Rupert Grint has the magic touch in the property market as his portfolio totals £24 million

His character Ron Weasley was never flush with cash throughout the Harry Potter saga.

But Rupert Grint is now laughing all the way to Gringotts as his property empire totals £24 million.

The actor, 31, earned £40 million playing Harry’s best friend in the hit film series and has since made a number of savvy investments.

Rupert has recently added another £10.6 million of homes to his growing portfolio.

A source told The Sun: ‘Rupert’s become a real property magnate and has been working his magic on building his empire.

‘His portfolio is worth around £24million now and he’s growing it all the time.

‘He has started three property businesses which are all bringing in a tidy sum.’

The source revealed that one of Rupert’s companies, Clay 10, invested in more than £8 million worth of property in the most recent financial year.

Another of his successful firms, Oneonesix Development, has been buying properties outside London.

The shrewd actor has been buying high-spec rental properties, as well as luxury homes, with good transport links to the city.

He most recently bought a £500,000 house in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, as well as two neighbouring houses for £1.5 million in Luton. 

Rupert also owns Eevil Plan Properties and has forked out on three properties near his own home in Hertfordshire.

It comes as the actor recently welcomed his first child with girlfriend Georgia Groome.

In a statement earlier this month, the couple announced that they were now proud parents to a baby girl, just a month after confirming they were expecting their first child.

Rupert and the Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging star announced their pregnancy in April after she stepped out with a noticeable baby bump.

The couple are yet to reveal the name of their baby daughter.