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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Chris Minchin, Director of Winchesters in Aberdeen, features on episode 39 of LetsTalk. The agency recently merged with CDM Lettings and Chris talks about the acquisition between the two companies, it’s new ethos, website and offices. Chris and host, Gillian Semmler, also discuss the current rental market in Aberdeen, as well as the challenges over the past year and half, due to the pandemic.
Professional landlord for over 18 years, Colin Pretty, features on episode 38 of LetsTalk. With a sizeable portfolio in Edinburgh, Colin gives his advice and thoughts on various aspects of buy to let including the effects of the pandemic.
Property developer, Vanessa Van De Velde, features on episode 37 of LetsTalk. A buy to let landlord for almost 10 years, Vanessa has also purchased properties to renovate and sell (flip) during that time. She offers insights and helpful advice for those considering investing in property as well as the pros and cons of different strategies. Vanessa also discusses the effects of the pandemic and Brexit on the market - and considerations to be taken in light of the changing landscape.
Owner and Managing Director of events company KD Media, Kirsten Speirs, features on episode 36 of LetsTalk. Now established for 20 years, KD Media hosts not only the Scottish Home Awards but five other awards programmes plus conferences and trade shows. Kirsten talks in detail about the Home Awards as well as the challenges brought about by the pandemic, how they overcame them and their plans for this year.
Branch Manager of Belvoir Perth, Aimi Lewis, discusses the effects of the pandemic over the past year on the Perth private rented sector. Aimi highlights the repercussions on agents, landlords and tenants alike, as well as the market itself. Having operated within the Dundee private rented sector too, Aimi makes comparisons between both cities’ markets during the pandemic.
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