INTERNATIONAL independent real estate consultancy Hollis is celebrating five years of successful business in Winchester.

The firm expanded into the city in 2016 in order to gain a foothold in the South of England.

Its office has grown significantly both in service offering and workforce over the last five years, and now boasts a team of five knowledgeable experts specialising in surveys, project delivery, and landlord and tenant services.

Chris Baker was appointed as Head of Office in 2021 to transform the way Hollis delivers project management services across a range of commercial projects ranging from £30,000 to £20m.

He said: “The property and construction industry has evolved considerably over the past five years, and despite Covid-19 uncertainty, the property market in the Hampshire region is showing continued growth with interest from investors.

"We are delighted to help the region build back better and look forward to the next five years.”

The firm has maintained a committed presence in the Hampshire region, and the celebration of five years of business in Winchester.

Hollis has been involved in some large and significant property projects across the region, including:

• Billingshurst Trade Park – a new build industrial estate in West Sussex

• Lineside Industrial Estate, Littlehampton – a new build terrace of industrial units

• Merlin Park, Portsmouth – purchasers technical due diligence report

• Fort Wallington Industrial Estate – vendors technical due diligence report