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Chris Lazari

Following a hectic spending spree by Lazari on properties in London’s West End, including about £79m to buy offices in Euston Road and £112m on an Oxford Street site, profits at Lazari Investments should hit £26m in 2006-07, while the total value of its portfolio has risen to £1.239 billion, according to a valuation by agents King Sturge. London-based Lazari, 60, a Greek Cypriot, started in the fashion business before turning to property. We add £72m for personal property and other wealth.