Lets Talk with Citylets

The first in a series of podcasts highlighting the out of the ordinary from within property letting- the funny, extreme & unexpected goings on that property professionals encounter on a sometimes regular basis. Wendy Gallagher, Managing Director of One Stop Properties, Chris Cockburn, Business Development Manager of Let It and Citylets’ own Jon Clay share their experiences; from brushes with terro...

SNP MP for Edinburgh East, Tommy Sheppard takes time out of his parliamentary schedule to share his views on the effects of the short term holiday let market on Scotland’s capital city. Tommy details his varied political past including his years as Assistant General Secretary of Scottish Labour under the late John Smith. He also discusses the setting up of the renowned Stand Comedy Club back in 19...

Managing Director of Clan Gordon, Jonathan Gordon joins Gillian for episode 12 of Lets Talk and discusses the challenges of running a family business with his brother Andrew. He also details how Clan Gordon are particularly focused on delivering high standards within the PRS and ensure their tenants receive high quality homes to rent. Jonathan also reveals his reason for having to sign the UK Offi...

Richard Burgoyne, Director of Cornerstone Letting gives his insight into the changes of late to letting in Scotland, including the Private Residential Tenancy, Letting Agent Registration and the Code of Practice and their effects on the lettings market. Richard also talks about his journey in setting up Cornerstone.

Co-founders of Portolio, Chris Wood and Ross MacDonald talk about Portolio and the service it provides to landlords, tenants and investors when selling a property with tenants in situ. Chris and Ross also discuss their separate property backgrounds prior to setting up business together.

Founding director of Inverness based Simply Let, John Gell joins Gillian for episode 9 of Lets Talk. Being the only specialist letting agent in Inverness regulated by RICs, John discusses what it means to be a member of the body. He also describes the profile of today’s typical landlord and tenant, and gives advice on the property market in the Scottish Highland city.

Director and founder of Pure Property Management, Ashley Puren, talks about the ethos behind his company, the buy to let market in Edinburgh and investment strategies. He also chats about starting in property at the age of 22 in South Africa, as well as opening another property business there, and the differences between its housing market and the UK.

ESPC’s Chief Executive, Paul Hilton, discusses his role within the organisation as well as current projects he’s working on. Paul covers a range of current topics including the challenges faced when being a local property portal within a market dominated by 2 UK wide large companies.

Andy Whitmey of Umega joins Let’s Talk to discuss the unique Umega brand including their values, innovations and new office soon to open. Andy and Gillian also discuss the effects of recent legislation within the lettings industry and the Edinburgh lettings market.

Founder and director of Clouds Property Management, Mark McLeod discusses short term rentals and in particular the effects of the new PRT, tax changes for landlords, Airbnb and other proposals currently under discussion that would affect the short term market.

ARLA Propertymarks’s Strategic Development Manager for Scotland, Daryl McIntosh, gives his views on the effects of recent changes to Scottish Letting, ARLA’s involvement and how agents have adjusted to the new market requirements.

Harry Crombie of Murray and Currie joins Let’s Talk to chat about his family property background with Cockburn, the Edinburgh market and his own personal journey in letting. Harry also reveals an interesting ‘story’ of his family’s Royal connections and his apparent namesake, Prince Harry.

Jamie Kerr, owner of Ben Property chats to Gillian about his experience in property and current market issues including potential rent pressure zones, the new PRT, and renting with pets. Jamie also discusses how his lifetime in cricket has helped him develop Ben Property to where it is now.

Charlie Inness of Glenham Property discusses his main passion, property investment and the current market in Edinburgh and Scotland. Gillian also delves into his unlikely past of tweed making and his company Hunters of Brora, as well as discussing the synergy of team sport with business.