Scotland’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) continues to evolve following a decade of significant legislative reform. From the introduction of the Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) in 2017 to the development of Rent Control Areas (RCAs), housing policy remains one of the most debated areas at Holyrood. In episode 106 of the Citylets podcast, Gillian is joined …
Read more >The Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 represents one of the most wide-ranging reforms of Scotland’s private rented sector in recent years. Since Rory Cowan of BKF & Co last joined the podcast in 2022, rent controls have returned to the centre of housing policy, alongside a broader strengthening of tenant protections. While the Act has now …
Read more >The landscape for property finance in Scotland has shifted significantly over the past few years. Changes to taxation, lending criteria, and market conditions have prompted many landlords and investors to reassess how, and whether, they continue to grow their portfolios. In episode 104, Gillian speaks with Peter McDermid, Owner and Director of Logic Property Finance, …
Read more >Tenancy deposits remain one of the most important, and often most complex, aspects of renting in Scotland. Deposits ensure tenants’ money is protected while giving landlords reassurance against unpaid rent or damage. But as today’s rental market becomes more pressured, deposit scenarios are becoming more complicated too. In episode 103 of Lets Talk, host Gillian …
Read more >In episode 105, Lets Talk features Lyndsay Yuill, host of Edinburgh’s Property Investors Network (PIN) meetings and Sales Director at Rent Locally, to explore how community, confidence and knowledge can grow through property networking. Lyndsay’s background spans psychology, business and property, so we begin by discussing how her academic choices shaped the way she works …
Read more >As Scotland’s private rented sector evolves, landlords are facing new pressures, from increased regulation and rising costs, to the challenge of maintaining high standards for tenants. In response, Lar Housing Trust, already well known for creating high-quality mid-market rental homes, is expanding its work to support landlords directly. In episode 104 of the Citylets podcast, …
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