The outcome of Scotland’s recent election is likely to shape housing policy and the private rented sector for years to come. With affordability, rent controls, housing supply and regulation all featuring prominently during the campaign, landlords and letting agents across Scotland will now be looking closely at what comes next. In episode 109 of the …
Read more >In episode 108, Gillian is joined by Eduardo Prato, Director of Martin & Co Aberdeen, to explore a career path that spans countries and industries. Beginning as a helicopter pilot in the Venezuelan navy, Eduardo went on to work in high-pressure environments including offshore operations before transitioning into the property sector, although he still carries …
Read more >Scotland’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) continues to evolve following a period of significant legislative change. From proposals around rent controls to new energy efficiency standards and increasing compliance requirements, landlords and letting agents across Scotland are adapting to a complex and shifting regulatory landscape. In episode 107 of the Citylets podcast, Gillian is joined by …
Read more >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, …
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