand Qualification in Property Management, ensuring you work with certified professionals who understand the complexities of modern property management.
With six strategically located offices spanning Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough, we're never far from your investment property. Our property managers live, work, and operate within the communities they serve, providing intimate local knowledge and rapid response times when you need them most.
Highly recommend Summit Property Management. Great service and excellent communication. They filled our place with great tenants and made everything super easy for us. We will definitely call when we buy another investment property.
Summit is an extraordinary company compared with the other property management companies l have known about. They have always been very supportive, professional and with full legal information and assessments. My assigned property manager has always communicated well and provided a wrap-around service at excellent prices that have taken all the worry out of being a landlord. I am sure that you won't find better.
Summit Property Management was very responsive, and they have quality professionals assisting the customers. For a year they have been accommodating, especially our property manager Samantha Burling coordinated very well and helped us throughout the tenancy. I hope we get a chance again to work in the future. Thank you for all your help!
Summit Property Management has managed our Richmond rental property for about five years. We have been thrilled with the service provided by them and have never had any issues whatsoever. They have always been very quick to respond to any queries on our part, very efficient with the regular property checks, proactive with offering helpful suggestions to benefit the tenants and us. They have always found suitable and reliable tenants, with minimal turnaround time between vacating and incoming tenants. We would recommend them to anyone with rental property management requirements, and we will use them in the future.
Summit have provided me with excellent property management services for several years. They are both reliable and efficient. No complaints!
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You will be allocated a dedicated Property Manager who will serve as your single point of contact at our company. This Property Manager will be responsible for all aspects of managing your property and will remain ultimately accountable for your property's management, even when drawing upon the resources and expertise of other staff members.
You will be provided with multiple direct contact methods for your Property Manager, including: Office telephone number Direct email address Direct mobile number
If you leave a message using any of the direct contact methods provided (office phone, direct email, or mobile number), you will receive a response within one business day.
When your property is available for rent, we will list it on premium real estate platforms including summit.co.nz and realestate.co.nz with professional photography. You will receive weekly updates on marketing progress and tenant enquiries to keep you fully informed throughout the rental process.
We provide complete transparency in our tenant selection process. You will receive full details of every tenancy application, including our comprehensive background checks, credit assessments, and reference verification results. All information will be disclosed to you before we approve any applicant.
Prior to tenant occupancy, your Property Manager will conduct a thorough property inspection and complete a detailed entry condition report. This comprehensive documentation protects both you and the tenant, and is available to you upon request for your records.
Your Summit Property Manager will never authorise expenditure on your property without your prior approval, either through your management authority instructions or case-by-case approval. The only exception is emergency situations where immediate action is required to prevent further property damage, personal injury, or to comply with Residential Tenancies Act requirements - in these cases, we will take appropriate steps to minimise losses and notify you immediately.
Your Property Manager monitors rental payments daily using advanced property management software. Any rental arrears are actioned immediately, with notices issued on the first business day payments become overdue. We pursue all arrears vigorously within the full extent of the Residential Tenancies Act to protect your rental income.
Your Property Manager will conduct professional property inspections at least once every three months (or as specified in your management authority). Following each inspection, you will receive a detailed written report with photographs and video inspection video documenting the property's condition and any maintenance requirements.
When tenants provide notice of their intention to vacate, you will be notified within one business day. We will immediately obtain your instructions regarding re-letting the property, either from your existing management authority or through direct consultation, ensuring minimal vacancy periods.
Upon tenant vacation, your Property Manager will conduct a comprehensive exit inspection within two business days of receiving the keys. You will receive a detailed condition report within the next business day, enabling prompt decision-making on any required repairs or maintenance before re-letting.
You will receive your rental income and detailed monthly statement, including copies of all repair invoices and maintenance receipts, within three business days of the first business day of each month. This ensures timely payment and complete financial transparency.
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Whether you're thinking of selling, buying, refinancing, or simply curious about your home's current worth, it's important to understand what truly drives value and why a professional appraisal provides far more insight than a generic online estimate.
Property value is influenced by much more than recent sales figures.
Important facts to consider are the property's individual characteristics, including land size, usability, views, privacy, sun, outdoor living, garaging, condition, presentation, and the quality of any renovations or improvements. Location also remains one of the biggest drivers, with factors such as proximity to Richmond or Nelson, school zones, employment hubs, recreation facilities, transport, and local amenities all affecting buyer demand. Also, surrounding properties, zoning regulations, flood risks, and future development potential can influence how buyers perceive value.
Property value is ultimately determined by how buyers respond to them within the current market.
