A2A Consulting

A Professional Advantage

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Development & Planning

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Commercial & Regeneration

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Professional Services

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Specialist Agency

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About

Welcome to A2A Consulting - a dynamic, independent firm of Chartered Surveyors. We are based in Dorset but provide specialist Professional and Agent services to a wide range of clients across the South.

Our main focus is Development and Planning work. We have particular expertise in Affordable Housing, Viability and Regeneration matters but also offer a broad range of traditional professional services for Commercial and Investment property clients.

Steve Hoskins

Headed by Steve Hoskins, a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and RICS Registered Valuer with over 35 years’ experience, A2A Consulting works closely with other professionals, each expert in their own field, to provide clients with a comprehensive, first class service.

Why Choose Us

As a small ‘niche’ practice we offer a very personal, task focused service tailored to our clients’ specific needs and on competitive terms. We are very proactive and continually monitor the market and community needs, quickly reacting to changes in demand, funding and regulations.

We know what we are good at and are selective in the instructions we accept, enabling us to focus our services to best effect and ensuring our clients benefit from ‘The A2A Advantage’.

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Sample Projects

Richmond Gardens, Bournemouth – Affordable Housing consultant for Grosvenor Developments

Richmond Gardens, Bournemouth – Affordable Housing consultant for Grosvenor Developments

Olympia Heights, Weymouth – Affordable Housing consultant for Laishley Developments

Olympia Heights, Weymouth – Affordable Housing consultant for Laishley Developments

Fortfield Hotel, Sidmouth – redevelopment opportunity Introduction and Affordable Housing advice for ZeroC Holdings

Fortfield Hotel, Sidmouth – redevelopment opportunity Introduction and Affordable Housing advice for ZeroC Holdings

57a The Esplanade, Weymouth – Development site sale for private client

57a The Esplanade, Weymouth – Development site sale for private client

Curtis Fields, Weymouth - Affordable Housing consultant/agent for Betterment Properties

Curtis Fields, Weymouth - Affordable Housing consultant/agent for Betterment Properties

Leanne House, Weymouth – Planning consultant for DJ Property Group

Leanne House, Weymouth – Planning consultant for DJ Property Group

Egdon Hall, Weymouth – Investment Acquisition for DJ Property Group

Egdon Hall, Weymouth – Investment Acquisition for DJ Property Group

Mercery Road, Weymouth – Acquisition of expansion land for Medisave (UK)

Mercery Road, Weymouth – Acquisition of expansion land for Medisave (UK)

Custom House Quay, Weymouth – Planning consultant and Commercial Agency for Weymouth Harbour Estates

Custom House Quay, Weymouth – Planning consultant and Commercial Agency for Weymouth Harbour Estates

Verne Common Road, Portland – Planning and Affordable Housing consultant for Laming and Wills Developments

Verne Common Road, Portland – Planning and Affordable Housing consultant for Laming and Wills Developments

Our Clients

A2A Consulting’s past and present clients include:

  • Grosvenor Developments
  • LondonMetric Property
  • Dorset Council
  • Capita (for Southampton City Council and Bournemouth Churches Housing)
  • Notting Hill Housing Group
  • Weldmar Hospicecare Trust
  • The Dorset Health Trust
  • Deeley Freed (for New Look)
  • PegasusLife
  • Betterment Properties
  • CG Fry & Son
  • DJ Property Group
  • Agincare Group
  • Medisave

Our Services

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Development & Planning

  • Development feasibility studies – solutions to constraints and optimising the potential of each site
  • Market Demand and Local Needs research
  • Planning Application management - working closely with architects and specialist consultants we provide a ‘lead consultant’ coordinating and reporting service
  • Pre-application Consultation
  • Design and Access Statements
  • S106 and Planning Contribution negotiations
  • Affordable Housing solutions
  • Viability Appraisal
  • Promotion of landholdings at Strategic and Plan Policy reviews
  • Employment Land Reviews
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Commercial & Regeneration

  • Strategic and Asset Management advice
  • Land use studies and Research
  • Existing estate/portfolio reviews
  • Identifying opportunities and Repurposing
  • Stakeholder liaison
  • Sourcing and Securing funding and grant
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Professional Services

  • Rent Reviews
  • Lease Renewals and Restructuring
  • Turnover and Stakeholder based deals
  • Expert Witness reports for submission to Arbitrators and Independent Experts or to assist resolve Court actions
  • Valuation advice
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Specialist Agency

  • Site identification, acquisition and assembly
  • Acquisition and Option negotiations
  • Affordable Housing
  • Development Land
  • Investment
  • Disposals - Sale or Lease

What Our Clients Say

Planning

Sheena Keep, Director of Finance, Weldmar Hospicecare Trust

I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work and support over these applications. It was a long hard slog but we got there eventually…with no added restrictions. I have contacted the Board and we are all delighted we could finally get cracking.

Regeneration

Sue Jones, Estate Regeneration Project Manager, Southampton City Council

As chair of the Project Team meetings, Steve had a very focused but positive approach to tasks and overcoming challenges. During the residents consultation events Steve was always on hand to give clear guidance on the Council’s aims.

Development Land Sale

Mr and Mrs B Cave, Castle Cary

Steve was retained by us to head up a complex planning application, initially focusing on the S106 and Affordable Housing aspects. When this application failed he then headed up 2 Appeals leading to consent for 27 new homes.

Steve then acted on our behalf to negotiate the sale of the site and resolve a dispute that arose over an additional payment. This was all achieved to our complete satisfaction. So, if you are looking for a true professional with extensive knowledge and expertise, who is focused, totally reliable and who is “never out of the office” or “unobtainable” we can highly recommend him.

Commercial Property Sale

Neil Richardson, Group Real Estate Director, InterBay Commercial

Great work Steve and thanks for your excellent communication and co-operation throughout. Much appreciated!

Asset Management, Planning & Development Advice

Mickey Jones, Chief Executive, DJ Property

Of all the Chartered Surveyors and Agents in South Dorset, Steve is probably the best and the most experienced – if you are going to make your property assets work harder and unlock more of their value, then Steve would be my recommendation.

Acquisition & Change of Use

James Elliot, Senior Partner Elliot and Co LLP

Steve was instrumental in negotiating the purchase of our new offices. He then helped us obtain panning permission for change of use and recently helped us with a rates negotiation. Truly a 'one stop shop!'

Rent Review

Lesley Andrews and Clive Buller, Alendale Guest House

We finally exchanged on Thursday afternoon. We would both like to let you know our appreciation for all your hard work and perseverance in bringing the rent review to a conclusion. Without your help we are sure that we would not now be breathing a huge sigh of relief! So very many thanks!

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