Founded by Nicole Darragh CPA

About Summit

Summit is an independent owner's representative for Sydney home renovations. It works for the homeowner, charges fixed fees, and takes no referral fees or commissions.

Nicole Darragh at a timber table with stone and oak material samples
Nicole Darragh CPAFounder, Summit Residential

A structured approach, applied to something personal.

Before founding Summit, I spent 28 years with leading global banks across London, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney, most recently as Chief Operating Officer.

As a CPA, my career was built on governance, risk management, financial discipline and complex programme delivery.

Today, I bring that same structured approach to something much more personal: your home.

28years with global banks
26years living overseas

Those 26 years were spent in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. I know what it is to have a home in Sydney and a life somewhere else, and I know what it is to work full-time while a renovation asks for your attention.

The Phuket story

When we renovated our villa in Phuket while living in Hong Kong, our first attempt, managed directly by the builder, went over budget and stalled.

The second time, with someone on the ground representing our interests, the project came together.

Back in Sydney, we renovated our own home without that person. We spent 17 months in a serviced apartment, working full-time and managing the renovation ourselves, without an established network of industry contacts.

Summit is the business I wish had existed for us.

See the Phuket villa renovation project →

Independent by design

  • Summit works for you.Summit is appointed by you and represents your interests throughout the renovation, alongside your architect and builder.
  • Fixed fees.Fees are fixed for a defined scope of representation. Not hourly rates, and not a percentage of construction cost.
  • Nothing from anyone else.Summit receives no referral fees or commissions from builders, consultants or suppliers.
  • A limited number of clients.I work with a limited number of clients at any one time, so every engagement is personal and confidential.

Who Summit works with

For Sydney homeownersRenovation representation for busy Sydney homeowners who can't be at every site meeting. For homeowners overseasYour presence on the ground while you renovate your Sydney home from overseas.
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Let's talk about your Sydney property, your renovation plans and what having someone on your side could change for you.

I work with a limited number of clients at any one time, so every engagement is personal and confidential. Calls are arranged at a time that suits you, wherever you are.

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How it works

  1. Complimentary callA private conversation about your property, your plans and whether Summit is the right fit.
  2. Project DiagnosticA fixed-fee review of your project, budget framework, timing and key risks, giving you clarity on the decisions ahead and your next steps.
  3. Your Summit pathwayIf you decide to proceed, I'll recommend the right level of representation (Summit Signature, Blueprint or Keystone) in a tailored Proposal & Engagement Scope.
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