Episode 57 hears Nicki Wise, a professional who lives with her husband and their youngest child in Edinburgh, share her experience of renting as a family in Scotland and her views of current rent levels, SNP and the Green’s proposed ‘New Deal for Tenants‘ and the main focal points of the ‘Rented Sector Strategy’.

Portolio’s Chris Wood and Ross MacDonald feature on Episode 56 of Citylets Lets Talk and provide an update on the market and offer advice on achieving a good price for a tenanted property. They describe the process from the tenant’s perspective and discuss portfolio sales too.

Episode 55 features Rory Cowan, partner at BKF & Co. Rory provides updates on Coronavirus legislation and discusses the proposals of the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill 2022 currently going through parliament. Rory also discusses the proposed PRS rent controls within the Scottish Government and Green’s ‘New Deal for Tenants’ as well as offers advice to landlords experiencing rent arrears.

Managing Director of Dundee based Finlayson Gore, Eilidh Finlayson joins Lets Talk for episode 54 to share her views on the current Dundee rental market and legislative matters such as EPC requirements and the discretionary grounds for possession.

Episode 53 hears Director of Mill Architects, Richard Webb give advice on different styles of property conversions, from attic space to basements as well as commercial to residential.

Crew members from the only Scottish team in the 2021 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge (sponsored by Citylets), describe in detail their experiences of rowing for 5 weeks unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean.

Associate and Conservation Architect with Mill Architects, Jo Parry-Geddes answers questions that are often asked by landlords regarding housing standards and repairs in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). Citylets Lets Talk is brought to you in association with ARLA Propertymark Scotland

Managing Director, John Cox and Business Development Manager, Neill Bukes of Cox and Co, join Lets Talk for episode 50 to discuss their new business projection - expanding their team as well as how they ensure they have the right ‘fit’ in their office dynamics for delivering success.

Episode 49 features Managing Director of Aspray Glasgow West, John Strange explaining who Aspray are and what they do. John also talks about their support to local sports teams such as St Mirren and Glasgow Clan Ice Hockey, as well as his involvement with Glasgow East Alcohol Awareness Project.

Episode 48 hears Directors of Edinburgh based letting agent Clan Gordon, Jonathan and Andrew Gordon, review how they coped through the pandemic, ensuring no tenant evictions or staff redundancies; indeed, they recruited more staff. They also discuss their recent awards scoops, the current Edinburgh rental market and their views on PRS legislation in Scotland and the UK.