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Sign Up & Claim Your 3 Months FreeSince 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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Download ebookAs the Top of the South Island's most trusted property management company, proudly serving property owners and investors across Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions for over two decades. We are the largest specialised property management firm aligned with Summit Real Estate, we've built our reputation on delivering exceptional service, local expertise, and unwavering commitment to protecting your investment.
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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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The latest REINZ Monthly Property Report, shows the property market across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough continues to track steadily, with buyer caution and longer selling periods remaining key themes.
Data compared to April 2025 highlights a market that remains active, particularly among first-home buyers, while higher-end market activity has softened due to reduced movement in the lower to mid-range sectors.
Across the region, the median days to sell increased to 39 days, sitting slightly above the 10-year April average of 37 days.
Median prices across the Top of the South saw year-on-year decreases:
Nelson median price decreased 6.7% to $695,000Marlborough median price decreased 2.3% to $635,000Tasman median price decreased 8.1% to $781,000Local salespeople reporting that most vendors entered the market with realistic expectations around pricing and competition. Open home attendance remained steady, driven largely by local owner-occupiers and first-home buyers.
Auction activity produced mixed results; however, properties not sold under the hammer were often placed under conditional contract shortly afterwards, showing continued buyer engagement despite more cautious decision-making.
Market sentiment continues to be influenced by longer days to sell, fewer listings and ongoing discussion around interest rates. As the cooler months approach and election year uncertainty builds, industry professionals are not anticipating any significant uplift in activity in the short term.
For buyers, current conditions continue to provide more choice and time to make informed decisions. For sellers, presentation, pricing and strong marketing remain critical in achieving successful outcomes in today’s market.
Source: REINZ Monthly Property Report, Published May 2026. Data compared to April 2025.
For property owners considering their next move, understanding where your property sits in today’s market is more important than ever.
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Summit recently celebrated its 34th Annual Summit Awards alongside the annual Summit Conference at the Rutherford Hotel, bringing together staff from across Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough for a memorable evening of recognition and connection.
The theme running throughout both events focused on the idea that excellence in real estate does not happen by accident. It is built through daily habits, intentional action, teamwork, and a commitment to continually improving the service we provide to our clients and communities.
The evening recognised outstanding achievements across sales, property management, administration, and support services, while also celebrating long-serving team members whose dedication has helped shape Summit over many years.
A huge congratulations to all award winners and long service recipients. Your consistency, professionalism, and commitment to continual improvement truly represent the values that make Summit what it is today.
Summit would also like to acknowledge the incredible efforts of our sales consultants, property managers, realty services teams, mortgage and insurance advisers, and administration staff across the region. Our success is built on strong teamwork and the depth of local experience we are fortunate to have throughout the organisation. Having experienced professionals and mentors available locally allows our teams to collaborate, share knowledge, and ultimately achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.
As a locally owned and independent business, Summit is proud that choosing Summit means supporting local people, local businesses, and reinvesting directly back into the communities we all call home.
2026 Summit Award WinnersAWARDS CATEGORY
RECIPIENT(S)
10 Years’ Service Awards
Emma Barton
Tori Nalder
25 Years’ Service Awards
Diane Taylor
Dwayne Lohmann
Summit Rookies
Brian Sangster & Steph Monopoli
Runner Up Property Manager
Avei Douglas
Top Property Manager of the Year
Fiona Harris
Top Property Management Office
Marlborough Property Management Team
Top Office Sales
Richmond Office
Real Estate Excellence Award
Emma McCashin
Summit Champions 2025/2026
Glyn Delany
Emma McCashin
Michelle Westrupp
Callum Gilchrist
Liam Boshoff
Dwayne Lohmann
Excellence, experience, and community - that’s the Summit difference.
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New data from realestate.co.nz shows weekly average rents rose by 7.8% in Nelson and Bays, with new listing and stock also seeing an increase. Rents in Nelson have hit a record high, with demand continuing to push prices up despite a broader easing across the country.
New data from realestate.co.nz shows the average weekly rent in Nelson and Bays rose to $617 in April, up 7.8% from $573 a year earlier.
The increase highlights ongoing pressure in the local rental market, with Nelson one of just two regions, alongside Waikato, to record a new average rent high.
Realestate.co.nz spokesperson Vanessa Williams said the figures reflected strong demand in the region.
“While many parts of the country are seeing some relief, Nelson continues to show strong demand for rental housing,” she said.
Local rental supply has also lifted slightly. In Nelson, total rental stock rose 7% in April compared to a year earlier, increasing from 84 to 90 listings, and was up 15% on March.
New listings increased 13.6% year-on-year, from 59 to 67, although they were down 19.3% compared to the previous month.
Williams said the increase was “technically defying the laws of supply and demand” given a healthy number of homes were coming onto the market.
“When you look at the types of properties coming on, there are some really quite nice homes, and I wonder if that’s tipped the average over the edge.”
She said rents had been trending upwards for some time, and it was always important to watch for a trend.
Realestate.co.nz spokesperson Vanessa Williams said the increase was “technically defying the laws of supply and demand”.
“This hasn’t come out of nowhere,” she said. “I wouldn’t say it’s a one-off. It’s been building over the year.”
She said the increase could also reflect changing behaviour in the market.
“There may be a combination of people continuing to see value in the rental market, or perhaps selling homes and moving into rentals, which could also be pushing up the average.”
Despite the increase in available properties, supply remains relatively tight, with demand continuing to support higher prices.
Nationally, rents had eased slightly, with the average weekly rent falling 1.4% to $631 — almost $30 below the peak recorded in May 2024.
Williams said the shifting figures showed how quickly conditions could change.
“For renters, it’s a noticeable change from the pressure we were seeing at the peak, but it also shows how quickly market conditions can move,” she said.
She said demand for quality rental housing remained strong, even in regions where prices had softened.
Nina Hindmarsh • Reporter [email protected]
May 7, 2026
Photo credit: Braden Fastier / Nelson Mail
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