Hollis: Independent Thinking, Technical Expertise, Better Real Estate Outcomes

In a real estate market that’s growing ever more complex, the value of clear, independent and technically robust advice has never been greater. That’s where Hollis comes in.

For more than 30 years, Hollis has built a reputation as an independent, multi-disciplinary real estate consultancy that truly understands buildings – how they work, how they perform and how to unlock their full potential. Advising across core real estate markets in the UK and Europe, Hollis combines deep technical expertise with commercial insight to help clients make better, more confident decisions.

Hollis believes that while buildings matter, it’s people who make the difference. The firm is ambitious for its clients and itself, focused on long-term partnerships, and committed to doing the right thing; clearly, transparently and collaboratively.

A Full-Lifecycle Approach to Real Estate

Hollis supports clients across the entire lifecycle of a property, from acquisition and development through to operation, improvement and disposal. Whether working with owners, occupiers, developers or funders, the starting point is always the same: a clear understanding of what the client actually wants and needs.

From there, services are shaped around those priorities. Hollis delivers project management, technical due diligence, development management and advice on improving regulatory compliance and sustainability standards. The common thread is supporting better decisions through robust technical advice, clear due diligence, confident project delivery and ongoing asset optimisation.

Unlocking Value Through Specialist Expertise

Beyond its core services, Hollis operates across several specialist areas, including sustainability advisory, environmental consultancy and dispute resolution, all designed to help clients unlock and protect value in their assets.

Sustainability advisory and environmental consultancy services help future-proof buildings, meet regulatory and ESG expectations, and identify opportunities to enhance performance and long-term value. Dispute resolution expertise, meanwhile, plays a critical role in reducing risk and resolving issues efficiently, helping projects and assets stay on track. Together, these services move clients from uncertainty to clarity and from compliance to competitive advantage.

Sector Insight That Shapes Better Solutions

Hollis works across a broad range of sectors, including logistics, industrial, life sciences, offices and residential. That sector expertise is fundamental to how solutions are designed and delivered.

Understanding the context of each sector, its occupiers, investors, regulatory pressures and operational realities leads to better advice and better outcomes. Deep knowledge of customers drives better service delivery, more relevant solutions and ultimately stronger results for clients.

The Value of Regional Knowledge in the South West

Property decisions are never made in a vacuum. They’re shaped by local planning policy, infrastructure, occupier demand and investor appetite, which is why regional knowledge matters so much.

With teams living and working in the South West, Hollis understands how national trends play out locally. From logistics and industrial development along the M4/M5 corridor to city-centre offices and emerging life sciences clusters in Bristol and Bath, this on-the-ground insight allows Hollis to offer advice that is not only technically robust but also commercially realistic for the region.

Knowing local stakeholders, from planning authorities to agents and funders, further strengthens that advice, helping clients navigate complexity with confidence.

Why a Bristol Presence Matters

Bristol has long been an important market for Hollis for a long time, having had their own solo space in the city and more recently based in Origin Workspace. Based within Origin Workspace, the Bristol location provides a high-quality, flexible office space in the heart of the city, making it easier for teams to meet clients, collaborators and colleagues without always travelling to main offices.

Origin Workspaces’ emphasis on community, wellbeing and collaboration closely aligns with how Hollis works. It offers an environment where informal conversations can quickly evolve into structured project meetings, and where teams feel part of a wider professional ecosystem within Bristol.

Serving the South West, Up Close

Being based in Bristol allows Hollis to be physically closer to the owners, occupiers, developers and funders it supports across the South West. Reduced travel time, quicker site access and the ability to respond rapidly to live projects all translate into better service for clients.

The Bristol team also acts as trusted “boots on the ground” for London-based and international clients with South West assets, providing local oversight and hands-on support. That blend of local presence and national and international perspective underpins advice that is both technically sound and commercially grounded.

Building Strong Client Relationships Through Presence

A permanent presence in Bristol strengthens client relationships and the wider property consultancy network by enabling Hollis to show up consistently, not just for major milestones, but for the everyday conversations that build trust.

Regular engagement with the regional market allows the team to understand clients’ portfolios, pressures and priorities in greater depth. That insight helps Hollis spot opportunities earlier, connect projects more effectively and act as a long-term partner rather than a one-off adviser.

Turning Sustainability Ambitions into Action

In ESG and sustainability consultancy, proximity matters. Being close to clients and partners makes it easier to translate high-level sustainability ambitions into practical, deliverable outcomes.

By walking buildings with clients, sitting alongside project teams and understanding operational constraints first-hand, Hollis can prioritise interventions, align stakeholders and maintain momentum. The result is sustainability strategies that are ambitious, achievable and measurable, whether retrofitting existing assets or advising on new developments.

A Platform for Collaboration at Origin Workspace

Origin Workspace also provides an ideal setting for hosting clients, partners and meet-ups. Flexible meeting rooms and event spaces allow Hollis to scale from small project meetings to larger collaborative sessions, including our popular Hollis Talks series, without compromising on quality or accessibility.

The wider Origin community, with its programme of networking events and wellbeing-focused initiatives, creates a positive, energetic environment that makes it easy for clients and colleagues to spend time together.

Looking Ahead: Growth in the UK and Europe

Growth is a major priority for Hollis as it looks ahead to 2026 and beyond. The business is focused on expanding its European footprint, with an ambition to reach £100m in turnover by 2029. Europe remains a key strategic focus.

Bristol as a Strategic Regional Base

A strategic regional office in Bristol plays an important role in supporting that growth and driving property consultancy expansion. It strengthens Hollis’s presence in a key regional market while complementing its wider UK and European network.

From Bristol, Hollis is well positioned to deepen relationships with regional investors, developers and occupiers, support new schemes across sectors including logistics, industrial, offices and living, and grow its local team over time. In doing so, Hollis aims to play an increasingly active role in shaping the South West’s real estate landscape, delivering better buildings, better decisions and better outcomes.

If you’d like to learn more about Hollis Global and their Bristol and South West services, connect with Sarah Trahair-Williams – Director, Head of Development Management and UK Regions Lead – South West & Wales at Hollis via LinkedIn.

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