Blocktalk - the podcast for UK Property Management Professionals

In  this episode of the Blocktalk podcast we chat to Malcolm Perryman, Commerical Manager at IRPM .  Malcolm was instrumental in leading the research into mental health in the property management sector and the subsequent publication of their in-depth Industry Wellbeing Survey Report in 2021 alongside ARMA. Malcolm has been with the IRPM for almost two years now and prior to this was an Affinity a...

We kick off the Blocktalk podcast in 2022 with our Health and Wellbeing series. In this first episode, we have an influential and knowledgeable coach and business owner to share his expertise and help motivate you to improve your health and fitness in 2022. Ross Park is owner of The FLY Project gym in Glasgow. Ross has over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry and is the brains behind th...

Welcome to the first Blocktalk podcast of 2022, and for this episode it’s me Jaxx Bruce who will be hosting this special episode.  We’d like to thank all of our guests and listeners who joined us in 2021 and before we kick off our health and wellness series, we’re catching up with our MD Brian Welsh . Brian is MD of CPL Software , Blockworx and INSPCT and is the Chairman of another software compan...

Welcome to the eleventh episode of the Blocktalk podcast with David Doran , MD of Hacking and Paterson Management Services .  In this episode we talk to David about his time in the industry and in particular the unusual start to his position as MD with the business. David talks about sustainability within the industry, the challenges and solutions that might be needed and he also talks about what...

Welcome to the Blocktalk podcast with Oliver Hill, Coach at Hill Coaching Company. In this episode, Oliver shares his favourite books for leaders and for motivation. He also talks about business coaching and the benefits of it. 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 L...

Welcome to the ninth Blocktalk episode with our very own Crawford Burns, Commercial Manager at CPL Software.  Crawford talks about his time at CPL, what he has learned and shares his love for Munro bagging! This episode was recorded in September.  About the Blocktalk podcast The Blocktalk podcast is a podcast about the property management industry for the property management industry. It is produc...

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Blocktalk podcast. In this episode we chat to Lorraine MacDonald, owner at Speirs Gumley .  Lorraine has worked in the property management industry for 42 years, and is one of the few women in the industry to take ownership of the business she worked for. She took over at Speirs Gumley in 2013 and has shaped the business it is today.  Listen to Lorraine talk to us about...

Welcome to the Blocktalk Podcast - the podcast for the property management industry.  In this episode, we chat with Derek MacDonald, Joint Managing Director at Newton Property Management. Derek has been a pioneer of EV charging in Scotland, working with partners to deliver charging points throughout their portfolio. Derek chats about the work they are doing there and what he thinks the future hold...

Welcome to episode 6 of the Blocktalk podcast with our very own, Will McIlmoye, IT Director at CPL Software. In this episode Will talks about the future for the digital world in property management, what he's learned during the 10+ years with the business and what he would do if he ruled the world for a day. About the Blocktalk podcast The Blocktalk podcast is a podcast about the property manageme...

Welcome to the fifth Blocktalk Podcast with guest Chris Reeve, MD OF Reeve Social Media. In this episode, Chris chats to Brian about how to handle negativity and complaints on social and he gives some ideas on how to engage your followers.  About the Blocktalk podcast The Blocktalk podcast is a podcast about the property management industry for the property management industry. It is produced by C...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Blocktalk podcast. This is the second part of a two-part episode with Christian Bruce, Partner at Redpath Bruce . In this episode, Christian talks to us about the Better Lives Programme, his most interesting project to date, and he answers our 3 quirky questions. We hope you enjoy the episode. About the Blocktalk podcast The Blocktalk podcast is a podcast about the prop...

In the first of this two-part podcast episode, we speak to Christian Bruce, Partner at Redpath Bruce.   Christian had a lot to say and we enjoyed chatting to him. In this first part Christian talks about his experience of the pandemic, striking a work/life balance, and what he looks for in the ideal Redpath Bruce person. So enjoy Part 1 and look out for Part 2 next! About the Blocktalk podcast The...

In this episode Brian chats to James Grove, MD of Indigo Swan . James talks to us about his experiences within the property management industry as an energy broker, about the importance of sustainability and he tells us what he'd do if he ruled the world for a day. About the Blocktalk podcast The Blocktalk podcast is a podcast about the property management industry for the property management indu...

Why listen to Blocktalk short clip. 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, Brian Welsh, (MD CPL Software, Blockworx, INSPCT),  speaks to Dr. Nigel Glen, CEO of ARMA (Association of Residential Property Managers).  Nigel tells us about his role as CEO, his short time at the World Wildlife Fund for Nature, and he tells us what he would do if he was in charge of the world for a day. This is a quick 22-minute chat and we hope you enjoy it! Have questions? Pl...