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Chris Minchin, Director of Aberdeen based Winchesters, joins host, Gillian Semmler, to talk about the Aberdeen rental market and how his interesting start in property enabled him to acquire a valuable first client, and quickly build up an impressive portfolio.<\/p>\n

Chris also discusses the recent merger between Winchester Lettings<\/a> and CDM Lettings and tells Gillian about their new branding, website and offices.<\/p>\n

Gillian and Chris talk about Citylets recent quarterly report<\/a> and in particular the increased demand for HMO and family homes in Aberdeen. They also discuss the slight negative growth in smaller properties in the city and the reasons why, along with the difference in time to lets in different sized homes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe smallest changes can have the biggest effects\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Chris also tells of his time in hospitality when he managed large establishments and describes how he learnt some valuable lessons within the industry, including the smallest changes having the biggest effects, and how he feels it set him up well for working in the world of property and letting.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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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