Who We Are
The Story Behind Madre Properties A family-run business built on integrity, community, and meaningful property development.
Born From A Legacy Of Courage And Vision
Madre Properties was born from a legacy of courage, vision, and unwavering family values. Founder Carla Eve's inspiration comes from her grandmother, Yvonne - an Armenian raised in India who, in the 1970s, journeyed to the UK with three young children after losing her husband. Alone in a new country, she carried nothing but determination, resourcefulness, and the will to give her family a better life.
One night, Yvonne had a visionary dream about a horse running in the Grand National. The next morning, with nothing left to lose and everything to gain, she placed every penny she had (not much!) - on that horse. Against all odds, at 100 to 1, it thundered across the finish line first. Her £5,000 winnings became the deposit for her first house, a bold leap that would change her family's future forever.
She turned that house into a thriving bed and breakfast, then went on to buy four, three-storey properties in Bromley, an area on the rise. A shrewd businesswoman and a lioness for her family, she built a portfolio that became both her livelihood and her legacy.
When she passed away in 2015, each of her children inherited a property. By 2022, Carla - already experienced and successful in flipping her own homes - purchased her grandmother's house from her mother, transforming it into her first co-living property. Soon after, she bought the neighbouring property from her aunt. Like her grandmother, Carla had navigated life as a single mother, raising two children (now part of the Madre business) while building a property portfolio worth £2M and growing.
Through hard work, education, and a carefully built power team, Carla has grown Madre Properties into a thriving, values-driven enterprise. Every property is not only profitable but also ethically managed, with care for the tenants who live there.
The name Madre (meaning Mother) comes from Carla's daughter's nickname for her - a perfect reflection of the brand's fierce, protective, caring, and excellence-driven ethos.
Our Mission
We exist to redefine property development by putting community and relationships at the heart of profitable investment. We create homes that serve people, not just profit, offering investors access to high-yield opportunities while building trust through transparency and genuine connection.
The Madre Property Values
What Drives Us
Integrity
We do what we say and show our workings.
Clarity
Transparent numbers, scopes, and timelines.
Care
For tenants, neighbours, and partners alike.
Excellence
Compliant, durable, and beautifully finished.
Why Choose Family-Run Over Corporate?
In uncertain times, investors want more than just returns - they want relationships, transparency, and investments that align with their values. We're not another corporate developer focused solely on volume. We're a family business that believes property investment should feel personal, ethical, and meaningful.
What We Do
Luxury Property Flips
We specialise in taking run-down properties and thoughtfully transforming them into luxury apartments, compliant to the letter and comfortable to live in.
Serviced Accommodation
High-quality, short-stay properties for professionals, contractors, and visitors, with excellent guest reviews.
Refurbishment & Repositioning
From light refurbs to full back-to-brick renovations, we unlock value through smart layouts, premium yet durable finishes, and energy-efficient upgrades.
Partnerships & JVs
We work with private investors and JV partners seeking hands-off, asset-backed returns. Structures include fixed-return loans and equity partnerships via project-specific companies.