Andreas Panayiotou

Andreas Panayiotou (born January 1966) is a British property developer, the founder of Ability Group, and once the UK's largest private landlord, until he sold up in 2006/07 and moved into hotels.

Early life Panayiotou was born in London, the son of Cypriot parents. He left school aged 14 without any qualifications.

His company, Ability Group, had seven hotels in 2011. As of June 2011, he has a £400 million net worth.

Personal life He has two sons from his first marriage. He and his second wife Susan live on a 20-acre estate in Epping Forest, and have three daughters. Panayiotou owns a £40-million Gulfstream G450 jet, a £12-million Mangusta 130 yacht, and two Cessna Citation jets, as well as a Range Rover, Ferrari Enzo, Lamborghini LP700, Rolls-Royce Phantom convertible, and a Bugatti Veyron.