Lets Talk with Citylets is your podcast channel dedicated to all things around the world of lettings - investment, legislation, rights & responsibilities, your stories and more. New episodes featuring industry experts, tenants, landlords and voices from over the world of lettings are available fortnightly.
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Episode 89 features Lizzie McGhie, Lettings Negotiator with C~urb PSL (Private Sector Leasing) part of Link Housing Group, highlighting its benefits for both landlords and tenants. Lizzie shares her background and journey to her current role, addresses landlord concerns, and explains the property criteria and effective regions for PSL. She also outlines the steps for landlords interested in joining the scheme. Tune in to learn how PSL is making a positive impact on the housing market.
Episode 88 features Sophie Strand, Director of Business Development at Belvoir Edinburgh. Sophie shares insights from her career in high-profile property companies and her current role at Belvoir. She discusses the core values that guide Belvoir Edinburgh and the advantages of their franchise model. Sophie explains the benefits of using a letting agent, the essential steps to ensure a property is compliant and habitable, and how agents keep up with legal changes. This episode also covers Edinburgh’s current rental market and the effects of political and economic factors on the property sector.
Episode 87 features Angela Stewart, Founder and Managing Director of Edinburgh's Remeo. She discusses the company's journey since its establishment in 2011 and her collaboration with Susan Godfrey. Angela talks about their backgrounds and how their skills benefit Remeo's services; covering corporate and private relocation, plus home management. Angela shares insights into addressing diverse client needs and overcoming relocation challenges, while also discussing evolving trends influenced by remote work. She describes Remeo's commitment to customer satisfaction, as well as their involvement with local charity Fresh Start who help thousands of tenants a year make a new home for themselves.
Episode 86 of Lets Talk features Andrew Williamson from Aberdein Considine. With more than 15 years of industry expertise and an array of qualifications, Andrew provides valuable insights into his professional journey, his recent return to Aberdein Considine, and key developments within the sector. We explore property refurbishment approaches, rental market dynamics, and the student rental market landscape. Andrew also shares amusing anecdotes from his time in letting and discusses his passion for running and charity work.
In episode 85 of Let's Talk, Harry Crombie, Lettings and New Business Manager at 'Burgh Property, provides valuable insights into the Scottish property market. From discussing 'Burgh's background and recent merger with Clyde Property to predicting rental market trends in 2024. Harry offers his perspectives on navigating changes and consolidations in the industry. He also shares advice for landlords and aspiring professionals, while reflecting on personal milestones that have shaped his perspective on life and priorities.
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