Chalmers leaves Colliers for Montagu Evans
With the 2026 revaluation looming, Montagu Evans has expanded its 50-strong national rating team, appointing Julie Chalmers as partner in Manchester.
Chalmers joins the firm following three years as a director at Colliers, and before that spent seven years at Newmark, then Gerald Eve.
She will initially work on major mandates including Manchester Metropolitan University, Salford College, Transport for Greater Manchester, Arnold Clark (in England), Innside Hotels by Melia and Greater Manchester Fire both now, and moving towards the 2026-2029 period.
Other clients in the region include the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Manchester City FC, several health trusts in Cheshire and Merseyside, Glyndwr University and college estates in Wigan, Salford, Manchester, and Bradford, led by partner Richard Wackett.
Josh Myerson, head of rating advisory at Montagu Evans, said: “We have a strong regional presence with clients in Manchester, Liverpool and their satellites, and expectations to grow further – especially with support for businesses needing to increase in the run up to the 2026 revaluation.
“Julie has reported some outstanding rating achievements for clients, reflecting a high level of expertise and commerciality in our key sectors. Her place as a senior member of the rating team nationally will ensure additional resource and depth of experience at this important time, as well as a commitment to new and existing clients long-term.”
Chalmers added: “Business rates should be coming up the corporate agenda again given the upcoming revaluation and need for companies to proactively manage future financial commitments.
“Montagu Evans has strong regional and national teams supporting clients during this time. Its clear technical expertise, focus on specialist sectors and collaborative approach are all very attractive, as is the chance to be part of a growing team. This is an exciting time to join and I’m looking forward to the opportunities ahead.”
This latest appointment follows lease advisory specialist Amy Bracey and occupier specialist Kieran Webber joining the partnership in the last three months.
