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Iconic Airlie Beach restauranter Don Algie founded the Hogs Breath chain of restaurants out of the area.

Hog’s Breath Cafe founder Don Algie has sold a block of land he was holding onto for future development in Airlie Beach.

The property is listed as having gone under contract, but the price has not been disclosed.

Whitsunday Regional Council records show that a site at 21-23 The Cove Road was granted a development permit for change of use to short-term accommodation in July.

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Ray White Whitsunday listed it on realestate.com.au as “a dream block of land” that would never be built out.

“Private gates at the entrance assure your privacy and security and you can build your dream home knowing that you are among some of the finest homes in Airlie Beach.”

CoreLogic records show Mr Algie bought land at the site for $760,000 five years ago off a company called Queensland Sand & Soil.

He has bought and sold property in the area for several years including a $1.2 million home sale in 2007.

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The luxury residence on Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters is on the market.

The luxurious family home of entertainment entrepreneur and former nightclub king Billy Cross and wife Jackie has hit the Gold Coast market.

Located on the prestigious Monaco Street strip, the stunning Broadbeach Waters residence occupies a 2531 sqm parcel fronting the Nerang River.

The interior styling is both modern and elegant.

Outside amenities include a pool and tennis court.

Kollosche principal Michael Kollosche is leading the expressions of interest campaign on the inner city estate, which is on the market for the first time in over a decade.

Set over two levels, the elegant five bedroom residence boasts a 2000-bottle wine cellar, a gym with steam room and an up-market “man cave”, while outside a tennis court and pool overlook the water.

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Billy and Jackie Cross are planning a move to Main Beach.

Records show the property was purchased in the Jackie Cross name for $3.561 million in 2009 and has since been home to the couple and their two sons.

Billy Cross shot to fame in the 1980s as the founding member of hit male stage show Manpower.

Floor to ceiling windows allow the light to shine in.

Cross went on to run a string of nightclubs in Surfers Paradise and Las Vegas, where his Thunder from Down Under show has been a roaring success.

The Cross family has confirmed plans to move to Main Beach where they’ve signed up for the penthouse in White, a 32-floor tower to be built on Woodroffe Ave.

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Tenants in financial hardship have been urged to push ahead with rent reduction requests, despite concerns landlords will follow Real Estate Institute of Victoria advice and refuse to negotiate.

Tenants Victoria lawyer Georga Wootten said renters should not wait “more than a week” for landlords to respond to a formal request before taking it to Consumer Affairs Victoria.

It comes as the REIV advised members to “refuse to negotiate rent reductions” with tenants in COVID-19 hardship in response to the government’s road map for reopening announcement on Sunday.

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Renters experiencing financial hardship should push ahead with rent reduction requests. Picture: iStock

REIV president Leah Calnan told the Herald Sun the peak body would instead be advising tenants to “make their own inquiries with Consumer Affairs Victoria”, until the state government engaged in “genuine consultation” with the real estate industry.

But Tenants Victoria has encouraged renters to continue following government guidelines by contacting a landlord or property manager as a first step towards a reduction.

“It’s important to do the maths and figure out what amount of rent you can afford with your reduced income, and then reach out to your landlord in writing, usually that’s by email,” Ms Wootten said.

“If you don’t have a positive reply, we recommend stepping it up to involve Consumer Affairs Victoria via their website.”

Tenants Victoria lawyer Georga Wootten.

Renters should start the process as soon as they started experiencing financial hardship and ask a landlord in writing to not delay their response, she said.

“If you cannot agree on a rent reduction with the landlord informally within a week, then you should register your rent reduction request with Consumer Affairs Victoria,” Ms Wootten said.

“This government body is there to help the parties reach an agreement or, if that’s a sticking point, they can refer the renter and the landlord to a mediation process.”

Ms Wootten also said it was illegal for landlords to evict renters who had fallen behind on rent, but there were some exceptions where the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal could still order a tenant to leave.

These include if a renter had caused serious damage to a property or was endangering the safety of others.

Rent increases are also banned across Victoria until the end of March 2021, as part of the evictions moratorium.

“We have seen some attempts by landlords to increase rent, and that’s not permitted under the law,” Ms Wootten said.

Tenants Victoria chief executive Jennifer Beveridge said they were “really disappointed” the REIV had called on landlords to end negotiations with tenants.

“The scheme we have to seek a rent reduction relies on what is known as ‘good faith’ negotiations, that’s a fair-go system to assist both renters and landlords amid the huge challenge we are facing as a community,” Ms Beveridge said.

“At a time when all of us are bing told to stay at home, renters who’ve lost income and jobs are doing it really tough.”

The REIV has been widely criticised for its advice.

