Lets Talk with Citylets is your podcast channel dedicated to all things property letting- investment, legislation, rights & responsibilities, your stories and more. New episodes featuring industry experts, tenants, landlords and voices from over the world of lettings are available fortnightly.
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Pest infestations can affect any rental property, from bed bugs and mice to moths and wasps. In episode 111, Rebekah Carral from Barricade Pest Control discusses common causes of infestations, preventative measures, treatment options and the responsibilities of landlords and tenants when pest problems arise. We also explore the challenges of dealing with infestations in flats and tenements, along…
Following a recent visit to Downing Street to mark the passing of the Renters’ Rights Act, Timothy Douglas, Head of Policy and Campaigns at Propertymark, returns to the Citylets podcast to discuss the major issues shaping Scotland’s private rented sector, including rental reform, housing supply, taxation, Awaab’s Law and increasing pressures on landlords and letting agents.
Steve Coyle, Managing Director of Cullen Property, returns to the Citylets podcast to discuss what Scotland’s recent election result could mean for the private rented sector. Topics include the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, rent controls, EPC reform, landlord compliance, Making Tax Digital and the wider direction of housing policy in Scotland.
In episode 108, Gillian is joined by Eduardo Prato, Director of Martin & Co Aberdeen, to explore his journey from aviation to property. They discuss the Aberdeen rental market, investor sentiment, and reflect on the life experiences that shape both personal and professional outlooks.
In episode 107, Gillian speaks with Caroline Elgar, Policy Manager at the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL). The discussion explores SAL’s role supporting landlords, the organisation’s policy work, and some of the key regulatory and financial challenges currently facing Scotland’s Private Rented Sector.
In episode 106, Scottish Conservative MSP, Meghan Gallacher discusses the current state of Scotland’s Private Rented Sector from an opposition perspective. The podcast covers cumulative reform, compliance pressures, Rent Control Areas and the long-term signals housing policy is sending to investors and landlords.
Rory Cowan partner with BKF & Co, returns to the podcast to discuss the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025. We discuss Rent Control Areas, CPI-linked rent increases, new tribunal powers, eviction rules, tenant rights and the areas of uncertainty still dependent on future regulations.
In episode 104, Gillian is joined by Peter McDermid, Owner and Director of Logic Property Finance, to discuss how lending for Scottish landlords is evolving. The conversation explores specialist lending, the impact of higher ADS, portfolio purchases, refurbishment strategies, and what landlords should consider when financing future investments.
In episode 103, Gillian speaks with Frankie Bishop, Client Relations Manager at SafeDeposits Scotland. They discuss the fundamentals of deposit protection, current affordability pressures, and the emerging trends SafeDeposits is seeing across the sector. They explore some of the more complex deposit situations facing landlords, letting agents, and tenants today, including long-running tenancies…
Episode 105 features Lyndsay Yuill, host of Edinburgh’s Property Investors Network (PIN) meetings and Sales Director at Rent Locally. She discusses the power of networking, what makes PIN unique, the rise of Property Pals and Pub Grub, and how community shapes success in today’s professionalised property landscape.
