Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL): Landlord Voice

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...

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 th...

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...

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 Communicati...

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 Scott...

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,...

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...

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 Sc...

Hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant return for a new edition of Landlord Voice. The Scottish Parliament is still in recess but there is still lots to talk about, including a controversy at Westminster. In this month's episode, John and Alan are joined by Richard from Zoopla to provide his insight into how rents work in Scotland and how they compared to the rest of the UK.  Landlord Voice is a...

Hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant return for another edition of Landlord Voice. Holyrood might be in recess, but there's still plenty going on to promote Scotland's private rented sector. This month's episode also features an interview with Safe Deposit Scotland on what they do to keep the sector running smoothly. Landlord Voice is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlord...

Hosts Alan Grant and John Blackwood return with a second episode of Landlord Voice. With a new housing minister in post, John and Alan dig into what Màiri McAllan’s appointment means for the private rented sector in Scotland and what landlords can expect from her. In a first for the show, our hosts are also joined by SAL’s Policy Manager, Caroline Elgar, who provides her expert insight into an imp...

In the debut episode of Landlord Voice, Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) Chief Executive John Blackwood and Alan Grant delve into recent changes in Scottish politics and their impact on housing. This special episode features an insightful conversation with Scotland’s Housing Minister, Paul McLennan, recorded at SAL’s November 2024 Letting Day Conference. Landlord Voice is a podcast by the S...

SAL Chief Executive John Blackwood and Alan Grant invite you to join them as they take a monthly deep dive into the private rental sector in Scotland. Episode 1 is set to release 03 June 2025 and will feature an extended conversation with Scotland's Housing Minister, Paul McLennan.  Landlord Voice is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant C...