I can be a lazy investor
What I really like is that they allow me to be a lazy investor. With the financial advisor, accountant, mortgage broker and property manager all talking to each other, I was able to do the absolute minimum. I continue to have an annual meeting with Kathy who helps reevaluate where I am at and updates my Wealth Plan, setting goals each year.Michelle16/9/2025
Is Opes Partners any good?
Our success depends on the success of our clients, and that is what drives us. We think we are pretty good, but we would rather you hear it from some of the people we have already helped.
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Anita & Tim
Couple saves 40% of their income and are still buying investment property
Stacey & Matt
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Arron Perriam
Paid off mortgage in 5 years
Sera & Quentin
Couple buys their first investment property
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$150K passive income goal
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5/5 stars 5/5 stars Shifting to new builds
My wife and I decided to sell an older rental property in Auckland and shift into new build investment property. We found Opes to be an exceptional company to deal with. No hard sell tactics, just supportive, positive and responsive. Buying through Opes simplified the whole process and helped ensure our decisions were based on research. We highly recommend Opes.Darren3/3/20265/5 stars A clear picture of our financial situation
I highly recommend Louis Fraysse. My partner and I recently worked with Louis on developing a personalized Wealth Plan, and the experience was exceptional. The plan was incredibly detailed, and the entire process was well-run, giving us a clear picture of our financial situation and what steps we needed to take to reach our retirement goals. Louis is very knowledgeable, offering sound advice on investment properties and helping us navigate the numbers.Vrevealed V.5/5/20265/5 stars From a muddle to clarity
I had my meeting with Louis Fraysse today and can highly recommend him as he was very patient with me. As a person in their 60s I was a little afraid that he would fob me off as not having planned enough for my retirement. He walked and talked me through my situation and I came out of it with a clearer picture of what the next few years will look like for me. I had really worried that I would feel like I had wasted his time, but he made me feel that he was on my team the whole while. As we worked through what I own and what I earn, and as he explained the modeling of the two options I had, the plan became clear to me.From a muddle to clarity. I can highly recommend Louis and will most certainly come back to Opes Partners when my assets need managing for further advice.Heidi D.30/4/20265/5 stars Very knowledgeable and professional drive to exceed
We have been working with Lance Jensen since last year. Exellent experience working with Lance. We had asked Lance for his help to prepare a financial plan for us. Just to mention that we have already owned some properties before meeting him. With his help we are making very fast progress to be financially free. He is very knowledgable and professional drive to exceed. With such a positive attitude with his mentoring there was no pressure to purchase anything. We liked his style of mentoring. We are going to continue working with him and looking to buy more properties through him in the near future. Without his mentoring and help with financial planing, we would not be able to achevice so fast what we have acheived in a short time. We recommend everyone who is looking for FIRE (Financially independent retire early) to contact Lance Jensen at Opes Partners -Property investment to acheive your goals fast.Jaswant M.23/4/20265/5 stars Recommended
Top notch service from Opes' Maxine Clason Thomas, and the whole team. Recommended!Oliver J.2/10/20255/5 stars Made the entire experience smooth and stress-free
Opes has been an amazing company to work with! A special thanks to Maxine Glasson Thomas, who seamlessly initiated the process and helped me find a fantastic investment property. Also, a big thank you to David Hay, who was incredibly diligent with follow-ups and explanations, and who secured an excellent mortgage deal for me. Their professionalism, guidance, and attention to detail made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a property!Liz M.2/10/20255/5 stars Professional, responsive, and genuinely helpful
Derry Brown was excellent to work with — professional, responsive, and genuinely helpful throughout. Would happily recommend.Karl C.8/4/20265/5 stars Analysis paralysis
Melissa and I had been looking into investment property for years but were stuck in “analysis paralysis.” Lance was incredible to work with - he really listened, took time to understand our goals, and guided us without pressure. Once we moved forward, Sophie supported us through the process and was just as outstanding - answering questions quickly and helping us go unconditional on our Christchurch property with confidence.We couldn’t recommend Lance, Sophie, and the OPES team highly enough. Their guidance has given us the confidence and direction to build a secure future for our family.Adam5/5 stars Make it very easy
