ABOUT

Monarch Consultancy was founded by Mike Hollands (BA Hons), a property professional with over a decade of experience across residential development, land strategy and property investment.

Over the past ten years Mike has been involved in the delivery of more than 200 homes across a range of projects including new build developments, large-scale renovations, redevelopment schemes and planning-led opportunities. Through this experience he developed a deep understanding of how value is created within the property lifecycle, from land acquisition and planning through to development delivery and investment strategy.

During this time it became clear that many investors seeking to enter the property market had capital available but lacked the strategic guidance and experienced representation required to deploy it effectively into development opportunities.

At the same time, private clients undertaking residential projects were often navigating a complex process involving architects, planners, consultants and contractors without a single experienced advisor acting solely in their interests.

Landowners also faced a similar challenge. Many owned gardens, paddocks or larger parcels of land with significant development potential but lacked the expertise, time or appetite to navigate the planning process themselves.

Monarch Consultancy was established to address these challenges.

Today Monarch works alongside investors, private clients and land owners as a strategic advisor, helping them identify opportunities, structure projects and oversee the planning and development process with a clear focus on maximising value while managing risk.

WHO WE WORK WITH

INVESTORS

We work with investors, family offices and development partners seeking exposure to property development opportunities.

PRIVATE CLIENTS

We work with private clients who want to create or transform their own home but require experienced guidance to manage the process.

LAND OWNERS

We work with landowners seeking to maximise land value through strategic advice, planning expertise and market exposure.

EXPERIENCE ACROSS THE DEVELOPMENT LIFECYCLE

Property development requires a comprehensive understanding of the disciplines that influence how value is created within real estate. This includes land acquisition, planning strategy, development feasibility, project delivery and the successful disposal or long-term management of completed assets.

Mike has personally led projects from the earliest stages of opportunity identification and land assessment through to planning strategy, coordinating professional teams, overseeing development delivery and managing the final sale or handover of completed schemes.

This hands-on experience across the entire development lifecycle provides Monarch Consultancy with a unique perspective when advising investors, landowners and private clients. Rather than focusing on a single stage of the process, Monarch understands how each element interacts with the next, allowing opportunities to be approached strategically from the outset with a clear understanding of both risk and value creation.

OUR KEY SERVICES

SITE IDENTIFICATION

Identifying and securing property or land opportunities for investors or private clients, including development sites, redevelopment opportunities and residential plots.

PLANNING STRATEGY

Managing the planning process from initial feasibility and design through to securing planning permission for residential or multi-unit development schemes.

DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT

Providing independent oversight of the development process, coordinating consultants and contractors and managing projects through to completion.

WORKING WITH INVESTORS

For investors seeking exposure to property development opportunities, Monarch acts as a strategic partner responsible for identifying opportunities, structuring projects and managing the development process on behalf of the investor.

This typically begins with identifying suitable sites where value can be created through redevelopment, planning uplift or repositioning. Once an opportunity has been secured, Monarch guides the project through planning strategy and development delivery, coordinating the professional team required to bring the project forward while maintaining oversight throughout the process.

By managing each stage of the development lifecycle, from opportunity identification and acquisition through planning and construction to final disposal, Monarch enables investors to deploy capital into property with a clear strategy and experienced guidance focused on maximising returns.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY

Providing strategic advice to investors and property owners on development opportunities, land potential and capital deployment within the property sector.

JOINT VENTURE PARTNERSHIPS

Working with landowners or investors to structure development partnerships that maximise the value of land or development opportunities.

CLIENT AGENT

Providing ongoing advice and oversight for private clients, assisting with maintenance, improvements, estate management and future property acquisitions.

SUPPORTING PRIVATE CLIENTS

For private clients undertaking residential projects, Monarch acts as a trusted representative throughout what can often be a complex and time-intensive process.

Many private clients wish to build a new home, redevelop an existing property or undertake a significant renovation but lack the experience required to navigate planning, consultants, contractors and project delivery. Monarch provides a central point of coordination, sitting between the client and the wider development team to guide the process and ensure the client’s interests remain protected.

From identifying suitable properties or plots to planning applications and construction oversight, Monarch provides experienced guidance throughout the entire project, allowing clients to approach residential development with confidence and clarity.

  • Hamble - 5 Luxury Apartments

  • Southampton - 3 Family Homes

  • Basingstoke - Private Residence

  • Hedge End - 2 Family Homes

  • Warsash - Private Residence

  • Fareham - 5 Affordable Homes

  • Segensworth - 2 Family Homes

  • Warsash - Private Residence

  • Bognor Regis - 10 Executive Homes

  • Camberley - Detached Home

  • Denmead - Private Residence

  • Windsor - 10 Apartments

  • Southampton - Private Residence

  • Farncombe - 3 Family Homes

  • Guildford - 9 Apartments

  • Hedge End - 13 Family Homes

  • Park Gate - Executive Family Home

  • Titchfield - 6 Family Homes

  • East Horsley - Private Residence

  • Portchester - 8 Affordable Homes

  • Southbourne - 6 Family Homes

  • Oxshott - 10 Luxury Apartments

  • Ashtead - Private Residence

  • Botley - Private Residence

  • Titchfield - 4 Executive Homes

  • Chichester - 6 Family Homes

WORKING WITH LANDOWNERS

For landowners seeking to maximise the value of their land, Monarch provides strategic advice, planning expertise and representation throughout the development process.

Many landowners are aware that their property, garden or landholding may have development potential but are unsure how to assess the opportunity, navigate the planning system or achieve the best possible outcome. In many cases, significant value can be created through securing planning permission before bringing a site to market, however the process can be time-consuming, costly and complex.

Monarch works with landowners to evaluate opportunities and, where appropriate, secure agreements that allow sites to be progressed through planning. By managing consultants, planning applications and the wider promotion process, Monarch helps unlock development value before introducing opportunities to private clients, investors and developers. This allows landowners to benefit from experienced guidance and a structured approach designed to maximise the value of their land.