In this milestone 100th episode, we’re joined by Citylets founder and Managing Director, Thomas Ashdown, for an in-depth conversation about the pivotal role of data in Scotland’s private rented sector.
Host, Gillian Semmler, asks Thomas whether Scottish Government policies are now being shaped by market data collected during the rent control era when normal conditions were suspended, and questions what life could look like for landlords if distortion-led policymaking becomes the new normal.
Scotland’s leading market reports
Since 2007, the Citylets Quarterly Report has been a consistent and independent benchmark for rental market performance. In this episode, Thomas takes us behind the scenes of how the reports began, the methodology behind them, and how they have evolved to become a core reference point for investors, letting agents, researchers, and government bodies.
We also explore the proposed rent control measures, including CPI-linked caps, Thomas shares insights on how accurate data will be essential in measuring outcomes and shaping future policy.
Beyond the numbers, we look at Citylets’ broader journey from an early tech start-up to a respected voice in the Scottish rental space, and how data has been central to that success from day one.
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