At Ironfish we pride ourselves on our ability to spot unique property investment opportunities in up and coming areas – ahead of the rest. In mid-2017, our property and acquisition team selected “Outlook,” a boutique development of townhouses in Chermside West, a suburb located about 10km north of the Brisbane CBD. Situated opposite the expansive […]

When you think of the world’s major cities – New York, Paris, Hong Kong, London – these are cities bustling with energy and activity, with bars, restaurants, art, culture; so much to do, see and experience any day of the week and well into the night. And yet, cities are not simply a wonderful place […]

First home buyers have been returning with force to Australia’s housing market, with the number of first-home-buyer loans reaching a 5 year high earlier this year. According to housing finance data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in January 2018, first home buyers accounted for a sizable 18% of home mortgage loans, the highest monthly […]

As more Australians choose to live in apartments than ever before, leading developers are responding by finding new ways to raise the bar in building design. These new buildings deliver vertical homes which completely transcend general perceptions around the kind of lifestyle afforded by apartment living. One key trend in new building design that has […]

Melbourne’s top 10 suburbs to ‘live, work and play’ have been ranked in a new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers. The PwC CityPulse report reveals that inner suburbs and middle suburbs in the East and South-East of Melbourne remain great places to live and work. Liveability in areas outside the inner-ring is dependent on increased services and […]

Last week, our CEO and Founder Joseph Chou presented to Assetlink senior executives as part of a specialised financial wellbeing training day. The event also marked the launch of the Ironfish Financial Wellbeing Program within the wider Assetlink organisation. About Assetlink Assetlink is one of the largest privately owned integrated facilities services provider with over […]

As the vacancy rate drops further, median house prices increase, and sales activity picks up, industry experts are tipping the turning of the tide in the WA capital. According to figures from the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA), in the last three months of 2017, Perth’s median house price increased by 1.2% to […]

A message from our CEO & Founder, Joseph Chou When it comes to big decisions in life, which often tend to involve your career or finances, a lot of people make decisions based on the short-term gains to be had. For example, in deciding on a new job, they focus on their starting salary, or […]

Brisbane-based developer, Aria Property Group, has taken out the top national award for its stunning development, The Melbourne Residences. This is the third year in a row that Aria has won this highly coveted award. Located on Melbourne St, South Brisbane, and bringing together a mix of ground floor retail and luxury apartments, the development […]

Australia’s fastest growing city is set to face a shortage of housing in the next few years, as rapid population growth continues to outpace the construction of new housing. The Victorian government will need to increase approvals and commencements of new housing by more than 10% in order to meet demand, according to the latest […]

Candice Lowe Registered Surveyor / Ironfish Customer “What we really appreciated most about Ironfish was that all the homework had been done for us and we simply had to assess our options. There was no pushing or hard sell. Our best interests were as high a priority as theirs were.”   CASE IN PROFILE: Business […]

Residential property in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide hasn’t been this affordable since 1997, according to a peak industry body. The latest Housing Industry Association (HIA) quarterly index reveals that housing affordability is at its highest level in 20 years in all of Australia’s capital cities, with the exception of Sydney and Melbourne. “It is often […]

Our CEO & Founder – and a prolific and highly successful property investor in his own right – Joseph Chou, reveals which cities he’s personally investing in this year, some important property investment tips and how to start planning for your future, now. Getting ahead: invest for your future Most people don’t plan to succeed. […]

Money matters, investment decisions, building wealth for your future – these are fundamental aspects of life. And while money might not be able to buy happiness, financial security has a significant impact on our overall wellbeing and a direct impact on the quality of our life in retirement. So, though these should be issues that […]

It’s International Women’s Day – a day to celebrate the many achievements of women all around the world and also a chance to look at new opportunities and improvements for the future. So we thought we’d take this opportunity to provide an overview of why we are so passionate about helping people to achieve financial […]

Vacancy rates dropped in 4 of the 5 major capital cities in January with Adelaide staying flat at 1.5%, the tightest vacancy rate of all 5 capitals. The figures show that Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney continue to be under-supplied markets with very tight vacancy rates. Brisbane is absorbing supply of new property well, with some […]

  Here at Ironfish, we are proud to practice what we preach. Many of our staff are property investors themselves, and have kindly agreed to share their individual stories and their own personal property investment tips.   Jessica Dal Molin Sales support, Ironfish Adelaide “School was never really my thing, so going to uni and […]

In 2006 Ironfish opened with a single office in St Leonards with 12 staff and a mission to help Aussie families achieve long-term financial security through strategic property investment. Today, we have over 14 branch offices as well as property management, mortgage broking and property development arms – and we have over 300 staff across […]

Late last year, the Greater Sydney Commission unveiled its plan for the future of Sydney, envisioning the city structured into 3 distinct areas, each with its own CBD. The plan is very much focused on the development of Sydney’s west, including further developing the Parramatta CBD and a new CBD around the new Badgerys Creek […]

A message from our CEO & Founder, Joseph Chou. People often think there’s a kind of myth or magic around success or successful people. But the truth is, there’s no such thing. There is, however, one thing that most people overlook. The importance of knowing, every time, exactly what you’re shooting for. Everything I’ve achieved […]

Feeling priced out of the market? There’s still hope… Since Bernard Salt’s now infamous ‘smashed avocado’ comment went viral in 2016, housing affordability has garnered much debate and publicity, with governments at all levels facing increased pressure to address the issue through their policy-making decisions. And while there’s evidence that the market – in Sydney […]

At Ironfish, we place a strong emphasis on research and analysis with a dedicated in-house team which continually monitors the property market across the 5 major capital cities in Australia. To help investors and home buyers plan for 2018, our research team has put together a city-by-city residential market update and outlook, presented by Ironfish […]

  Wishing all our investors a happy, healthy and successful 2018: Year of the Dog.   Happy Chinese New Year! 新年快乐!         [...]

  Robert & Paula Licuria Senior Legal Counsel & Early Childhood educator / Ironfish Customers “As a lawyer, I’m pretty discerning and can be quite sceptical in my assessment of things. “Having invested with Ironfish, we’re not only impressed by the level of knowledge, customer service and ethics of everyone we’ve dealt with, we also […]

It’s a common question. And a legitimate one; especially for new investors who are unfamiliar with the processes involved in property investment or those who simply want to feel reassured that they are investing with the help of the right people. Because, at the end of the day, we know the heart and soul of […]