Why We Turn Down Some Deals
Transparency, Discipline, and Investor-First Strategy
At Akoya, saying ‘no’ is part of protecting your capital.
Here’s why selectivity builds stronger investments.
Every deal must align with investor
goals
Target returns
(factoring finance,
voids, refurb, exit
options)
Right risk profile
(short-term vs long-
term strategies)
Capital preservation
(protect downside over
chasing upside)
We stress-test every assumption to
safeguard your investment.
Attractive figures often hide risks
Hidden
refurbishment
costs
Over-
optimistic
valuations
Unrealistic
demand
forecasts
If numbers don’t hold up under scrutiny,
we walk away.
Great deals aren’t what they look like on
paper — they’re the ones that survive real
scrutiny.
Not all strategies fit every project
- Short-term income vs long-term growth
- Flips facing slow markets
- Conversions with planning risks
We run multiple exit strategies
before committing.
We don’t push deals just to “look
busy.” Instead, we:
- Build trust by saying no when standards aren’t met
- Focus on quality over quantity
- Strengthen the value of every “yes”
Discipline today builds
confidence tomorrow.
Saying no more often makes
every yes stronger.
A recent BRR deal looked perfect
all money out” in 6 months. But
our checks revealed:
- £40k hidden refurbishment costs
- Inflated valuations
- Weak rental market
Walking away protected both
clients and reputation.
Turning down deals means
Only strong
projects reach you
Capital
grows
sustainably
You trust our
“yes” because
you’ve seen our
“no”
Filtering out weak projects keeps
you ready for the right ones.
Property investing should be exciting, never reckless. Every deal we reject
ensures the ones we accept deliver real value and stand the test of time.
Book a discovery call with Akoya to
explore selective investment
opportunities.