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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Director of the Council of Letting Agents, Mike Campbell, joins Gillian for episode 16 of Lets Talk. Mike shares his views on the PRS of today and how the PRT has fared in practice, almost two years on since its introduction. Mike also talks about the Letting Agent Code of Practice and why landlords should read this document and how the market has adapted to changes in the sector. Short term lets and Airbnb within the Scottish capital are also featured.
Labour MSP for Glasgow Pauline McNeill discusses her proposed bill for fair rents in Scotland. Pauline believes current Rent Pressure Zone legislation is not fit for purpose and following in the footsteps of early 20th century Labour activist Mary Barbour, Pauline aims to tackle rising rents in Scotland’s private rented sector by capping annual rent increases.
The first in a series of podcasts highlighting the out of the ordinary from within property letting- the funny, extreme & unexpected goings on that property professionals encounter on a sometimes regular basis. Wendy Gallagher, Managing Director of One Stop Properties, Chris Cockburn, Business Development Manager of Let It and Citylets' own Jon Clay share their experiences; from brushes with terrorists to viewings from hell & naked property inspections...'It Shouldn’t Happen to a Let' bares all.
SNP MP for Edinburgh East, Tommy Sheppard takes time out of his parliamentary schedule to share his views on the effects of the short term holiday let market on Scotland’s capital city. Tommy details his varied political past including his years as Assistant General Secretary of Scottish Labour under the late John Smith. He also discusses the setting up of the renowned Stand Comedy Club back in 1995.
Managing Director of Clan Gordon, Jonathan Gordon joins Gillian for episode 12 of Lets Talk and discusses the challenges of running a family business with his brother Andrew. He also details how Clan Gordon are particularly focused on delivering high standards within the PRS and ensure their tenants receive high quality homes to rent. Jonathan also reveals his reason for having to sign the UK Official Secrets Act earlier in his career.
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