Developers

3 min read26 Feb 2026

The developers Opes recommends (and the ones we don't)

Who are all the developers you work with? Well, we counted them. In total there are 123 developers that we have had a relationship with over the last 3 years.

Author: Andrew Nicol

Founder, 20+ Years' Experience Investing In Property, Author & Host

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Reviewed by: Ed McKnight

Resident Economist, with a GradDipEcon and over five years at Opes Partners, is a trusted contributor to NZ Property Investor, Informed Investor, Stuff, Business Desk, and OneRoof.

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Here at Opes Partners we recommend New Build properties to investors.

But we don’t develop properties ourselves. Instead, we scour the country looking for properties we think stack up as investments.

So, lots of people ask: “Who are all the developers you work with?”

Well, we counted them. In total there are 123 property developers we’ve had a relationship with over the last 3 years.

And because we believe in full transparency we’re making this public.

In the past I’ve been reluctant to do this.

Let’s be frank. You could go to these developers directly, not use our service here at Opes, and cut us out. But I’m going to tell you who the best developers are anyway because:

I want Kiwis to be as informed as possible
I think our service is so good you’ll want to use it any way and
I’ll never shy away from being blatantly honest.

This doesn’t mean every property these guys build is going to be a banging investment.

So, before you go looking at all the developers, make sure you read the next section:

Compulsory. Read this: How NOT to use this list

Just because a developer is on this list does not mean everything they build is a good investment.

In fact, I turn down properties from these developers all the time. Around 67% of the properties we look at don’t pass our investment criteria.

So don’t look at this list and think, “Opes said they are good, so I’m using them.” While we do due diligence on every developer we work with, companies can and do change.

If you approach one of these developers directly and purchase a property, you can’t wave your finger at us if the investment doesn’t work out and say: “But you said X developer was good …”

The purpose of this list is transparency, not to give every developer here a rubber stamp to say they are “Opes approved.”

Developers also change over time and when circumstances change we change our recommendations.

Before we get into the whole list let’s go through the four main categories of developers:

#1 - Developers we currently recommend

The first category covers developers we currently recommend. This means that at the time of writing we are actively recommending some (but not all) of their properties:

There are an additional 32 developers in this category. You can see them all in the table at the end of this article.

#3 - Developers we have previously worked with

The third category is developers we have worked with in the past, but not currently recommending them or their properties. This includes:

BT Developments
Aventus Projects Limited
Jalcon

There are an additional 48 developers in this category. You can see them all in the table at the end of this article.

Full list of all developers we do and don’t recommend

Here is the full list of developers we do and don’t recommend. Use the search bar in the table (below) to look for a specific developer.

All Statuses

Current as of 28th April 2025..This list changes frequently.

How do I find the right developer for me?

There are over 100 developers on this list, so you might be thinking: “How do I figure out which one to work with?”

You don’t. When you work with Opes Partners we will select 2-4 properties that are suitable for you, your budget, and your financial goals.

You’ll see pre-vetted properties from developers that we’ve already done due diligence on.

The purpose of this list is transparency. It’s not to give you a laundry list of developers that you need to check out and evaluate every property they’re currently building.

So, if you are looking to build a property portfolio your next step is to book a complimentary Portfolio Planning Session.

This is where you create a plan with a financial adviser, and then find the right New Build investment properties for you.

And if you have a question, write your questions or thoughts in the comments section below.

Looking to build a property portfolio?

Your next step is to book a portfolio planning session. This is where a financial adviser will create you a financial plan. They will then find properties that fit your plan.

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Andrew Nicol

Founder, 20+ Years' Experience Investing In Property, Author & Host

Andrew Nicol, Managing Director at Opes Partners, is a seasoned financial adviser and property investment expert with 20+ years of experience. With 40 investment properties, he hosts the Property Academy Podcast, co-authored 'Wealth Plan' with Ed Mcknight, and has helped 1,894 Kiwis achieve financial security through property investment.

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Ok, now for the legal bit:

This article is for your general information. It’s not financial advice. See here for details about our Financial Advice Provider Disclosure. So Opes isn’t telling you what to do with your own money.

We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong. Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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The developers Opes recommends (and the ones we don't)

Compulsory. Read this: How NOT to use this list

#1 - Developers we currently recommend

#2 - Developers we often recommend, but not currently

#3 - Developers we have previously worked with

#4 - Developers we don’t recommend

Full list of all developers we do and don’t recommend

All Statuses

How do I find the right developer for me?

Looking to build a property portfolio?

What’s the difference between Opes and buying from a developer directly?

How does Opes tell if a developer is good or not? (8-step process revealed)

Can developers increase the price of new builds?

Top 6 property developers in NZ

New Builds - The ultimate guide for every property investor

Which property investment strategy should I use?

Top 5 property developers in Christchurch [2026]

Top 5 Auckland property developers

What happens if the developer liquidates and something is wrong with my New Build?

The 3 red flags that show when to run from a developer

3 ways to check if a developer’s cashback is dodgy

Compulsory. Read this: How NOT to use this list

#1 - Developers we currently recommend

#2 - Developers we often recommend, but not currently

#3 - Developers we have previously worked with

#4 - Developers we don’t recommend

Full list of all developers we do and don’t recommend

All Statuses

How do I find the right developer for me?

Looking to build a property portfolio?

What’s the difference between Opes and buying from a developer directly?

How does Opes tell if a developer is good or not? (8-step process revealed)

Can developers increase the price of new builds?

Top 6 property developers in NZ

New Builds - The ultimate guide for every property investor

Which property investment strategy should I use?

Top 5 property developers in Christchurch [2026]

Top 5 Auckland property developers

What happens if the developer liquidates and something is wrong with my New Build?

The 3 red flags that show when to run from a developer

3 ways to check if a developer’s cashback is dodgy