Independent property deal analysis before you commit capital. For investors, developers and landlords making decisions in the next 90 days.
We help active property investors avoid costly mistakes by stress-testing deals before capital is committed. Most clients come to us before committing capital, not after.
Replace assumptions with disciplined analysis.
The CORE Framework™ breaks every deal down across four areas: Cashflow. Operations. Risk. Exit.
Every deal leads to a clear outcome:
Proceed. Adjust. Pass.
Independent deal analysis before you commit capital.
If you’re deploying capital in the next 90 days, this is where most mistakes are avoided.
You’ll get a structured breakdown of your deal – not opinions, not assumptions, but clear analysis.
What you get:
✔ CORE score (0–100)
✔ Full written deal analysis
✔ Risk and sensitivity breakdown
✔ Stress-tested assumptions
✔ Clear recommendation
✔ 90-minute strategy session
Limited number of audits available each month.
What looks good on paper doesn’t always hold up.
A returning investor approached us after sourcing a 6-bed HMO that initially appeared very attractive on paper. The projected rental figures looked strong, the purchase price felt reasonable, and the broker’s projections suggested healthy cashflow.
However, once the deal was reviewed through the CORE Framework™, several weaknesses became clear.
While the headline rent looked attractive, the true monthly profit was significantly lower once realistic management, maintenance and operational costs were included. The property also carried high operational intensity, with increased tenant turnover risk, compliance obligations and ongoing management complexity. The location also had a significant impact on this.
The exit strategy was another concern. The valuation relied heavily on optimistic income assumptions, while the future buyer pool would likely be limited to investor demand rather than wider market appeal.
Following the review, the investor chose to renegotiate and reassess the structure of the deal before proceeding.
Purchase: £200,000
Expected Rent: £4,200 per month
CORE Findings:
• True monthly profit closer to £900 per month
• High management complexity
• Exit dependent on investor demand
• Operational pressure underestimated
CORE Score: 63/100
Decision: Adjust or pass
Client Feedback:
‘Melissa helped us look beyond the headline figures and focus on how the deal would perform once we owned it. It completely changed how we approached the purchase.’
– Deren T, Property Investor
An Investor contacted us while reviewing a buy-to-let opportunity that appeared straightforward at first glance. The rental yield looked solid, the area had consistent tenant demand, and the deal initially felt low risk.
During the CORE analysis, the concern became less about income and more about resilience.
The deal relied heavily on future refinancing assumptions and remained highly sensitive to interest rate movement. Once financing exposure and exit flexibility were assessed properly, it became clear that the investment offered far less margin for error than initially expected.
Although the deal could still work under the right conditions, the investor decided to proceed far more cautiously and restructure elements of the financing before moving forward.
Purchase: £185,000
Expected Rent: £1,250 per month
CORE Findings:
• Good headline yield
• Heavy reliance on refinance
• Sensitive to interest rate changes
• Limited flexibility if market conditions changed
CORE Score: 58/100
Decision: High caution
Client Feedback:
‘We originally thought this was one of the safer deals we’d looked at, but the review highlighted risks we hadn’t properly considered. The structure and feedback gave us real food for thought.’
– Micah S, Property Investor
For Investors requiring ongoing support, the CORE Retainer provides continued deal analysis, support and strategic feedback across multiple opportunities, as they arise.
From £495 per month.
“Gave me clarity before committing"
I had a couple of buy-to-lets I was looking at and wasn’t 100% confident which one actually made sense.
Melissa’s approach is very structured and gave me a proper breakdown of what works and what doesn’t. It made it clear where the weaknesses were and what needed to change.
I ended up walking away from one deal and renegotiating another. Thanks again.”
Sarah L, Landlord
“Made the decision process clearer”
My Husband and I had already spent weeks looking at a deal and thought we had a good understanding of it, but the review highlighted things we hadn’t thought of.
I still want to go ahead with it, but hadn’t thought about who would manage it. The whole process was straightforward and it gave us much more confidence in the final decision we made (I’ve made, hubby is still getting on board).”
Lucinda M, Property Investor
If you’re actively reviewing a deal and considering committing capital, you’re likely ready.
Most clients come to us when they have a property under consideration, have run initial numbers, and want a clearer view of how the deal actually performs before moving forward.
If you’re still very early in your journey or not yet analysing real opportunities, it may be more useful to start with the CORE Toolkit.
Typically 5–7 business days from submission. That’s receiving your report and having your Review meetings (subject to calendar availability)
Key deal details, assumptions and supporting information.
We review 3 initially. Any more, can be discussed depending on individual requirements.
A structured report is provided, followed by a strategy session to review findings and next steps.
Melissa Lewis is the Founder & CEO of ML Property Venture, a Property Investor and Advisor focused on improving how investment decisions are made before capital is committed.
Having built her own portfolio and worked alongside Investors across a range of projects, Melissa saw a consistent issue: deals were often assessed on surface-level numbers, without a clear understanding of how they would perform in reality.
This led to the development of the CORE Framework™ – a structured approach to evaluating Property Investments across Cashflow, Operations, Risk and Exit.
Today, Melissa works with Investors, Landlords and Developers to provide clearer, more disciplined analysis before decisions are made.
Her focus is simple: to help investors avoid costly mistakes, assess opportunities properly, and make better decisions with greater confidence.
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