Most of our clients start with one property and scale to 3–10+ over time. Your journey begins with a simple conversation.
Build hands-off Airbnb income from £10,000
Partner with Akoya to scale cash-flowing STR (short-term rental) investments without buying property. We secure the deal, design it, run it — you earn monthly income.
Understand how you can start earning hands-off Airbnb income in just 2 minutes
How the model works
A simple explanation of the strategy and how hands-off income is created.
How we secure & vet deals
See how we analyse demand, negotiate guaranteed rent, and avoid low-performing properties.
Returns & timelines
Understand what realistic returns look like and how quickly your first deal can go live.
How The Model Works
1. We secure the property
We negotiate guaranteed rent with landlords, giving us long-term control of high-performing properties in strong demand areas. No mortgages, no legal delays, no purchasing costs.
2. We transform & operate it
Nomi Atelier designs and stages the property to boutique standards, increasing nightly rates. Our in-house team manages pricing, bookings, cleaners, guest experience, and day-to-day operations.
3. You earn hands-off monthly income
You invest into the deal, we handle everything, and you receive monthly net income without being involved in management or operations.
Rising UK demand for flexible stays
Travel, work trips, relocations, contractors, NHS staff and families are choosing short-stay over hotels. Demand for STR has grown year-on-year in almost every major UK region.
Nightly rates vs traditional renting
STR properties typically achieve 2–3x the revenue of standard AST rentals. This creates strong monthly cashflow, even after management costs and seasonal fluctuations.
Proven performance across our own portfolio
We’ve operated STR units across multiple UK markets for over 5 years. This real performance data helps us predict occupancy, identify strong areas, and avoid poor-performing locations.
Low entry capital with fast scaling
Unlike buying property, R2R allows investors to scale into multiple units quickly without mortgages, long legal processes or large deposits. It’s one of the simplest paths to building hands-off income.
OUR ANALYSIS PROCESS
How We Ensure A Property Will Perform Before We Take It On
We analyse real short-stay demand using platforms like AirDNA, PriceLabs and booking data. Every deal is compared against the performance of similar units we already operate.
We only take on properties where the data supports strong occupancy and predictable revenue. If the numbers don’t make sense — we simply walk away.
WHO WE WORK WITH
The Investors We Partner With
We only look to work with individuals who align with our investment approach and have the intention to grow over the long term.
Our ideal clients are planning to work with us over 3–10+ years, building a portfolio of cash-flowing assets — not just securing a single deal.
Here are the types of investors who get the best results with us:
First-Time Property Investor
Working with people looking to start their first hands-off property investment from £10k–£20k.
International Investors
We assist investors abroad who want UK cash-flowing assets without the complication of being overseas.
Busy Professionals & Entrepreneurs
For people who want an additional income stream without managing guests, cleaners, or operations.
Existing Investors
For experienced investors who want to expand their portfolio quickly without taking on more workload.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to understand your goals.
We aren’t the right fit for people looking for a one-off deal, short-term speculation, or a DIY learning experience. Or people who are not ready to invest a minimum of £10k–£20k into their first or next property.
Why Investors Trust Akoya
We don’t just find properties — we build long-term investment partnerships designed to grow and compound over a decade or more.
Explore the pillars we use to de-risk, optimise, and scale your investment.
We invest based on data, not guesswork.
We use real-time demand, pricing and occupancy data from platforms like AirDNA, PriceLabs and booking analytics across our existing STR portfolio.
What this means for investors:
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We only take on properties with proven demand indicators
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Every deal is benchmarked against real performance in the same micro-market
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Data reduces risk and increases confidence in projected returns
If the numbers don’t work — we don’t touch it.
A repeatable process built from years of STR experience.
Every property goes through our 6-stage acquisition & optimisation process, refined across dozens of units in multiple UK cities.
What this means for investors:
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Predictable onboarding
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Standardised refurb, staging and pricing systems
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Consistent guest experience and high review scores
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Faster time from acquisition to cashflow
We don’t “hope for performance” — we engineer it.
High occupancy. High nightly rates. High consistency.
Our units consistently outperform standard BTL yields and traditional AST rentals, even after all management, cleaning and operating costs.
What this means for investors:
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Strong month-to-month cashflow
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Performance proven across price points and regions
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Protected revenue due to multi-channel demand (contractors, relocation workers, leisure, corporate bookings)
Performance isn’t theoretical — it’s measured, tracked, and improved every month.
What this means for investors:
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Predictable onboarding
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Standardised refurb, staging and pricing systems
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Consistent guest experience and high review scores
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Faster time from acquisition to cashflow
We don’t “hope for performance” — we engineer it.
We’ve managed every part of the STR lifecycle — so you don’t have to.
From deal sourcing to staging, guest operations, pricing, maintenance and compliance, we’ve built deep expertise across the entire short-stay ecosystem.
