Having left school at the age of 16, Mario Carrozzo went on to head several successful organisations. Today he serves as founder and CEO of Caridon Group, a group of companies he built from the ground up that grew to become a leading private provider of social housing, successfully housing more than 10,000 tenants. Since Caridon Property was founded in 2009, Caridon Group has pioneered the UK real estate industry, providing award-winning service to both landlords and tenants.
Caridon Group was created with the vision of challenging conventional beliefs about what is possible in housing, driving innovation and creation in the property sector, and delivering full service home solutions. The group aims to break the mould in social housing, delivering homes for people and families in real need. Building on the values of personalisation, honesty and integrity as a foundation for its success, Caridon Group aims to strengthen communities one neighbourhood at a time, as well as providing a fun and friendly working conditions for its employees with a strong emphasis on teamwork. Customer service is key to Caridon Group’s success.
At the age of 14, Mario Carrozzo was already demonstrating a natural flair for enterprise, working alongside his father in the family catering and property businesses while still at school. It was here that he gained invaluable entrepreneurial experience and life skills, which later played an instrumental part in his success. Marrio Carrozzo purchased his first property at the age of 18, using his own savings. Over the years, he continued to expand his skills in real estate planning, construction and housing, building a strong network of contacts in the banking and property sectors. For more than two decades, Mario Carrozzo has continued to run several pioneering property businesses, amassing a substantial self-made portfolio.
Mario Carrozzo founded Caridon Property in 2009. Having identified a gap in the market following the recession, he pledged to assist individuals impacted by the economic downturn. Utilising his knowledge and experience as both a developer and landlord, Mario Carrozzo pioneered one of London’s first rent guarantee schemes, serving as a guarantor for vulnerable tenants struggling to find accommodation while also assuring landlords of a reliable income. Over the past 15 years, Caridon Property Group has gone from strength to strength and is now an award-winning, multi-million pound real estate development and lettings company dedicated to serving local communities.
Caridon Property Group has established itself as market leader, having been recognised with numerous coveted industry awards, including:
- Community Champion of the Year 2021 – Silver Award – The Negotiator Awards
- ESTAS Best Letting Agent in the South East as voted for by tenants 2021 – Gold Award
- Top Ten Property Specialists 2021 – The Property Investor Magazine
- Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 (Mario Carrozzo) – Shortlisted – Gatwick Diamond Business Awards
- Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 (Mario Carrozzo) – Commended – South London Business Awards
- ESTAS Best Letting Agent in the South East as voted for by tenants 2019 – Gold Award
- Best Business (over 50 employees) 2019 – South London Business Awards
- Commitment to the Community 2018 – Croydon Business Excellence Awards
- Making a Difference Award 2016 – London Landlord Accreditation Scheme
- Best Lettings Agency to Work For 2015 – Letting Agency Awards
- Best Service Provider in the Private Rented Housing Sector 2014 – UK Landlord Accreditation Partnership
Caridon Group operates with a strong emphasis on social responsibility, with its social value pillars embedded in all of the group’s activities. In terms of its environmental goals, the group has embarked on a retrofit project across its existing owned portfolio, upgrading to dual tariff intelligence heating systems and installing insulation. In addition, Caridon Group aims to have converted all company vehicles to hybrid or fully electric models by the end of 2023, has achieved Gold CSR Accreditation and is an International CSR Award winner.
Caridon Group is committed to increasing diversity in its workforce, as well as providing employees with a wide range of tools to support their mental health and wellbeing in a post pandemic era.
With regard to the community, Caridon Group’s goal is to improve the wellbeing of local people in the communities it serves. To that end, the group and its subsidiaries have partnered with various organisations and continue to nurture this network across London and the South of England.
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