In 2016, McGlynn, who has a diverse range of business interests, launched Storage Vault, whose unique selling point is that it combines self-storage with general-purpose, studio-type workspaces and offices.

Speaking to Property Week from Monte Carlo, McGlynn outlines his plans for Storage Vault, which include expansion south of the border, and explains why he is putting the majority of the capital he has accumulated in property since the mid-1990s into the business.