Episode 66 of Lets Talk features Chief Executive of the Scottish Association of Landlords, John Blackwood, and Head of Policy and Campaigns of Propertymark, Timothy Douglas, discussing the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 which introduced a rent freeze in social and private rented housing and a moratorium on evictions. Following the announcement …
Read more >Managing Director of Macleod Lettings, Ross Macleod features on episode 65 of Lets Talk. Ross discusses what inspired him to set up his own agency, the recent renovation at their Partick office and why he believes “a well-designed office should create a pleasing workplace as well as having an injection of fun allowing your team …
Read more >Episode 64 of Lets Talk hears how an Aberdeen based initiative helps get empty homes back into use to assist those most in need, as well as supporting landlords. Aberdeen is currently facing an empty homes crisis and the cost of this is predicted to reach £3m this year. ‘Settled Homes for All’, an initiative …
Read more >Lets Talk hears episode 63 cover the topic of shared repairs within tenements and housing blocks. The City of Edinburgh Council recruited Novoville as part of the Scottish Government ‘CivTech programme’ for the specific purpose of solving the challenges faced when dealing with maintenance issues in shared areas. Described as a ‘game changer’, the app …
Read more >Managing Director of Grant Fairbairn Property Leasing joins Lets Talk for episode 62. Having recently relocated the organisation from Aberdeen to Edinburgh, Grant chats to host Gillian Semmler about the background to his agency and the decision behind the move. With the recent announcement from the Scottish Government on the rent freeze for existing tenancies …
Read more >Retiree Fred Lawson, joins host Gillian Semmler for episode 61 to talk about his property portfolio that he began building in his 70’s. From investment banking in the Bahamas to stockbroking in Australia, Fred has a wealth of financial experience and offers helpful advice to existing landlords and those considering investing in property in these …
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