What this means for investors:
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No learning curve
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No “rookie mistakes”
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No time required on your part
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Access to a team that has already optimised across dozens of properties
We’ve made the mistakes already — so your asset doesn’t become one.
We build relationships, not transactions.
We only partner with investors who want to scale a portfolio with us over 3–10+ years. That alignment allows us to make smarter decisions, take a long-term approach and outperform over time.
What this means for investors:
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Long-term strategy, not one-off deals
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Growth compounds over multiple acquisitions
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Dedicated support and direct communication
Your success is tied to ours — and we treat it that way.
We focus on downside protection first. Returns come second.
Before taking on any deal, we analyse demand volatility, seasonal fluctuations, price ceilings, regulatory factors, and exit options (AST, mid-term, supported living).
What this means for investors:
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Lower operational risk
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Multiple backup strategies
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Stress-tested revenue assumptions
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Fully managed compliance
We don’t chase high returns — we engineer consistent, compounding returns that protect your downside first
Ready to build a safe, long-term STR portfolio?
Let’s discuss your goals.
A Proven Formula You Don’t Have to Build Yourself
Every step handled for you — sourcing, negotiations, compliance, setup, operations, and performance.
1. Sourcing & Due Diligence
Market research, micro-market analysis, occupancy modelling, AirDNA + PriceLabs performance checks, and full compliance + landlord vetting before anything moves forward.
2. Negotiation & Contract Setup
We negotiate terms, handle all paperwork, ensure local regulation compliance, and structure the deal to minimise risk and protect your investment.
3. Design, Staging & Setup
Our design team stages the property to boutique standards, installs all furnishings, optimises layout for guest experience, and ensures the property is guest-ready from day one.
4. Pricing, Listings & Launch
We build high-converting listings, set dynamic pricing rules, optimise photos and descriptions, and launch across multiple channels for maximum occupancy.
5. Guest Operations & Maintenance
We handle guest communication, cleaners, stock, check-ins, emergencies, and maintenance so your asset runs smoothly without any involvement from you.
6. Reporting, Optimisation & Scaling
You receive transparent monthly reporting, real-time performance insights, ongoing optimisation, and personalised strategy guidance to help you scale your portfolio.
A Proven Formula You Don’t Have to Build Yourself
A well located four-bed house in the outskirts of Manchester in a strong contractor area.
Setup Cost: £14,200
Covering furnishing bedrooms, living and dining spaces, kitchen essentials, décor, safety compliance, linens, smart access, and photography.
Performance:
Occupancy has stabilised between 78–85%, mainly contractor demand mid-week.
The unit produces an average monthly net return of £1,220–£1,650, after all rent, cleaning, and management costs.
Now generating a predictable monthly return without taking on any operational workload.
Two well-located two-bedroom apartments in central Bath, strong mid-week contractor and relocator demand, combined with solid weekend leisure stays.
Setup Cost (per apartment): £12,000
Includes furnishing two bedrooms, living and dining spaces, kitchen equipment, décor, safety compliance, smart access, linens, and photography.
Performance:
Occupancy has settled between 78–90%, with the majority of bookings coming from contractors Monday–Friday and mixed leisure bookings at weekends.
Each apartment generates an average monthly net return of £1,050–£1,400, after rent, utilities, cleaning, consumables, and management fees.
Combined, the two units deliver a portfolio net return of £2,100–£2,800 per month, fully hands-off.
The investor is now receiving stable monthly income across both properties and is in discussions to expand into a third central Bath unit due to proven local deman
A well-presented three-bedroom terraced house in Abertillery, refurbished to meet strong contractor demand.
Setup Cost: £10,800
Covering furnishing bedrooms, living and dining spaces, kitchen essentials, décor, safety compliance, linens, smart access, and photography.
Performance:
Occupancy has settled between 82–90%, mostly from contractors booking months at a time and filling in the gaps with leisure guests.
Weekend occupancy remains steady from visiting families and relocation guests.
The property produces an average monthly net return of £1,050–£1,350, after rent, utilities, cleaning, consumables, and management fees.
The investor now receives a reliable, hands-off monthly return, with demand remaining strong enough to justify adding a second Valleys property in the near term.
Our Numbers At A Glance
200+ Properties Delivered
Across 25+ cities and regions.
£900–£1,500 Average Net Monthly Return
Typical range after all operating costs.
82% Average Occupancy
Based on live performance across multiple regions.
£3.2m+ Revenue Managed
Across short-stay, mid-term and corporate channels.
£10k–£15k Typical Setup Cost
Most properties fall within this range.
78% of Investors Re-invest Within 6 Months
Based on repeat-investor activity tracked over the last 12 months.
Let’s Discuss Your Investment Goals
If you’re thinking about building a hands-off short-stay portfolio, we’d love to hear about your plans and help you map out the best next step
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