Yianis Group
Yianis Group is a British property development and investment company based in London, wholly owned by the Cypriot-born British billionaire John Christodoulou. The group owns a portfolio of freehold office, residential, hotel, retail, and leisure properties across the United Kingdom and Europe.
Overview
Yianis Group operates through multiple subsidiaries that acquire, manage, and invest in real estate assets, often long-term freeholds in prime urban locations. The company is particularly noted for its hotel investments under global brands such as Marriott, Hilton, and Radisson, as well as mixed-use developments combining commercial and residential properties.Major assets
Yianis Group holds a diversified portfolio of commercial and hospitality properties across several major UK cities.In London, the group owns two landmark hotels situated in Canary Wharf — the London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf and the Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel. These properties form part of the broader Canary Riverside development, a mixed-use complex comprising hotels, residences, offices, and leisure facilities along the River Thames.
In Manchester, Yianis Group owns the Hilton Manchester Deansgate, located within the 47-storey Beetham Tower, one of the city’s most recognisable skyscrapers. Following a protracted legal dispute concerning façade repairs, the group’s subsidiary, Blue Manchester Ltd, acquired the freehold of the building in 2021.
In Liverpool, the company owns the Radisson Blu Hotel, Liverpool, a waterfront property located in the city’s central business district. The group also owns the Park Inn by Radisson Palace Hotel, Southend-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea, a historic seafront hotel overlooking the Thames Estuary.
Beyond these major hospitality assets, Yianis Group holds a range of freehold commercial properties across London, including Wool House, Zeus House, Olympic House, St John’s Court, and Simpson House.
Legal and regulatory issues
Canary Riverside litigation and insurance commissions
At the Canary Riverside estate in London Docklands, leaseholders brought proceedings against a Yianis-linked freeholder over excessive service charges and undisclosed insurance commissions. In December 2022, a property tribunal ruled that landlord entities had overcharged leaseholders by approximately £1.6 million.In March 2024, the Upper Tribunal upheld the decision, finding that the landlord "had failed to demonstrate" entitlement to more than £579,039 of £1.63 million in insurance costs, meaning around £1.06 million was not payable by leaseholders.