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 >Why Propertymark’s Scottish lettings membership figures have increased by 18% since 2023 Across Scotland, Propertymark has witnessed an 18 per cent increase in membership numbers of its ‘Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA)’ division since January 2023, and an overall 10 per cent increase in membership across the nation in the same timeframe. A key driver behind this growth …
Read more >For founders building in real estate, location is no longer just about where your team sits. It’s about where your business can scale fastest, access capital, and operate without friction. That’s why more entrepreneurs are exploring business setup in Dubai — not as a backup plan, but as a primary launch strategy. Dubai has positioned …
Read more >Spring has finally arrived, and the better weather brings new opportunities for tenement flat owners to check and maintain the external surfaces and gardens of their buildings. This time of year, however, sees lots of enquiries about how to carry out repairs and tackle any damage done over the winter months. This is a short …
Read more >Landlords in Scotland who take a deposit from their tenant(s) are required by law to protect the deposit with a government-approved tenancy deposit scheme, but that is if they choose to take a deposit. They do not have to take one. There are some instances where the landlords may opt not to take a deposit, …
Read more >Have you ever spent 20 minutes staring at a blank screen trying to figure out how to word an email to your landlord? You’re not alone. A lot of tenants, especially those renting for the first time, find it genuinely stressful to write to their landlord or letting agent. You want to come across as …
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