Born and raised on Sydney's Northern Beaches and residing in Seaforth for the past 15 years, Ian Fox is a licensed real estate agent with unparalleled local market knowledge and a true passion for the area. Having recently joined the team at McGrath's Seaforth office, Ian brings a wealth of experience towards his specialist suburbs of Seaforth, Clontarf, Balgowlah, North Balgowlah, Queenscliff and Manly Vale. Having raised his family in Seaforth, Ian has a strong connection to the suburb and has extensively renovated his own home as well as subdivided land in the area. Ian is transitioning into Residential Real Estate following a 40 year career in Property Valuation, Agency, Property Banking and Funds Management. Ian has an undeniable advantage when it comes to real estate and the local market place.
Ian enjoys the personal connection with vendors and purchasers alike and is deeply committed to maintaining long lasting relationships. He would like to be known for his solid depth of understanding brought through life experience and the detailed market knowledge necessary to exceed his client’s expectations.
Choosing McGrath was a natural progression for Ian who says 'The McGrath network promotes and demands ethical agent behaviour, it is a growing network with a defined property marketing strategy. It enjoys a high industry profile, has proven senior management that continues to forge the Group's unique style. McGrath Estate Agents constantly innovate and lead industry excellence'.
Highlights and outstanding achievements in Ian’s career include - the acquisition and redevelopment of the Mid City Centre Pitt Street Mall Sydney for a consortium of Australian Industry Superannuation Funds - approximately $1 billion on completion value. The sale of 99 Macquarie Street, Sydney at auction for $99 million. The individual sale and leaseback of 140 Commonwealth Bank properties by public auction - in excess of $124 million. The sale of Chifley Square Sydney to Bond Corporation Ltd (1990) - $110 + million then on sale to Matsushita Corporation for $450 million.
Committed to ongoing training, Ian is a member of the following industry bodies: FAPI - Fellow Australian Property Institute; CPP - Certified Property Practitioner; CFM - Certified Fund Manager; LREA - Licensed Real Estate Agent; He holds an Associate Diploma in Real Estate Valuation and is a Registered Real Estate Valuer (without limitations).
Ian is very active in his local community and is currently a member of the Kooroora Tennis Club in Naremburn, Fitness First in Balgowlah and the NorthernRiders Motorcycle Club of the Northern Beaches. He is a volunteer for the Red Shield Appeal, while his son attended Mosman Preparatory and The Shore Schools.
Outside of work, Ian likes to read economics and study local and international share markets. He likes to indulge in his passions for adventure hiking, camping and motorcycle touring. He is interested in all types of sport especially tennis, cricket and rugby, while his greatest passion is his family.
If you are seeking a highly successful agent with excellent customer service and invaluable local market knowledge please don't hesitate in calling Ian Fox today on 0411 112 040.