Former deputy headteacher and seasoned property investor, Mazi Kahan, has unveiled Horizon Holding — a London-based firm committed to raising standards of due diligence and investor education in the international property market.
With 17 years of investment experience, Mazi has developed a business that helps buyers avoid common pitfalls while providing access to structured learning programmes created alongside international universities.
Horizon Holding brings together two distinct but connected operations: its due diligence service, offering comprehensive verification and assessment reports for buyers, and Mazi Kahan International, which delivers investor education and business development training. The combined platform is particularly supportive of women, retirement-age investors and first-time buyers seeking clarity and confidence.
“I turned my struggles into a mission,” said Mazi. “When I started investing, I had no roadmap. I trusted the wrong people, made painful mistakes, and saw others lose their life savings to glossy promises that didn’t deliver. Today, I’m the person I once needed – someone who helps others invest safely, with verified facts and genuine transparency.”
Within six months of operation, Horizon Holding has already prevented costly mistakes and secured savings exceeding £200,000 for two clients by strengthening their negotiation and appraisal processes. Each investigation examines factors such as developer history, legal structuring, ownership terms, service fees, rental projections and resale potential.
Operating across both the UK and Dubai, Horizon addresses the imbalance where developers often hold more information and influence than investors. Horizon’s role is purely buyer-focused, ensuring independence and scrutiny at every stage of the purchase.
To support long-term empowerment, Mazi Kahan International has rolled out four new educational programmes at Superior University Dubai. The flagship course, “Creating a Bridge Between the East and West”, helps students and investors understand how Western investment frameworks adapt to the UAE property landscape. Several modules are offered free to ensure accessible entry into real estate learning.
“Too often, people get swept up by glossy listings without understanding what they’re buying,” added Mazi. “Real investing is about the details – checking the paperwork, understanding the market cycles, and knowing when something doesn’t add up. That’s what we teach, and that’s what we do for our clients every day.”
Before founding Horizon Holding, Mazi spent nine years as a deputy headteacher at IJDS Hendon and earned a degree in Teaching Second Languages from Middlesex University. It was her experience in education that shaped her approach to business – methodical, structured, and deeply people-centred. Her first investment was a £29,000 house in South Shields, bought with savings from her teaching job. Within six months, she refinanced, expanded, and began building what would become a global property portfolio spanning Europe and the Middle East.
Now a mother of three and a mentor to aspiring investors worldwide, Mazi’s personal journey reflects the very values Horizon represents: resilience, education, and empowerment. “No matter where you come from, what religion you practise, or what’s in your bank account, the sky is the limit,” she said. “You don’t need to come from wealth to create it. You just need to believe in yourself and refuse to give up.”
The launch of Horizon Holding marks more than a business milestone – it’s the realisation of Mazi’s long-term vision to raise standards across international property investment. By combining rigorous due diligence with accessible education, she hopes to inspire a new generation of investors to make informed, ethical, and sustainable decisions.
“Horizon Holding isn’t just about buying property,” she added. “It’s about changing the culture of how people invest. It’s about fairness, transparency, and empowering people to achieve financial freedom through knowledge.”
Headquartered in London with sister companies in Dubai, Horizon Holding offers services across the UK and Middle East, with plans to expand its educational partnerships internationally.