But not all agencies plan to follow the REIV advice. Real Estate Industry Partners — a body which represents 6300 offices across Australia, including major brands Ray White, Harcourts, PRD Nationwide, Belle Property and Raine & Horne — advised its members to continue working with landlords and tenants to achieve fair rent reduction agreements.

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Canopy’s Edge residential estate at Smithfield will release their new lakeside stage ahead of schedule due to demand for house and land packages in recent months.

AN ATTRACTIVE price point and a special security feature is drawing a large number of buyers to invest at a Smithfield residential estate.

Canopy’s Edge is located at the bottom of the Kuranda Range and offers “paradise living” about 20 minutes from the Cairns CBD.

Demand for land has skyrocketed in recent months, which has prompted the early release of stage four of the estate – Canopy’s Edge Lakeside.

Canopy’s Edge at Smithfield has launched stage four of its estate – Canopy’s Edge Lakeside – ahead of schedule due to demand in recent months.

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Sales manager Vicki Pfeiffer said 24-hour security monitoring as well as being located on the doorstep of Cairns Wake Park, were a point of difference attracting people to the estate.

“It’s been very busy indeed,” she said.

“Canopy’s Edge Lakeside has house and land packages available from low-$400,000, and with a first homeowners grant of up to $45,000 and current low interest rates, now is the perfect time to snap up a bargain and get into the property market game.

“So we’re hoping to get a few young people in their first home and we’re close to Caravonica, it’s walking distance and you don’t have to cross any roads.

“It’s also good for people who are downsizing, or retirees just wanting a nice safe place to live.”

Canopy’s Edge at Smithfield has launched stage four of its estate – Canopy’s Edge Lakeside – ahead of schedule due to demand in recent months.

Canopy’s Edge’s lakeside stage was officially launched on Saturday, with several lots already under contract

Ms Pfeiffer said there were about 40 lots remaining.

“We’ve had a really interesting mix of buyers,” she said.

“Some of the land is already under contract so we’ve just sold off the plan.

“Given the amount of interest that we’ve had, we’ve needed to do that.

“There have been professionals and families and then single ladies … then with some of the larger blocks some really young guys.

“It’s really interesting, everyone seems to be trying to do something to enter the market. It’s great for our economy here in Cairns.”

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Darryn Lyons’ childhood home in Leopold has sold to a Melbourne architect.

Former Geelong mayor and celebrity snapper Darryn Lyons’ quirky childhood home in Leopold has found a buyer.

Mr Lyons’ architect father designed the colourful 1970s time capsule, with the kids chipping in to hand break its 36,000 bricks.

A fellow architect from Melbourne has bought the five-bedroom house from the Geelong identity’s parents, Graham and Lorraine, for an undisclosed price.

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The 1970s house is clad in thousand of hand-broken bricks for an unusual finish.

The 2ha property at 31-39 Brinsmead Lane, Leopold was last listed with a price guide of $1.35m-$1.45m.

Hayden, Leopold agent Karen Purcell said the buyers loved the untouched house’s ’70s architecture.

“It attracted people who just loved that style, in the end it was an architect that bought it and plans to do a few things but will pay homage to the architecture of the property,” Ms Purcell said.

“It was just a really cool place. I’m really happy that it’s someone that will keep the style.”

Different textures jostle for attention in the showstopping double height entry.

A tiled benchtop and exposed brick feature in the kitchen.

The open-plan design was ahead of its time.

A sunken lounge with open fireplace, floating staircase in the double-height entry, raked timber cathedral ceilings and geometric cork relief walls are among the house’s retro features.

Mr Lyons moved to the property from Herne Hill as a 12-year-old and said the natural surrounds inspired his love of photography.

“It was an incredible property that was very isolated in those days,” he said.

He previously said his father based the unusual house on his well-known design of the William Carey Chapel at Kew’s Carey Baptist Grammar School, which is also clad in broken bricks.

Darryn Lyons with his parents Lorraine and Graham at the Leopold property after he was elected Geelong’s mayor. Picture: Karen Dodd

“At the weekend and at night we used to break the bricks — there were 36,000 of them — with a bolster,” he said.

“We used to go out there pretty much every night, we worked really, really hard.”

The two-storey house was ahead of its time with it open-plan kitchen and dining room flowing out to a courtyard with powder room access.

The bathroom, like everything else, is original.

A cork feature wall in the main bedroom.

There are two separate living rooms and three bedrooms on the ground floor, while the flexible first floor has a main bedroom with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe and a study/fifth bedroom or nursery.

Ms Purcell said while acreage properties had become even more popular since COVID-19, it was all about the house for the buyers in this instance.

But she said the flexibility to work from home added to the location’s appeal.

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