The advice was excellent and we felt confident in the decision we were making
We bought our first investment property through Opes and couldn't be happier. Maxine and Tina held out hands through the whole process making sure everything was ticked off and that we understood what was happening. The advice was excellent and we felt confident in the decision we were making as we knew the team had completed the research behind the scenes to get us a great deal.
Zoom calls with Pete our mortgage advisor, Darryl from insurance and a call from our solicitor meant there was little for us to do and things had been dealt with by the professionals.
Thanks again for the wonderful support, we look forward touching base when the time comes to purchase our next investment property.
Louisa R25/7/2024
Hi, I’m Maxine a financial adviser here at Opes. My goal is to help you determine your financial future and security at retirement. It is more important than ever to make this a priority as you are a long-time retired and retirement costs a lot of money… Money isn’t everything, but it sure makes life less stressful. It buys you FREEDOM.
The idea of property investment began for me many years ago when I was around 18, I found an inspiring book written by Jim Rohn next to my father's bed. It was the quickest book I had ever read and found it strange that I had never been taught anything similar during school. I didn’t know how at that point, but knew property would become my path to retirement and accumulating wealth. I’ve been working in property for over 10 years, spending the last 4 years with Opes. The satisfaction I experience when working with clients to obtain their first, second, or third investment property is hugely rewarding. I would be privileged to help you do the same.
Outside of property, you will find me spending time outdoors with my young family, skiing, biking, hanging at the beach, or playing tennis. Also partial to a nice Pinot with family and friends.
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5/5 stars 5/5 stars Cleared all concerns we have so that we were clear with our goal and decisions
I was initially sceptical about Opes partner but they have proven themselves after working with them and listening to their podcast.
I love their transparency that they might not fit for everyone. They provide pros and cons to allow you to make informed decisions. They clearly tell you how they get paid and their associate services such as Opes mortgage. They respect your choice of not using their services. You can always have an initial meeting with their professional for free to see if they are fit for your needs. Property Academy podcast and their website are fantastic ways to learn about properties. I’m warning you that their podcast is so informative at the same time entertaining. It is addictive to listen to.
Buying a new build for the first time could be very stressful but this team is so experienced that they work with you to negate that. Let me explain further.
Maxine, our finically adviser, tailored to our needs and presented suitable properties. She cleared all concerns we have so that we were clear with our goal and decisions. Tina, client relationship manager, hold our hands to work through the building process
(up till settlement). She facilitated us to liaise with our builder, lawyer, accountant, mortgage broker, and other relevant professionals to ensure things are put into places. Jason, our Opes mortgage adviser, went extra miles to give us the best deal. We really appreciate that.
All staff at Opes partner we encounter are professional, passionate and personal. We are grateful to have them in our investment journey to provide good rental products and services to our people. We are looking forward to the future.
Chia T20/7/20245/5 stars From start to finish we felt that we had the right people enabling the process.
We have gone through a new property build in Auckland with Opes and could not be happier with the process. From start to finish we felt that we had the right people enabling the process. The whole time went without any concerning incident, we felt confident and informed the whole time. Would be perfect for someone just starting out in investment property as they give you the extra confidence that all bases are covered.
Chris G11/7/20245/5 stars I am grateful for their invaluable assistance
Maxine, Tina, and April from Opes Partners were instrumental in helping me purchase an investment property. Their expertise, guidance, and unwavering support made the process smooth and successful. I highly recommend Maxine, Tina, and April for their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to client satisfaction. Working with them was a fantastic experience, and I am grateful for their invaluable assistance in achieving my investment goals.
J Sebastian19/5/20245/5 stars Found excellent tenants a week from settlement
My wife and I bought our first investment property through Opes earlier this year, and thought the tools, information and support they provided throughout the process was amazing! We had listened to the podcast and used the excellent 'return on Investment' spreadsheet for about a year before we decided an investment property was the right thing for us, and it was the right time in the market. We were pretty cautious at first, but having the tools and information to run the numbers and feel we were making an informed decision in our own time really helped! Maxine at Opes provided us comprehensive info packs on 3 recommended new-build options in our price range, and we decided on one that was already completed to go ahead with. As it was our first investment property, there were so many steps that we really had no idea about- like setting up a look through company, and getting prpperty and chattel valuations - but Tina at Opes had this great checklist for us to work through, and helped us so much through the process. We also decided to use Opes property management service, and they have been great - they found excellent tenants a week from settlement, and we've had no issues! Throughout the process we were very happy with the service Opes offered, and would highly recommend working with them... Cheers to Maxine and Tina for the patience, time and support along the way!
Lans H2/12/20235/5 stars They basically hold your hands to guide you through the process of building your wealth
It was a great experience working with Opes from top to bottom. The knowledge of the team makes investing in property so smooth and stress free. They always promptly answer your questions and concerns. They basically hold your hands to guide you through the process of building your wealth.
For example, Maxine calmly guided us through this process and referred articles and links for us to read to gain informative knowledge. This was helpful when we don’t know a lot of investment.
Secondly, a big thank you to Andrew and Ed where I suggested a podcast topic to clear my queries. They humbly thanked me for the suggestion and then within a short time, they presented this topic with relevant information from professionals. It was much appreciated to be heard and act on when you know that they had so much going on with their tours and schedules. I do wonder do they actually sleep🤣. Their sense of humour makes it so much fun to learn about investment. Thank you for assisting kiwis for investing. This is a fantastic platform to take about investing when it is not a commonly talked about.
Another big thank you to Jason Bruce our mortgage broker who has active communication skills at the same time makes you comfortable. Nothing is a trouble for him and he always make sure he provides the best information for you without rushing you. The recap from each session with him was very informative. Thank you for the good work and I will definitely recommend others to you.
Chia T1/11/20235/5 stars Opes made a process that seemed very daunting, so much simpler and doable
Thanks so much for all the help with our first investment property - you and Opes made a process that seemed very daunting, so much simpler and doable. We are looking forward to settling our second investment property in Jan/Feb, and we are already talking about a 3rd investment property in the coming year.
Helena S27/5/20225/5 stars Quickly she presented us with three good options
We Interviewed with Maxine and very quickly she presented us with three good options that were thoroughly detailed and we locked one in l, and the rest is history. We feel, with OPES, we were dealing with reputable property developers and can launch forward with confidence.
Chris G3/11/20235/5 stars Great company to work with!
Geoff T19/12/20235/5 stars They go the extra mile
Opes has an excellent process for helping you purchase an investment property. Their staff are knowledgeable and help every step of the way. They also go the extra mile to make sure that you are looked after throughout the process from deciding on a property to closing on it. Really impressed.
Jenny14/9/20235/5 stars I would definitely recommend!
OPES have helped me through the entire process of buying a first home and Maxine was a huge help every step of the way! I would definitely recommend 😄
Rowan-A27/8/2023