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CJ Hole has completed the acquisition of Anne James Estate & Letting Agents, marking the company\u2019s seventh acquisition and expanding its network to 11 offices across the Bristol region.<\/p>\n

The deal extends CJ Hole\u2019s coverage in East Bristol, with Anne James operating from its Bath Road office in Longwell Green. The business will be rebranded under CJ Hole, which is now part of The Property Franchise Group, with existing staff retained.<\/p>\n

Strategic expansion<\/h2>\n

The acquisition connects CJ Hole\u2019s existing Kingswood and Lyde Green branches, increasing the network\u2019s reach into Hanham, Oldland Common, Warmley, Bitton and Keynsham. The move reflects ongoing consolidation within the estate agency sector, as larger networks acquire independent operators to expand their geographical footprint.<\/p>\n

Chris Hill, managing director of CJ Hole, said: \u201cAnne James is a business with a fantastic reputation in its local community, built on strong relationships and a genuine commitment to its clients. That ethos aligns closely with our own approach at CJ Hole.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The acquisition comes amid broader changes in the estate agency industry, with ongoing discussions around mandatory qualifications for agents<\/a>. Similar consolidation activity has been observed across the property sector, with regional property associations also experiencing structural changes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Toby Phillips, group managing director of CJ Hole, stated that the focus remains on supporting local teams with marketing and infrastructure whilst maintaining community-led service delivery.<\/p>\n

Market context<\/h2>\n

The Bristol property market has seen continued activity despite wider economic pressures, with East Bristol representing a key growth area for residential sales and lettings. The acquisition positions CJ Hole to service a larger catchment area across the region\u2019s expanding residential zones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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