Introduction to me and the business

Durrell & Joe - Ann Durrell - Main c

Hello, I’m Ann Durrell Why I Became Stockport’s Personal Property Agent Moving home is rarely just about bricks and mortar. It’s the school run you’re hoping to shorten, the garden you’ve always wanted, the next chapter after the children have flown. For landlords, it’s an investment that needs to work hard and a tenant who […]

What is a sales valuation?

Durrell & Joe - Selling

What Really Happens at a House Valuation? A Stockport Seller’s Guide What really happens at a house valuation? A step-by-step guide to the visit, why it beats an online estimate, and how to find your Stockport home’s true value. Knowing what your home is worth changes everything. It tells you what you can afford next, […]

Let Only vs Fully Managed

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Let Only or Fully Managed? An Honest Guide for Stockport and Manchester Landlords Let only or fully managed? An honest look at both landlord services, what you’re responsible for under the Renters’ Rights Act, and how to choose the right one. The right letting service gives you two things: a good tenant who looks after […]

Proposed changes to home buying

Durrell & Joe - Home Buying Reforms 2026 -What's Changing and How Stockport Sellers Can Get Ahead

Home Buying Reforms 2026: What’s Changing and How Stockport Sellers Can Get Ahead Sales packs, binding contracts and digital ID checks: the 2026 home buying reforms explained in plain English, plus what Stockport sellers can do right now. Imagine accepting an offer and knowing, within weeks, that your sale is secure. No buyer walking away […]