Never a Bad Time to Buy Property? 📅 Published: 03 September 2025 ⏱️ 21 min video 🏢 Expert Interview Is there ever a truly "bad" time to buy property? In this exclusive conversation, Abbas, CFO of Caridon Group, shares over 20 years of experience managing and acquiring more than 2000 properties. He explains why due diligence and risk assessm...
Why July’s House Price Drop Could Be a Golden Opportunity for Landlords And no, the market isn’t crashing. It’s adjusting, and for landlords and investors who understand the cycle, that’s where the real advantage lies. Rightmove’s July 2025 House Price Index shows sellers are pricing more competitively, buyers are regaining...
Why More Landlords Are Choosing Guaranteed Rent in 2025 Navigate the rental minefield with confidence and secure your property income £1.5M Paid out monthly to landlords 16 Years of proven track record 2,000+ Properties managed Being a landlord in 2025 isn’t what it used to be. Compliance rules are tighter, t...
"Would you pay more to rent a warmer, cheaper-to-run flat? Tenants increasingly say ‘yes.’ And their answer directly affects your ROI." Let me tell you about Sam. Sam owned a typical EPC D-rated property in South London. Over five years, his flat struggled with high energy bills, frequent repairs, and longer void periods. Then he upgraded to an...
When it's July and the sun’s out, winter feels miles away. But this is actually the best time for landlords to plan ahead. No cold weather disruptions, no heating switch-offs, and contractors are often more available. Because when the cold does hit, so do the complaints. “The flat’s freezing again.” Sound familiar? Draughts, old win...
The UK property market has always been a tale of regions and in 2025, that story is more important than ever. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or dipping your toe into the market for the first time, choosing the right location could be the difference between a property that performs and one that quietly drains your cash flow. At Caridon Estates, we...
If you’ve been holding off on your next buy-to-let move, waiting for the “right” moment... this might just be it. Thanks to a mix of improving inflation, increased lender competition, and shifting market sentiment, mortgage rates in the UK are now on a downward trend. That’s not just opinion. It’s backed by industry experts, le...
If you had £75,000 to invest in 2025, what would you do with it? Would you buy a property? Hold tight and wait? Or look beyond bricks and mortar altogether?At Caridon Estate, we work with investors and landlords across the UK, many of whom are asking exactly that. The landscape has changed. So has the rulebook. And what worked five years ago might not...
Thinking about investing in your first buy-to-let property? You're not alone. Property remains one of the most reliable ways to build wealth in the UK, if you get your finances right from the start. At Caridon Estates, we work with first-time landlords every day. One of the most common questions we hear is: “How do I get approved for a buy-to-let...
The Croydon property market has begun 2025 with renewed momentum, as both buyers and investors turn their attention to this increasingly in-demand part of South London. With average asking prices rising by 4.5% year-on-year and private rents up by 7.6%, Croydon is outperforming many neighbouring boroughs and attracting serious interest from landlords, first-...
When a property sits empty, it doesn’t just collect dust, it drains your income. For landlords, void periods are one of the most frustrating and costly parts of property investment. But the good news is: they’re preventable. With the right approach, you can keep your property tenanted and your income consistent, month after month. In this post,...
We’re thrilled that the Evening Standard tapped into our expertise on South-East London’s next hotspot. Speaking to the paper, our CEO Mario Carrozzo shared why SE18 is one to watch: “This area is becoming increasingly attractive due to its affordability and the ripple effect from nearby Abbey Wood and Woolwich, where property prices hav...
Struggling with the challenges of being a landlord in the UK? Between rising mortgage rates, tenant defaults, and the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But there’s a solution! In this episode of Caridon Weekly, we sit down with Lora Bencheikh, Group Executive Director at Caridon, to break down how Guarant...
In this week’s The Caridon Weekly, our CFO & Co-Founder, Abbas Alidina, takes on some of the biggest questions landlords are asking right now. With market uncertainty, regulatory changes, and shifting investment strategies, it's more important than ever to stay informed. So, what’s next for landlords in 2025? Abbas shares key insight...
Our Founder and CEO, Mario, was recently featured on the Property Podcast Today with host Lee Dahill. In this insightful episode, Mario takes listeners through his remarkable journey in the property industry. From attending property auctions at just 11 years old to overcoming challenges like the 2008 financial crash, his story is one of resilience and determ...
