Innovating properties
Elevating communities
Company
Overview
We are an agile, forward-thinking real estate owner, developer and platform operator that leverages decades of industry experience to transform obsolete properties into high-value, vibrant and sustainable assets. At our core we are a family business committed to challenging industry norms with innovative design to contribute to long-term economic growth and community development.
Portfolio
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Our vertically integrated platform controls every part of the journey, leveraging in-house teams for acquisition, design, cost control, construction, and operations. We optimise value by taking a hands-on approach to maximise returns and mitigate risk.
Organisational Structure
Our Divisions
HOSPITALITY
Criterion Hospitality
A rapidly growing, lifestyle-focused operator with 9 hotels currently in service across London and an additional 14 hotels under construction across key UK cities, offering unique, unforgettable guest experiences in cutting-edge spaces.
RESIDENTIAL
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Our in-house residential lettings agency and managers of our portfolio of 1,500+ affordable apartments for rent in prime urban locations. 24/7 security, concierge services and easy online bookings ensure a safe, convenient and seamless experience for residents.
PHILANTHROPY
The Aziz Foundation
A charity (Reg: 1169558) founded to empower communities through education and social impact, fostering interfaith understanding and supporting initiatives that drive positive change and create new opportunities.
The Harte and Garter Hotel
Criterion Capital recently acquired the historic Harte and Garter Hotel in Windsor; a site renowned for its Shakespearean connections and royal heritage.
Criterion Restaurant
Criterion Capital has revitalised the historic Criterion Restaurant, a Grade II* listed landmark in Piccadilly Circus.
The Horses of Helios
Criterion Capital recently completed a year long restoration of the iconic Horses of Helios sculpture and fountain in Piccadilly Circus.
Planning Approved for 103-111, Mitcham Road, Tooting, Wandsworth
Criterion Capital is delighted to confirm that planning approval has been granted by the London Borough of Wandsworth for the transformation of the former Morley’s Department Store in Tooting.
Planning Approved for Trafford House, Basildon
Criterion Capital is pleased to share that Basildon Borough Council has approved a non-material amendment to our previously consented Trafford House scheme (originally approved in 2020).
Final call to enter our Kingsland Shopping Centre Logo Design Competition – £2,000 prize for the winner and £500 for each finalist!
There is just over a week left to enter our Kingsland Shopping Centre Logo Design Competition!
Halima Aziz interviewed on PropCast podcast and featured in Property Week
We’re delighted to share that Head of Hotels at Criterion Hospitality, Halima Aziz, has been featured in a wonderful Property Week article following her recent interview with Andrew Teacher on his popular PropCast podcast
A century of sweetness is arriving in London: Mazlum to open first European store in Knightsbridge
A legend of Turkish confectionery will be making its European debut this festive season. Mazlum Confectionery Products®, a family business with roots stretching back to the 19th century and famed across Turkey for its handmade halva, Turkish delight, and chocolate, is opening its very first European store in the heart of Knightsbridge.
Careers
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Whether you’re at the start of your career, or you have extensive industry experience, your unique skills can help drive our innovative, forward-thinking team to new heights.
Explore our current career opportunities below.
