Yes, the Robinson rebuild issue is an expensive pain in the ar*e (that kiboshes private owners who don't fly much), as is the stupid crappy t-bar cyclic, and the leaky doors, and the two-bladed "wobble" factor.
But the R44 is safe proven, safe, certified technology that can be used for private, training and commercial work, with the backup of a large manufacturer that's been in business for 40+ years, with a bulletproof proven engine with millions of hours on it. And an R44 is easy to sell if you don't want it anymore.
Hill have some fancy CGI videos, some machined parts, a couple of carbon fibre shells and £50 million in deposits. But no working engine or prototype.
You pays your money and you takes your choice....