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A Fully Integrated Real Estate Platform. Graysons Global Ventures (GGV), formerly Graysons Properties (GP), is a vertically integrated real estate investment and operating group active across the United Kingdom and India, focused on PBSA, co-living, residential and commercial real estate. Unlike traditional investment firms or standalone management companies, GGV controls the full property lifecycle through its specialist operating platforms - Cohabit8, Spaciya, Property Shield and Acache — combining investment strategy, operational delivery, compliance governance and technology infrastructure into one accountable ecosystem. That structure delivers greater operational control, improved visibility, stronger governance standards and long-term asset performance.
Together, the four businesses are aligned across the property lifecycle, combining UK governance standards with local execution capability in India and maintaining full lifecycle oversight from acquisition through to operations and digital reporting.
Building on this integrated model, our approach combines disciplined execution, data-driven operational management and institutional governance standards with the flexibility and responsiveness of an entrepreneurial operating partner. Whether repositioning large-scale PBSA schemes, delivering facilities management, implementing operational technology or supporting portfolio growth, GGV is designed to deliver scalable real estate platforms capable of long-term institutional performance.
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Years experience
Building a legacy of trust by navigating complex market cycles with strategic precision and deep industry insight.
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Projects completed
A diverse portfolio of high-yield residential and commercial developments delivered on time and to the highest specification.
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Transacted Investment Deals
The team has a track record of over £1.5BN+ transacted investment deals. Managed portfolio rents have increased year-on-year, providing higher returns to our fund and JV investors.
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Beds Under Management
Currently manage and operate over 1,500 student and co-living beds, with a further 850 beds under offer across the UK and India.
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Portfolio Value
UK & India
Operational Presence
Integrated
Technology Infrastructure
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Engineer and Operate with Efficiency
Early-stage value engineering at acquisition and refurbishment; specification optimisation without compromising compliance or experience; portfolio procurement leverage that reduces Capex and Opex.
Manages and Maintains Asset Value
Rental growth strategies aligned to student demand and academic cycles; repositioning and refurbishment unlock latent capital value; operational improvements convert directly to yield compression.
Hands-On and Future-Proof
Dedicated PBSA, compliance, facilities and digital specialists; in-house management, compliance and facilities reduce operating costs; data-led systems drive occupancy, rent growth and NOI.
THE GRAYSONS METHOD:
OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES
Investment & Asset Management
GGV combines disciplined acquisition strategy with hands-on operational oversight to create longterm value across PBSA, co-living, residential and commercial sectors. Every investment opportunity is underpinned by detailed due diligence, operational analysis and a clearly defined business plan focused on sustainable performance, NOI growth and long-term asset protection.
PBSA & Co-Living Operations
GGV delivers integrated operational management across student accommodation and co-living portfolios, combining resident experience, occupancy optimisation, compliance oversight and operational delivery into one accountable platform. The operational model is designed to improve occupancy performance, resident retention and long-term operational efficiency.
Facilities Management
Through Property Shield, GGV provides structured facilities management and operational oversight across residential, PBSA and commercial assets. This includes planned preventative maintenance, contractor management, lifecycle planning and operational monitoring designed to ensure assets remain operationally efficient, compliant and professionally managed.
Compliance & Building Safety
GGV embeds compliance governance and operational risk management directly into asset operations. Through integrated compliance oversight, fire safety governance and structured reporting frameworks, the group helps ensure buildings remain compliant, resilient and operationally controlled.
Development & Repositioning
GGV has a proven track record of repositioning underperforming assets into high-performing operational platforms. From refurbishment and layout optimisation through to operational restructuring and repositioning strategies, the group focuses on unlocking long-term value through disciplined execution and operational enhancement.
Technology Infrastructure
Powered through Acache, GGV integrates technology infrastructure directly into operations. Realtime dashboards, AI-enabled reporting systems and operational analytics create greater visibility, improved reporting and more informed operational decision-making across portfolios. The combination of software developments and hardware integrations add to our strategic edge.
Leadership With Investment & Operational Depth
GGV’s leadership team combines investment expertise, operational delivery and large-scale asset management experience across the UK and international markets. The team has delivered operational repositioning, asset growth and portfolio management across PBSA, co-living, residential and commercial sectors, combining institutional governance standards with hands-on operational execution.
Akash Ghai
After qualifying in dentistry from Newcastle University in 2002, Akash began his professional career as a dentist. However, his journey into property began with the purchase of his first home in Darras Hall. Over the years, he went on to acquire multiple dental practices across the North-East, and later saw an opportunity to use the profits to buy student investment opportunities and fully transition into real estate. In 2014, Akash founded Graysons Properties and later launched several complementary ventures across investment, development and asset management.
Notable milestones include exiting the dental business in a £5.7M deal; leading the transformation of over 1000 student bedrooms, and achieving £16.5M turnover; co-leading the £223M redevelopment of Lilian Penson Hall in London, and growing a property investment and development portfolio now valued at £333M+ including landmark assets such as Leazes Terrace in Newcastle’s city centre. Now leading Graysons Global Ventures, his entrepreneurial approach and hands-on project management mean he can tackle any project with confidence and operational excellence.
Akash Ghai
Mohamed Jasim Al Shaikh
Mohamed Jasim Al Shaikh
Mohamed Jasim Al Shaikh is a seasoned investment banking professional with over 16 years of experience across wealth management, investment structuring, and cross-border transactions. He spent 11 years leading the Wealth Management Division at Venture Capital Bank, where he was responsible for originating and overseeing diversified investment portfolios for high-net-worth and institutional clients. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Kuwait Finance House and TAIB Bank Bahrain, building a strong foundation in Sharia-compliant structuring and regional capital markets.
Throughout his career, Mohamed has developed deep expertise in disciplined capital deployment, risk management, and cross-border real estate investments, particularly between the GCC and the United Kingdom. His approach combines institutional governance standards with a pragmatic understanding of asset performance, income generation, and long-term value creation.
As CEO of Blacksand and Co-Chairman of Graysons Global Ventures, Mohamed leads UK and India-focused investment strategy and capital allocation, working closely with partners and investors to identify, structure and manage high-quality real estate opportunities. His leadership is centred on transparency, rigorous due diligence, and delivering sustainable, risk-adjusted returns while safeguarding shareholder capital.
Dan Salmon
Having left university at the height of the property crisis, Dan started his career in 2009 with a baptism of fire that shaped his resilient and strategic approach to every project. He joined the largest independent private landlord in Newcastle and within just six months, successfully rebranded the company - a pivotal move that would see the business grow and increase its profits by 25%. Within two years, Dan was promoted to senior management, and by 2015, he was running the company. During this time, he also spearheaded the setup and expansion of multiple partner businesses in real estate, construction, and finance. He was also instrumental in the acquisition and sale of over £100M of property assets, including one of the largest private student portfolio sales in Newcastle, facilitating a 900 bed £40M deal.
Dan specialises not only in property management but the development of projects across residential and commercial sectors, with great experience working closely with investors to source, acquire, and manage their assets. A highly capable spatial planner, Dan has consistently delivered exceptional developments, even under the toughest restrictions, demonstrating his deep understanding of the built environment.
Dan Salmon
