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.

Former Dundee Housing Convenor and Housing Justice Campaigner, Jimmy Black, joins Lets Talk for episode 47 to share his views on the Dundee rental market as well as the Scottish private rented sector. Jimmy also talks about his time as a radio broadcaster for BBC Scotland and his passion for piping.

Managing Director and owner of Northwood Aberdeen, Laura Mearns and Director, Matt Pullinger feature on episode 46 of LetsTalk. Following a unique period in the private rented sector for Scotland, Laura and Matt discuss Aberdeen’s rental market during quarter 3 and the past year. They talk about their new satellite office that opened this year in Inverurie and also what attracts tenants and investors alike to Aberdeen.

Mark Hastie, Manager of Persevere Developments Ltd (PDL), a subsidiary of Port of Leith Housing Association, features on episode 45 of LetsTalk. With over 360 mid-market rental (MMR) homes spread across 13 locations in Edinburgh, and another 188 MMR homes in the pipeline, Mark discusses the developments in detail as well the eligibility criteria and application process. He also shares his love of travelling, theatre and cooking.

Business Development Manager of Northwood Edinburgh, Lewis Mallen, features on episode 44 of Lets Talk to discuss the Edinburgh market during Q3 2021, the Dubai investment market and the uniqueness of Northwood. Lewis also tells host, Gillian Semmler about his new gin company that he started up in lockdown.

Policy and Campaigns Manager for ARLA Propertymark Scotland, Daryl McIntosh, joins Lets Talk for episode 43 to discuss SNP’s ‘Housing to 2040 document’ as well as the Govt’s agreement with the Greens to deliver ‘a new deal for tenants’ as part of their ‘Rented Sector Strategy’.

Founder and Managing Director of Glasgow Property Letting (GPL), Colin Macmillan, features on episode 42 of Lets Talk to discuss the Glasgow lettings market. Colin also chats about his agency, staff and their values, as well as mentions about his tennis skills!