The name CJ Hole is well-known in the across the West Country including Bristol, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester and South West region but the brand is a new arrival on the Newport property scene.

A new, three-storey office is open on Bridge Street, Newport. And already the reaction from house buyers and sellers has been favourable.

The new office is a sister business to Martin & Co lettings business. Neil and Lisa Williams, owners at Martin & Co Newport have brought the CJ Hole brand to Newport to increase their share in the sales market, as it is well-known as a sales specialist.

The current Martin & Co office focuses primarily on lettings and property investment Neil said: “We have been open almost 10 years and have now established Martin & Co Newport as one of the leading letting agents in the area. My wife and business partner Lisa and I felt that if we were to
become as strong a selling force to be reckoned with, we would need to include CJ Hole, a brand which is steeped in history.

“By opening a CJ Hole office, we can continue its tradition of exceptional value, and benefit from a massive reputation which is built upon excellent, award-winning customer service.

“Our properties will also bemarketed in the buoyant Bristol market through a glossy luxury property magazine ‘Property Scene’ to attract buyers from Bristol.”

Ian Wilson, chief operating officer of The Property Franchise Group PLC, said: “We are delighted to be growing this quality brand organically and in such an important location as Newport. I am also delighted that our hugely successful Martin & Co Newport owners Neil and Lisa Williams have become our partners for this, a key flagship office.”

Penny Sanders, executive head of franchising, said: “This new venture by Neil and Lisa clearly demonstrates how personal and professional ambition, combined with investment into your business, can turn you into a market leader and a successful business owner acrossmultiple brands.”

The new CJ Hole office is located directly opposite the Newport Railway Station at 25 Bridge Street in the heart of the city. For more information call 01633 740306 or email newport@cjhole.co.uk

Founded in Clifton, Bristol by Charles Joseph Hole way back in 1867, CJ Hole has been selling and renting homes for more than 140 years throughout Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bristol and Somerset. Collectively, C J Hole offices sell a property every 25 minutes, gaining an enviable reputation as being the first port of call formany local buyers and sellers.