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Founding director of Inverness based Simply Let, John Gell joins Gillian for episode 9 of Lets Talk. Being the only specialist letting agent in Inverness regulated by RICs, John discusses what it means to be a member of the body. He also describes the profile of today’s typical landlord and tenant, and gives advice on the property market in the Scottish Highland city.
Director and founder of Pure Property Management, Ashley Puren, talks about the ethos behind his company, the buy to let market in Edinburgh and investment strategies. He also chats about starting in property at the age of 22 in South Africa, as well as opening another property business there, and the differences between its housing market and the UK.
ESPC’s Chief Executive, Paul Hilton, discusses his role within the organisation as well as current projects he’s working on. Paul covers a range of current topics including the challenges faced when being a local property portal within a market dominated by 2 UK wide large companies.
Andy Whitmey of Umega joins Let’s Talk to discuss the unique Umega brand including their values, innovations and new office soon to open. Andy and Gillian also discuss the effects of recent legislation within the lettings industry and the Edinburgh lettings market.
Founder and director of Clouds Property Management, Mark McLeod discusses short term rentals and in particular the effects of the new PRT, tax changes for landlords, Airbnb and other proposals currently under discussion that would affect the short term market.
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