How we started

The Acquista story began with the success of Ace Hygiene Supplies Ltd, one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of hygiene systems, chemicals, and branded packaging to the hospitality and catering sectors.

Founded in 1995, Ace Hygiene grew by focusing on compliance, consistency, and innovation — introducing one of the UK’s first colour-coded cleaning systems for restaurants and food operators. Over time, the company expanded into branded packaging and secured long-standing partnerships with major brands such as Wasabi Sushi Co, the NHS, and Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.

Today, through its subsidiary Quality Services Hygiene Supplies Ltd, the group supplies hygiene and consumable products to Amazon across all UK sites, under a renewed multi-year contract.

This commercial success laid the financial foundation for Acquista Group — creating a self-funded property investment arm capable of reinvesting retained profits into long-term, value-driven developments.

Our entry into property

Alongside the group’s business growth, the founder began personally investing in property — a move that demonstrated both strategic foresight and disciplined capital management, laying the foundations for what would become a key pillar of his wider investment strategy. His early residential projects established a solid platform for future expansion, reflecting a deliberate and methodical approach to identifying value and reinvesting returns for long-term growth. Initial ventures included the purchase and sale of a first flat in Wimbledon, (acquired for £265,000 and sold for £305,000) and the redevelopment of a £595,000 home that achieved a £1.38 million sale in 2018. These early successes not only validated his eye for value and potential but also provided the capital, confidence, and experience to take on more ambitious projects.

Expansion into commercial assets

That success naturally progressed into commercial property investment. During the pandemic, the group acquired a 12,000 sq. ft. freehold warehouse — the long-standing operational base of Ace Hygiene, the group’s trading and lending arm. The project involves a full modernisation and expansion programme, including structural improvements and plans to extend the building by a further 3,000 sq. ft. This investment will not only elevate the functionality and presentation of the site but also reinforce the group’s ability to deliver complex refurbishments while increasing long-term asset value. Importantly, the strengthened trading performance of Ace Hygiene has since enabled greater capital flow into the wider real estate portfolio — creating a sustainable cycle of reinvestment and growth across both divisions.

Building on this momentum, the group advanced into larger and more operationally active projects — notably 13 Upper Avenue, a substantial sui generis 19-unit HMO with future capacity for 26 residents. The property also includes an additional bungalow plot and further development potential on the flat roof, subject to planning approval. With strong occupancy and consistent income, this project demonstrated the group’s ability to combine development value with sustainable yield — a key step in balancing short-term returns with long-term portfolio growth.

Following this, the group expanded its focus to mixed-use regeneration through the Bank House development in Sheerness, Kent. The scheme integrates active commercial units at ground level with a soon to be 38-unit residential conversion above, of which 10 flats have already been completed and signed off. This development not only represents a significant evolution in scale and complexity but also plays an important role in the regeneration of Sheerness town centre. By maintaining established local businesses on the ground floor while introducing high-quality housing above, the project contributes to the vibrancy and economic sustainability of the area. It reflects the group’s broader ethos of combining commercial performance with community value — creating spaces that support both enterprise and modern living.

Together, these projects represent far more than individual successes — they mark the steady construction of a diversified and resilient property platform. From early residential redevelopments to large-scale commercial and mixed-use schemes, each stage has built upon the last, strengthening both operational capability and financial depth. The group’s ability to identify opportunity, deliver value, and reinvest strategically has created a self-sustaining model for growth.

Looking ahead, this foundation positions the group for a bold new chapter — one defined by scale, innovation, and strategic collaboration. With a growing reputation for quality and execution, the focus now turns to unlocking larger and more impactful developments.