What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Akshay Ruparelia was just 17 when he set up his online estate agency, it is now worth millions. He talks The Day through his extraordinary journey.
Meet Britain’s youngest self-made millionaire
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Rich List - Published each year by the Sunday Times, it ranks the wealthiest individuals in the UK. It also runs a separate list detailing the richest under 30s in the country. See the Business Insider link for more.
Came out - Ruparelia's story has been the subject of much media attention, including interviews on morning TV and in national newspapers. See Become An Expert for more.
Tasks - Ruparelia says he taught himself photography so he could take pictures of houses himself, rather than employing somebody to do it. Although, for his first house sale, he did have to ask for a lift to the house viewing, as he had not yet learnt to drive.