Our Estate And Letting Agents Team In Manchester And Cheshire

James StevensonDirector

James was born and raised in Sale, has lived in the city centre for several years and is now a resident of Chorlton, so knows Manchester very well. Starting his career with a large national agent 14 years ago, James moved on to a smaller independent a few year later, combining the positive aspects of both to establish Stevenson Whyte in 2008. Whilst setting up the company James was also completing a 5 year degree in building surveying meaning that he could combine his love of property with extensive technical knowledge. Now a proud father of two young children, in his free time, when he's not trying to catch up on huge amounts of lost sleep, he likes to try his hand at baking and attempt to tame the garden at home.

Kieran Walsh Associate Director

With over 20 years of experience in block management, Kieran joined the company in 2021 to help lead the block management department, ensuring we continue to offer an unbeatable, personal service as we grow.

Debra ShepherdProperty Manager

Debra was born in Stretford and lived in Urmston for a while but now back in the house she grew up in Stretford, her family home from when she was a child with her 7 siblings. She has worked in the estate agency industry since 2000 with both independent and corporate agents and gained a wealth of knowledge of the residential and lettings business. She is passionate about people and property and her customer service standards are a very important part of her role. She is very much a people person and enjoys socialising with her family and friends along with a flair for interior design, decorating and up-cycling furniture. She has one daughter who has recently got engaged and is looking forward to the wedding in a couple of years time.

Jennie O'MalleyAssistant Branch Manager

Jennie joined Stevenson Whyte in March 2017 and has thrived in her sales and lettings role ever since. She loves the variety the job presents and enjoys meeting different people on a daily basis, helping them achieve the home of their dreams.

Jennie originally studied Dance at college/university, having been brought up within a performance background Jennie has danced ever since she was five years old, trained predominately in ballet, tap and modern as well as learning new styles throughout further education. Following education she decided to continue her dancing on the side whilst concentrating on developing her sales and property skills. She still loves taking part in shows outside of work as well as exercising, socialising and eating out.

Colomba Di Guida Accounts Administrator (block management)

Originally from Italy, Colomba joined our team in 2021 to assist with the ever growing block management portfolio.

Andrew McCareySenior property manager (block management)

Andrew was born in Glossop and raised in Poynton, Cheshire. After finishing college in Macclesfield, he joined Cunard aboard the QE2, and upon returning home, trained in casinos. He worked in Manchester for two years before taking a 12 month Contract in Romania. This was to be the start of a career in the casino industry and a passion for traveling that took him from Europe to the Middle East, and finally to Florida for 7 years. Having returned to the UK in 2006 with a very keen interest in property renovation and selling, it was inevitable that this would be the path he would follow. He loves the challenges property management has to give because no two days are ever the same. He is now currently living in Chapel en le Frith Derbyshire, and loves everything the quieter life has to offer with his partner and rescue dog named Womble.

Roberta BombardiereProperty Manager (Block Management)

Originally from Turin, Italy, Roberta joined Stevenson Whyte's block management department in 2023, looking after a diverse portfolio of developments in Manchester and Salford. In her spare time she enjoys martial arts and basketball.

Gail Kenyon Property Management Assistant (block management)

Gail is the latest member to join the team and has held a steady career with a strong administration background, starting in the Recruitment industry 22 years ago, she then progressed into the Property industry where she has worked and gained a better understanding of this sector for the last 9 years. She loves the challenge and variety of work that the Property business brings.Not one for blowing her own trumpet Gail was an active participant in a local brass band until the birth of her 2 daughters. She loves to read, garden and socialise in her spare time.

Riley BroderickProperty manager (block management)

Riley joined our team at the end of 2019 as an apprentice and has sped through his training and property management qualification at lightning speed. In his spare time he enjoys travelling and supporting Manchester United.

William RatcliffeProperty Manager

Will joined the team as an apprentice and quickly learned the ropes and earned a qualification in lettings and management. He enjoys how varied his role can be and exploring new areas of the city whilst out and about. Born in Bury, Will is an avid Liverpool FC fan, partakes in mixed martial arts and also closely follows rugby.

Rae Williams Lettings negotiator

Rae joined the team as an apprentice and enjoys that every day in the office is never the same. She is looking forward to completing her property management qualification. In her spare time, she enjoys going to watch the football, in particular Manchester City and also playing netball.

Kevin HackettHandyman at Sale Moor Village and Castlefield offices

Kevin was born in Manchester and has lived in the area for all of his life. He's has had a very varied career, from nursing to pipe installation, latterly property maintenance, which he's been doing now for nearly 15 years. Kevin has worked for Stevenson Whyte for several years and is our trusted handyman for all occasions. When not fixing leaks and repainting properties he loves walking his Jack Russell dog Molly, who occasionally joins him on his call outs, as well as honing his culinary skills in the kitchen.

Christopher Nuttall Property Management Assistant

Chris was brought up in several areas of Greater Manchester, and other than two years spent in Huddersfield, has lived within the borough his entire life. He spent most of his time in college and university education focusing on, learning about and strengthening his passions in technology, the arts and music. Before joining Stevenson Whyte, Chris was working as a site maintenance operative, interacting with residents and contractors, and becoming familiar with the ins and outs of blocks, both key skills transferred to his current role as Assistant Property Manager. Chris loves to make others laugh and can often be found resolving any IT queries of his co-workers or snacking on a pack of strawberry pencils.

Joshua RileyProperty Manager (Block Management)

Josh originally grew up in Wolverhampton, before coming to Manchester to study Sports Management at university. After completing his degree, he got into the hospitality industry, helping manage a pub. Giving good customer service and helping people is something that Josh has done throughout his career. He is looking forward to the challenge of a career in property management. In his free time, he enjoys playing football, socialising, and going to watch Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Harry Chadwick Senior property manager (block management)

Originally from Hertfordshire, Harry moved to Manchester to attend the MMU business school as a student in 2015. After graduation he moved around a few different companies in the hospitality sector, before securing a position as general manager for one of the top five highest rated music venues in Manchester. During Covid Harry retrained as a property manager for residential & student housing in South Manchester, before moving into building and projects management. Harry is currently working towards his IRPM level 3 and aims to be a member by the end of next year.

Manish Patel Property Manager (Block Management)

Manish has spent the last six years in property management/estates agency, with stints working in Levenshulme, the city centre and Salford. He has always had a passion for working with people and property and felt a natural progression into block management. As well as being an accredited landlord, in his spare time Manish's hobbies are playing cricket, visiting the gym, watching Man City and has recently taken a keen interest in golf. Whilst all this is happening he also tries to squeeze time to study for the RICS diploma in residential surveying.