Opes make it very easy - supporting you the whole way through the process from find a potential property, to completing your due diligence, regular updates throughout construction, settlement and finding a tenant.I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Opes to anyone who was interested in purchasing a new build investment property.Scott5/5 stars Fantastic partner
I honestly can't recommend Opes enough for people looking to get started in property investment. Dennis has helped me get into my first investment property, and all the numbers and costs he projected? Bang on the money a year later. We've been talking for 4-5 years now, and he still always makes time. He's been amazing and truly embodies Opes' 'lifetime care' approach. He's been a fantastic partner in this.Moritz.5/5 stars No pushy sales talk
Derry took us through the process of creating a wealth plan to get pretty clear figures on what we had to do in the next 20 years to have enough money for a comfortable retirement. Every step of the way he listened, understood our needs and preferences. There was no pushy sales talk. I felt that the process was truly that. Going though all the factors to make sure the decision was the right one.James H.5/5 stars For regular working people
Thanks Derry Brown for helping us build our wealth plan. Wealth planning was something unfamiliar to us and it felt quite intimidating because we thought it was only meant for wealthy people. Through your welcoming attitude, guidance, and expertise, we realised it’s also for regular working people like us who are striving for a comfortable retirement. You made the process simple, approachable, and truly eye-opening. We are grateful to now have a clear direction and meaningful goals to work towards.Jen5/5 stars Perfect for beginners
We were pretty nervous and hesitant to take the first step, but Dennis made it feel achievable.K&M H.13/10/20255/5 stars No hidden agenda
Lance pointed us to a different strategy that is good for us - one that doesn't involve any commission or reward for him.Tony A.30/4/20255/5 stars Very honest
In the end we decided buying an investment property isn't the right move for us right now - but Dennis made the whole process easy to understand and never pushed us.Hazel Y.14/11/20255/5 stars "I'm too busy"
As time-poor as we were, Kathy and Olivia made everything incredibly straightforward from the very beginning.Richard T.22/9/20255/5 stars 8 weeks later
By the end of that first meeting I felt far less anxious. Within 8 weeks I had purchased a rental property.Kym M.5/5 stars Just do it
If you have thought about doing the portfolio planning session and haven't yet - just do it.Leah.1/2/20245/5 stars Finally took the leap
We probably wouldn't have taken the leap without their guidance. We never once felt any pressure to proceed, just supported and informed.Lori C.9/5/20245/5 stars Not just wealthy
We thought wealth planning was only meant for wealthy people. We realised it's also for regular working people striving for a comfortable retirement.Jen P.31/8/20255/5 stars No pressure
At no point did I feel pressured. They gave me the time, reassurance, and information I needed to make confident decisions at my own pace.Tiffany C.22/9/20255/5 stars Fear to clarity
I entered the meeting feeling extremely nervous, but I emerged motivated, excited, and with a clear path to achieving my financial goals.Elise.20/8/20255/5 stars Went above and beyond
I recently worked with Dan Davey at Opes Mortgages, and he was an absolute saint! My mortgage application was quite complex — involving structuring a new company, self-employment income, and a lot of back-and-forth paperwork. I'm not always the easiest customer when things get stressful and I get annoyed, but Dan handled everything with incredible patience and professionalism. He not only secured me a very competitive interest rate, but he also managed the stress from both sides right up until the end — my approval wasn't confirmed until just 12 hours before settlement was due! Dan went above and beyond, and I can't recommend him highly enough. If you're looking for a mortgage broker who truly cares and gets results, Dan at Opes Mortgages is the one. 6 out of 5 stars from me — I'd be thrilled to work with him again!Odette26/3/20265/5 stars Very thorough and professional
Had a great experiance with louis at opes. Highly recommend. Very thorough and professional. ThanksZoe S.17/3/20265/5 stars Straightforward and stress-free
