Midlands-based Johnson Fellows unlocks North West expansion

Chartered surveyors Johnson Fellows has expanded in the North West with a new Manchester office, its first outside the Midlands.

The Birmingham business is establishing a base on King Street in an effort to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the government’s Northern Powerhouse plans.

The King Street team will be led by property professional Chris Litherland, who has joined Johnson Fellows from the Manchester office of property agency Lambert Smith Hampton, where he was an associate director.

Johnson Fellows partner Nick Wint said: “Johnson Fellows has a very strong market presence across the country and with more opportunities opening up in the North West, it made sense to have a permanent office in Manchester.”

“Chris is very well known in the retail sector and has an impressive pedigree in the commercial property market in the region, which means we have the ideal candidate to lead the office and build further our portfolio.”

He added: “It’s an exciting move for us and we’re very much looking forward to strengthening our ties with the North West which, with the Northern Powerhouse gaining momentum, is an exciting place to do business.”

Chris, meanwhile, said he is keen to develop opportunities for the firm.

Commenting on his appointment, he said: “Opening in Manchester is an exciting move for Johnson Fellows and I was very keen to be part of a forward-thinking agency that has ambitious plans.

“I will relish the challenge of being at the helm, developing networks and maximising opportunities.”

Established 31 years ago, Johnson Fellows provides building consultancy and property management services, in addition to valuation and other services. Last year, the company grew with the acquisition of Solihull-based chartered surveyors Salway Bradbury.

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