Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL): Landlord Voice

Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL): Landlord Voice

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Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL): Landlord Voice episodes

  • What can landlords do to feel safer in the workplace?

    Hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant are back in their Glasgow studio for a new episode of Landlord Voice, the podcast from the Scottish Association of Landlords. In this episode, John and Alan discuss SAL’s annual Scottish Letting Day conference (Wednesday 4 November at Scottish Gas Murrayfield) and speak to Saskia from the Suzy Lamplugh trust about how landlords and lone workers can keep themselves safe while at work. 

    Landlord Voice is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions. 


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    [email protected].

    29 min
  • Why an accountant is an essential part of being a professional landlord?

    Hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant are back after the summer with a new episode of Landlord Voice, the podcast from the Scottish Association of Landlords. 

    In this episode, the guys bring us bang up to date with the latest political goings on and speak with David Morrison from EQ Accountants about the essential role accountants play in supporting the PRS.

    Landlord Voice is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions. 


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    [email protected].

    27 min
  • What can landlords do about anti-social behaviour?

    Hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant return for a new episode of Landlord Voice, the podcast from the Scottish Association of Landlords. In this episode, the guys discuss who holds the housing brief for each party in the new Scottish Parliament and talk with Ava from Victim Support Scotland about an exciting new project that aims to help landlords deal with anti-social behaviour. 


    Landlord Voice is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions. 


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    [email protected].

    23 min
  • What do the Holyrood elections mean for Scottish landlords?

    As the dust settles on the 2026 Holyrood elections, hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant discuss what the make-up of the next Scottish Parliament means for landlords. In the latest in SAL's series of expert interviews, SAL's own policy expert, Caroline,  joins the guys for a discussion about changes to legislation in the private rented sector in Scotland.

    Landlord Voice is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions. 


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    [email protected].

    27 min
  • What do landlords want from the Scottish elections?

    With the Scottish election imminent (at time of recording) regular hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant unveil SAL's top ten asks for the next Scottish Government and discuss how the next administration can best support the Scottish private rented sector. In the latest in Landlord Voice's series of expert interviews, the guys are joined by Nigel from Aspray to discuss all things landlord insurance. 

    Landlord Voice is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions. 


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    [email protected].

    25 min
  • What can landlords expect from the Scottish party conferences?

    John Blackwood and Alan Grant return for another episode of Landlords Voice. This month, the guys look at what the party conferences mean for landlords in Scotland. Also in this episode, the hosts peak to Doug Hall from 3MC about mortgages in the Scottish private rented sector.


    Landlord Voice is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions. 


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    [email protected].

    32 min
  • What does the 2026 Scottish Budget mean for landlords?

    Hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant return for a new season of Landlord Voice. With the Scottish Budget looming, the guys analyse what it might mean for Scotland's private rented sector. This episode also sees the return of SAL's expert interviews and features an in-depth discussion of landlords and tax with Matt from PRS tax specialists Hammock. 

    Landlord Voice is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions. 


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    [email protected].

    29 min
  • Looking Back and Forward: Landlord Voice's Year in Review for 2025

    In this festive episode, hosts John and Alan look back at what 2025 has meant for Scotland's landlords. The guys dig into the Housing Act, the appointment of Scotland's new Cabinet Secretary for Housing, and Scottish Letting Day, among other topics and discuss what 2026 may have in store for the private rented sector.

    Landlord Voice is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions. 


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    [email protected].

    36 min
  • Scottish Letting Day 2025 Debate

    In this special episode, regular hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant introduce the full recording of the political party debate that took place at SAL's annual Scottish Letting Day conference. Hosted by the BBC's Stephen Jardine, the debate sees members from most of Scotland's political parties take on the issues that matter to the private rented sector in Scotland. 

    Landlord Voice is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions. 


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    [email protected].

    1 hr 1 min
  • Why is training so important in Scotland's private rented sector?

    Alan Grant and John Blackwood are back with another episode of Landlord Voice. In this packed episode, John and Alan discuss the Housing (Scotland) Bill and the ways in which SAL has gotten its voice heard in the media. They are joined for a great interview with Elspeth from Landlord Accreditation Scotland to dig into the importance of training for people working in the private rented sector in Scotland. 


    Landlord Voice is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions. 


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    [email protected].

    43 min

About Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL): Landlord Voice

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SAL Chief Executive John Blackwood and Alan Grant invite you to join them as they take a deep dive into the private rental sector in Scotland. Each month, they will discuss all the big issues…