We’ve just purchased our fourth investment property through Opes Partners, and once again the entire experience has been seamless from start to finish. The team at Opes are absolute professionals from top to bottom. The communication, organisation, and support throughout the process made everything straightforward and stress-free. It’s clear they have strong systems and a team that genuinely cares about helping their clients succeed. For anyone looking to get started in property investing or grow their portfolio and build generational wealth, we would highly recommend Opes Partners. They’ve been fantastic to work with and we’re grateful for the role they’ve played in helping us progress on our investment journey.Tamati R.6/3/20265/5 stars No hard sell tactics, just supportive, positive and responsive
My wife and I decided to sell an older rental property in Auckland and shift into new build investment property. We contacted Opes, had an initial meeting with Lance Jensen and then progressed with a plan to buy a stand-alone new build in Rolleston and a town house in Auckland. Along with Opes Property Investment, we also utilized Opes Mortgages for financing. We found Opes to be an exceptional company to deal with. No hard sell tactics, just supportive, positive and responsive. All parts of the organisation we dealt with are set up extremely efficiently and the customer service is second to none. The new builds we ended up with were both built by excellent developers and while we could have spent the time working out what locations and developers to use ourselves, buying through Opes simplified the whole process and helped ensure our decisions were based on research. We highly recommend Opes and are also using Opes Property Management to manage the properties. If you are looking for a company to help with new build residential investment, makes sure you check out opes.Darren7/3/20265/5 stars A streamlined process
We bought a house with the help of Opes and it was a streamlined process! Maxine helped us find a suitable house, Robert sorted out our finances, and Tina helped us with the logistics of it all, making it fairly easy. Being guided through all the steps made the journey simple and efficient. Thanks team and Opes!Delphine D.27/1/20265/5 stars Selecting the right investment property
Derry has been super to work with, we have hugely appreciated his assistance in selecting the right investment propertyTanya H.17/12/20255/5 stars Spot on communication
Knowledgeable, personable, spot on communication. Thanks Derry!Shona S.17/12/20255/5 stars Made every detail so easy to understand
Cannot recommend Opes enough! Our consultant was Nefe. We went into it unsure and had no idea what to expect. Nefe made every detail so easy to understand. Looking forward to continue dealing with them in the futureWilliam M.17/12/20255/5 stars Super competent advice
Derry Brown went for the extra mile to securing an investment property for us. Super competent advice, responsive to all questions we felt in good hands in all stages of the process.Andreas B.16/12/20255/5 stars We highly recommend Opes Partners
Our experience with Opes Partners, particularly Derry Brown has been amazing. The whole process was smooth and very easy to follow. Derry made us feel well informed and helped us into an excellent first rental investment. We look forward to working with Derry in the near future. We highly recommend Opes Partners and Derry Brown. Thank you - Rob & JosieTurtleduck14/12/20255/5 stars Great People Who Excel at What They Do
Andrew Nicol and the team are great people that are good at what they do.Matthew H.11/12/20255/5 stars Encouraging and Knowledgeable Advice
I had a portfolio session with Lance today. Lance is totally awesome. It was so lovely chatting with someone who's on the same page as us in their property journey. Lance was encouraging, knowledgable and gave unhurried advice. Thank you Lance, for your thoughts, encouragement and knowledge, which were very much appreciated.Annelies G.9/12/20255/5 stars Highly recommend Opes
Excellent experience using Opes to purchase our first new build investment property. Lance, our financial adviser, took the time to properly review our situation, give clear advice, lay out a full financial plan, and ultimately find us an amazing new-build opportunity. Once we moved forward, Sophie was assigned as our Client Relationship Manager and she was outstanding — always our main point of contact and consistently keeping us updated on what we needed to do next. This made the entire process incredibly smooth, especially considering it was our first new-build purchase and we were organising everything while living in Australia. Highly recommend Opes and the team.Caleb M.1/12/20255/5 stars Great team of people to work with
Great team of people to work with, nothing is an issue and someone is always there to walk you through the process. Will happily use Opes again in the future.Jamie W.30/11/20255/5 stars Highly recommend
Highly recommend Nefe Teare from Opes. Nefe really helped us as first time property investors understand the process and answer any and all questions/concerns we had. She also helped us secure an awesome deal with our chosen property. Thanks also to Olivia Hendry who we are looking forward to working with on this journey.L Stowers28/11/2025