[6] Included in Ell's property portfolio are residential developments at Pimpama, Queensland; and at Cobaki Lakes, and Kings Forest, both in far north New South Wales.
He has raised plans to develop a cruise ship terminal, including three liner berths plus a superyacht marina, three resorts and an option for a casino at Tugun.
[1][dead link] According to media reports, McGurk had been negotiating on behalf of Ell and for business associates of nightclub identity John Ibrahim to run the downstairs bar area of the Crest in return for an investment of $10–$15 million.
[14] Ell had a longstanding dispute with Greens Tweed Shire councillor Katie Milne where he successfully sued her for defamation in the NSW Supreme Court, and was awarded A$15,000 in damages.
[15] In 2012, Ell sought and was granted permission by the Privileges Committee of the New South Wales Legislative Council to lodge a Citizen's Right of Reply on behalf of Leda Holdings.