Christos Lazari
Real Estate

Christos Lazari Net Worth

Christos Lazari was a successful London real estate investor who emigrated from Cyprus at age 16. He worked his way up from washing dishes and waiting tables to setting up the successful Drendie Girl fashion label. In 1978, he invested his profits into real estate and built up Lazari Investments, which held 2.5 million square feet of London real estate at the time of his death in 2015. He is survived by his wife and three children, all of whom have their own stakes in the business.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Year 1946
Birth Place United Kingdom
Age 74 YEARS OLD
Died On 27 July 2015 (aged 69)\nNorth London, England
Residence London, England
Occupation Property developer
Spouse(s) Maritsa Lazari
Children 3

💰 Net worth: $2.1 Billion (2024)

Christos Lazari, a prominent figure in the real estate industry in the United Kingdom, is projected to have a net worth of $2.1 billion by 2024. Renowned for his success and expertise in the field, Lazari has built an empire through his innovative strategies and keen business acumen. Leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience, he has successfully navigated the complexities of the real estate market, making lucrative investments and acquisitions that have solidified his position as one of the industry's leading figures. With his continued growth and remarkable achievements, Lazari's net worth is set to soar in the coming years, further solidifying his status as a major player in the United Kingdom's real estate landscape.

Biography/Timeline

1962

Chris Lazari was born in Dora, Cyprus, the son of a builder. In 1962, he emigrated to England. At the time, he was 16 years old. The event was prompted by the discovery that his parents were in fact his foster family. According to Lazari, "I was in my third year at the Lanition Gymnasium of Limassol. I boarded the MV Messapia and sailed to England." He left Cyprus with just £20.

1978

With money he saved from washing dishes and working as a waiter, Lazari studied fashion design in London and set up the Drendie Girl clothing label, which successfully sold in London's high-street Retailers. In 1978, using the profits from his fashion Business, he moved into property. "My Father was a builder and I was taught the value of real estate from a very early age."

2002

In 2002, it was reported that Lazari owned commercial and residential property in London's Mayfair and Baker Street, as well as two acres (0.81 ha) along Tottenham Court Road.

2012

In 2012 Lazari stated, "In my early twenties I began investing in small properties to secure my young family’s financial position with money I earned from my involvement in the fashion Business." In May 2014, The Sunday Times estimated his net worth at £1.104 billion.

2014

The President of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, is a former schoolmate and a close friend. In 2014, Lazari said that if Anastasiades ever needed to use a private jet, then he would pay for it.

2015

Lazari died on 27 July 2015 at his home in north London of a heart attack.

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