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Ann Leslie, CEO of LAR Housing Trust joins Lets Talk for episode 33<\/a> with host Gillian Semmler. Ann chats about her interesting background that led to her heading up the Scottish housing organisation.<\/p>\n

With 39 sites spread across the country, Ann discusses the aims and ethos of LAR and how their finance model operates, being a not for profit charity funded solely by loans. The CEO also describes the unique, individual developments (often derived from sites \u201cthat others would walk away from\u201d), the demand for them and the eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n

Scottish Government\u2019s pledge<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ann discusses how LAR Housing have contributed to the Scottish Government\u2019s pledge to build 50,000 affordable homes by the end of its term. She also mentions their recently awarded ESG kitemark in recognition of its sustainability credentials.<\/p>\n

Gillian also chats to Ann about the effects of the pandemic on LAR<\/a>, as well as personally, and what she is most looking forward to once life regains more normality.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t miss out on hearing agents and property professionals chat about topics and issues relevant to you.<\/p>\n

Lets Talk is available on all the usual platforms: Soundcloud<\/a><\/u>,\u00a0Spotify<\/a><\/u>,\u00a0iTunes<\/a><\/u>\u00a0and Citylets website,\u00a0citylets.co.uk\/podcasts<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n

Want to get involved?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Just contact us\u00a0letstalk@citylets.co.uk<\/a><\/u>. We look forward to hearing from you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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