Buyer enquiries, open home attendance, competing listings, available stock, and market sentiment can all have a direct impact on what a property may achieve at any given time. This is why understanding today's market is just as important as reviewing yesterday's sales results.
Online valuation tools can provide a useful starting point, but they have limitations.
Most rely heavily on publicly available data and historical sales information. While these can generate a quick estimate, they cannot see the property, assess its presentation, understand improvements that have been made, or account for the unique features that often influence a buyer’s decision. They also can’t interpret current buyer behaviour or local market conditions.
A professional appraisal takes a far more comprehensive approach.
An experienced Summit agent physically views the property they are appraising, analyses relevant comparable sales, reviews current competing listings, and combines this information with firsthand knowledge of what buyers are actively seeking in today's market. They understand the subtle differences between streets, neighbourhoods, and property types that can significantly affect value but may be missed by an automated system.
For buyers and sellers alike, market evidence remains the foundation of any credible appraisal.
Recent comparable sales show what purchasers have been willing to pay, while current listings help identify the competition a property may face. However, interpreting this information correctly requires local knowledge and experience. No two properties are the same, and understanding the differences is often what separates an accurate appraisal from an estimate one.
At Summit, we believe homeowners deserve more.
Our appraisals are designed to provide context, explanation, and practical advice, helping clients understand not only what their property may be worth, but why. By combining local expertise, buyer feedback, and proven sales statistics, we provide a realistic picture of your property's position in today's market.
A professional appraisal delivers the insight, accuracy, and confidence needed to make informed property decisions in an ever-changing market, so speak with a local Summit salesperson – we are here to help and guide you through all real estate transactions.
Article by;
Mandy Springer
Richmond Sales Manager
027 544 1109
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One question I hear more often from vendors is, “What marketing do you include for free?”
It’s a fair question. Selling a property is expensive enough, particularly in a market where people are conscious of where every dollar is being spent.
But perhaps the better question is: is free marketing actually better marketing?
I don’t believe it is that simple.
Every property is different.
A first home, lifestyle property, waterfront home or development opportunity can all require very different approaches to finding the right buyer.
The purpose of marketing isn’t simply to advertise a property. It is to create attention, reach the right audience, present the property in its best light and generate genuine buyer engagement.
Sometimes that can be achieved through the marketing an agent already provides. Other properties may benefit from professional photography, video, drone imagery, targeted digital advertising or a campaign specifically designed to reach buyers outside Marlborough.
The important thing is that additional marketing should have a purpose.
I don’t believe vendors should spend money simply because an agent has a long list of marketing options. Equally, I don’t believe “free” should automatically be the deciding factor when choosing an agent.
When you are selling one of your biggest assets, I believe the conversation should be about strategy, exposure and results.
Ask your agent: Who are we trying to reach? Why are we using this strategy? How will we know if it is working?
Because the cheapest marketing isn’t necessarily the best value.
The real question isn’t what the marketing costs. It’s what the marketing is designed to achieve.
Article by;
Rob Ilott
Picton Branch Manager
027 345 2806
[email protected]
We’re pleased to share that the 2026 Keir Wilkinson Memorial Golf Tournament raised $81,904.20 for Nelson Tasman Hospice - surpassing last year's total of $80,827.
This brings the incredible total raised over the past 5 years to $371,904 for Nelson Tasman Hospice.
This tournament continues to be a wonderful way to remember Keir Wilkinson, a much-loved member of the Summit sales team whose energy, character and passion for the game left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him. It's fitting that his memory lives on through a day that brings people together for good golf and an even better cause.
Support like this matters more than many realise. Nelson Tasman Hospice currently receives just over half of its operational costs from government funding, leaving a shortfall of more than $4 million that needs to be fundraised every single year. That gap is bridged by the generosity of the community, the Nelson Tasman Hospice Shops, and events just like this one - all going toward ensuring local families have access to free hospice care when they need it most.
Huge thanks to Glyn Delany for once again spearheading this outstanding event. It takes a huge amount of time, planning and coordination to deliver something of this scale.
Massive thanks also to everyone who contributed their time and effort; from planning, sponsorship and admin through to marketing, logistics, fundraising, donations, the auction and support on the day. And a massive thanks to the contributing sponsors, supporters and golfers for making it another great day out on the Nelson Golf Course. It’s greatly appreciated, and a great example of what we can achieve when we pull together for a cause that matters.
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At Summit Property Management, we know trust is earned through clarity. That’s why we’ve rolled out industry leading video inspections — giving landlords a front-row seat to your property's condition, from wherever you are. No guesswork. No blurred lines. Just real-time walkthroughs, expert commentary, and peace of mind delivered straight to your screen.
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