Blocktalk - the podcast for UK Property Management Professionals

Welcome to another episode of the Blocktalk podcast and it's the second 'Clientcast' - a quick 20 minute podcast update from Brian, Crawford, and Jaxx for CPL clients. 

In this episode we've got:

- Team news including the latest duck update
- Mental health awareness month
- Indigo Swan bike ride support
- Development updates 
- The Blocktalk Podcast update and info

Grab a cuppa, have a listen and f you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

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About the Blocktalk podcast

The Blocktalk podcast is a podcast about the property management industry for the property management industry. It is produced by CPL Software Ltd, who are software partners to the industry.

Follow the producers of the Blocktalk Podcast, CPL Software on LinkedIn

Today we are delighted to be joined by Chris Ashurst, Founder of the High-Rise Scotland Acton Group, which was formed in June 2020 to offer a forum for owners’ associations, owners and residents of high-rise developments in Scotland, to facilitate communication with government and other relevant bodies. Chris retired in 2007, following 20 years with Mazars where he was Head of London Corporate Recovery & Insolvency Services. 

About the Blocktalk podcast

The Blocktalk podcast is a podcast about the property management industry for the property management industry. It is produced by CPL Software Ltd, who are software partners to the industry.

Follow the producers of the Blocktalk Podcast, CPL Software on LinkedIn

Welcome to a new episode of the Blocktalk podcast. Today we are joined by Ashley Clancy, Senior Loss Adjuster at QuestGates. Ashley has worked for Questgates since 2018, taking up her post in the Property Division with 15 years of experience already under her belt. 

Ashley gives us an insight into the loss adjustment process.

https://www.questgates.co.uk/ 

About the Blocktalk podcast

The Blocktalk podcast is a podcast about the property management industry for the property management industry. It is produced by CPL Software Ltd, who are software partners to the industry.

Follow the producers of the Blocktalk Podcast, CPL Software on LinkedIn

Welcome to the 26th episode of the Blocktalk Podcast, the podcast about the property management industry, for the property management industry. 

In this episode We Talk: leadership with James Groves, MD, Indigo Swan. You will hear and feel James's passion for leadership and how they do things at Indigo Swan. This is the first in our Leadership series for the property management industry.

We asked James what his favourite leadership book is - Radical Candor by Kim Scott. You can check it out https://www.radicalcandor.com/

Watch James' TedX Talk on YouTube 

We hope you enjoy the episode.

About the Blocktalk podcast

The Blocktalk podcast is a podcast about the property management industry for the property management industry. It is produced by CPL Software Ltd, who are software partners to the industry.

Follow the producers of the Blocktalk Podcast, CPL Software on LinkedIn

Welcome to the 25th episode of the Blocktalk Podcast, the podcast about the property management industry, for the property management industry. 

In this episode We Talk: training and professional development with Zuzuna Klaskova who is the Training and Implementation Manager at The Property Institute (formerly the IRPM and ARMA).

Prior to the merger, Zuzana was the Training and Events Administrator for the IRPM, and before this, she worked in property roles as an Estate Manager and Property Manager. 

Zuzana talks about training and qualifications for the industry, the new Scottish Property Factoring course and what she believes are the most important qualities for a property manager to have.

We hope you enjoy the episode.

https://irpm.org.uk/qualifications-and-training/

About the Blocktalk podcast

The Blocktalk podcast is a podcast about the property management industry for the property management industry. It is produced by CPL Software Ltd, who are software partners to the industry.

Follow the producers of the Blocktalk Podcast, CPL Software on LinkedIn

In this episode of the Blocktalk Podcast, we have the pleasure of chatting to Mike Heffron, the Chief Executive of Under One Roof Scotland. Mike has previously held a variety of posts in communications, including Policy and Public Affairs Officer with the National Union of Students. He spent some time in Australia, returning to Scotland in 2018 where he took up a role at Clan Childlaw Limited as Operations Manager. He joined Under One Roof Scotland in April 2021. 

About the Blocktalk podcast

The Blocktalk podcast is a podcast about the property management industry for the property management industry. It is produced by CPL Software Ltd, who are software partners to the industry.

Follow the producers of the Blocktalk Podcast, CPL Software on LinkedIn

Welcome to another episode of the Blocktalk Podcast - the podcast about the property management industry, by the property management industry.

Today we have the pleasure of talking to Nic Mayall who is President of the Property Managers Association Scotland. Nic has served as President of the PMAS since March 2021. He has been in the property management industry sine 2006 when he joined Ross & Liddell. He joined James Gibb as Operations Director in 2012 where he is now Executive Director (Operational Delivery).

About the Blocktalk podcast

The Blocktalk podcast is a podcast about the property management industry for the property management industry. It is produced by CPL Software Ltd, who are software partners to the industry.

Follow the producers of the Blocktalk Podcast, CPL Software on LinkedIn

In this episode of the Blocktalk Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Paula Robertson, the first-ever winner of the title of Property Manager of the Year which was awarded at the PMAS Dinner and inaugural Excellence Awards on Friday March 11th. Paula is a Branch and Property Manager at Trinity Factors (Aberdeen) where she has worked for almost 3 years. Prior to this she worked her way to a senior property manager at James Gibb. 

About the Blocktalk podcast

The Blocktalk podcast is a podcast about the property management industry for the property management industry. It is produced by CPL Software Ltd, who are software partners to the industry.

Follow the producers of the Blocktalk Podcast, CPL Software on LinkedIn

Welcome to another episode of the Blocktalk Podcast. Today we are talking to Karen-Ann, CPL Software’s Implementation and Training Manager. Karen-Ann has been working in the industry since she joined CPL in 2019. Her background is in teaching and education consultancy, and as well as teaching she held a position as a Senior Education Consultant in the Scottish Schools Digital Network. 

Karen-Ann joins us as part of our International Women's Day 2022 series. 

About the Blocktalk podcast

The Blocktalk podcast is a podcast about the property management industry for the property management industry. It is produced by CPL Software Ltd, who are software partners to the industry.

Follow the producers of the Blocktalk Podcast, CPL Software on LinkedIn

It’s International Women’s Day today, March 8th, so we're celebrating by speaking to women in Property Management. 

In this episode of the Blocktalk podcast we have the pleasure of chatting to Annie Flint, Author and Co-Founder of Under One Roof, a not-for-profit that offers impartial advice on repairs and maintenance for flat owners in Scotland. She has worked for Glasgow City Council and the Tenant Participation Advisory Service and she is now semi-retired.

This is a highly informative chat as Annie shares her wealth of experience gathered over the last 30+ years campaigning for and being an advocate and voice for tenants and owners of tenements and flats.

About the Blocktalk podcast

The Blocktalk podcast is a podcast about the property management industry for the property management industry. It is produced by CPL Software Ltd, who are software partners to the industry.

Follow the producers of the Blocktalk Podcast, CPL Software on LinkedIn