Disciplined strategy. Design led delivery.
Relationship led sourcing. Buying with margin built in. We identify assets where we can actively influence value through planning, design or repositioning, and we move decisively when the numbers work.
Design led conversion and construction. Minimum 20% profit on cost discipline on every project. Commercial to residential, HMO, mixed use and assisted living. We manage the full lifecycle from concept to completion.
We work alongside private investors and equity partners to fund and deliver projects. Whether you are looking to deploy capital into a specific deal or build an ongoing relationship, we offer clear structures, transparent returns and direct access to our pipeline.
Tanner is a seasoned investor, property developer and dealmaker with over 17 years of consultancy and investment experience. He has held pivotal roles as lender's advisor, project manager and consultant on multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects, including Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Skopje International Airport and the King Abdullah Economic City.
He founded Ajito in 2014 to source personal property investment and development projects, including professional and student co-living units and multiple commercial to residential schemes. He has worked with private and institutional investors as well as equity partners to build and deliver successful projects.
In 2023, Tanner partnered with Sam to launch Ajito Property Ltd, combining their technical proficiency and strategic vision to drive ambitious development projects.
Sam is an experienced property developer and engineer with a background spanning the military, engineering delivery, commercial and residential development sectors. As a former Marine Engineer, he was responsible for the operation and maintenance of complex mechanical and electrical systems aboard Naval vessels, working in high pressure environments where reliability and precision were mission critical.
Following his military service, Sam moved into engineering technical authority roles, building maintenance programs and leading on design changes and system upgrades from concept to implementation. Alongside this, he developed hands on property experience delivering new build and refurbishment projects across Hampshire, with a strong focus on build quality, efficiency and long term performance.
"We acquire, develop and reposition underutilised residential and commercial property across the UK, creating high-quality spaces that serve genuine demand and generate long-term asset value."
Our approach is disciplined, design led and built on 20 years of operational experience. We are selective by design. Each acquisition is assessed against clear return criteria, and every project is managed with the same discipline we apply to our own capital.
To build a portfolio of professionally managed, high-performing assets that strengthen local communities and deliver consistent long-term returns.
Ajito Property Ltd works alongside private investors and equity partners on our own live projects. This is not a fund or a managed product. It is a direct relationship with an active developer, on specific deals, with clear terms agreed upfront.
We have worked with private and institutional investors across residential, commercial and mixed use strategies. If you are looking for direct exposure to development-level returns with an experienced team running the project, we want to hear from you.
We work with a small number of investors at any time. If you are looking to deploy capital into a live development project or build an ongoing investment relationship, get in touch.
We will respond within two working days. All enquiries are treated as confidential.
Commercial to Mixed Use
Gosport, Hampshire
Commercial property acquired and converted into a 10 bedroom co-living HMO with a new commercial unit at ground floor. Full planning, design, build and lettings managed by Ajito from acquisition through to completion.
Supported Living Conversion
Liverpool
Three bedroom house converted into six ensuite rooms with kitchenettes, let on a 15 year lease to a well established supported living provider. Long term, secure income backed by a strong operator.
Ground Up Barn Conversion
Winchester, Hampshire
A derelict agricultural barn rebuilt from the ground up into a striking black clad home with a slate roof and timber windows. Ajito worked hands on through the build, from bare structure to finished home.
Back to Brick, 3 to 4 Bed
Hampshire
A tired three bedroom cottage taken right back to brick and reconfigured into a bright four bedroom home, with a new open plan kitchen diner and lantern roof to the rear. Full refurbishment inside and out.
Commercial to Mixed Use
Isle of Wight
Freehold acquired on 254m2. Mixed use conversion with a 10 year commercial lease on the ground floor alongside holiday lets and long term rentals above. Stable commercial income combined with flexible residential yield.
Planning Gain on Derelict Commercial
Hampshire
Derelict pub and carpark acquired and taken through planning. Consent secured for an 11 bedroom HMO on the upper floors with a tap room retained at ground level. Sourced, planning gained and sold with the strategy in place.
Sourced, Structured and Sold
Bridgwater, Somerset
Town centre scheme sourced and sold by Ajito with a full business and planning strategy in place. A 25 bedroom co-living scheme with a commercial unit at ground floor, serving confirmed long term demand from Hinkley Point C and the Gravity Smart Campus. Ajito Partners is now consulting on the project.
Portfolio Scale: Cashflow and Value Creation
Liverpool and Surrounding Areas
Portfolio of five 3 to 6 bed HMOs across Liverpool and surrounding areas. Staggered acquisitions to build operational systems before scaling. Strong supported living demand in the area with established provider relationships in place.
Stabilised Cashflow at Scale
SW Somerset
Multiple acquisitions being actively sourced across SW Somerset to serve confirmed workforce accommodation demand from Hinkley Point C and the Gravity Smart Campus. A contracted requirement of 150 rooms confirmed from Spring 2026. Phased delivery across 2026 to 2028.
Stabilised Cashflow: Relationship Led
Hampshire
Hampshire income producing HMO being actively sourced through established agent and broker relationships. Target 8 to 12% gross yield from acquisition. Professional rental demand from naval, university and professional sectors.
Land and Development Opportunities
South Coast, SW and North West
Actively sourcing land and development opportunities across our core regions. Sites suited to co-living, HMO, supported living, commercial to residential or ground up development. If you are a landowner, agent or vendor, we are a direct buyer and can move quickly on the right site.
Feasibility and Design Study
Hampshire
An early stage feasibility and design study on an existing cottage and garage plot. We assessed the site, modelled its potential and worked up design options. This scheme did not proceed to build, and we show it to illustrate our assess and design stage.
Affluent economy with diverse employment across naval, university and professional sectors. Resilient rental demand from graduates, contractors and professionals. Selective acquisitions in prime micro locations with long-term holds in established regional markets.
Exceptional demand certainty from Hinkley Point C and Gravity Smart Campus. Confirmed contracted accommodation requirement of 150 rooms from Spring 2026. A decade-long employment and population growth runway making this a high conviction market.
One of the UK's strongest cities for rental yield. Large student and young professional base sustaining demand. Strong supported living relationships creating needs-led occupancy. Attractive entry pricing with ongoing regeneration driving long-term value.
All of my business dealings with Ajito to date have been successful and I would not hesitate in doing business with them again should the opportunity present itself.
David Fernley, Partner at F2media
Ajito Partners is a distinct done-with-you service for investors and property entrepreneurs working on their own acquisitions. If you want experienced operational support on your specific deal rather than investing into ours, Ajito Partners is the right starting point.
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North Harbour, Portsmouth
Hampshire, PO6 3EZ
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