Lets Talk with Citylets

Lets Talk

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.

  1. Tenancy Deposits in Scotland: Rights, Challenges & Responsibilities with Frankie Bishop

    16/12/2025

    Tenancy Deposits in Scotland: Rights, Challenges & Responsibilities with Frankie Bishop

    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 where household members change, shared-tenancy complications, and disputes involving historical damage or missing inventories. A must-listen for anyone navigating Scotland’s rental market.

    17 min
  2. Building Community through Property with Lyndsay Yuill

    02/12/2025

    Building Community through Property with Lyndsay Yuill

    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.

    36 min
  3. Lar Housing Trust launches a new landlord service to support property owners

    03/11/2025

    Lar Housing Trust launches a new landlord service to support property owners

    Lar Housing Trust is expanding its mission beyond delivering affordable homes. Operations Manager Nicole Maxwell joins Gillian Semmler to discuss Lar’s new property management and factoring service, designed to support landlords - from tenant-find to ongoing maintenance, all while reinvesting profits back into housing.

    15 min
  4. Landlord Tax Tips: Making Tax Digital and Key Challenges Explained

    06/10/2025

    Landlord Tax Tips: Making Tax Digital and Key Challenges Explained

    In episode 103, James Edwards, Co-Founder and Tax Director at Anderson and Edwards Ltd, shares his expertise on tax for landlords and property investors. We explore Making Tax Digital, common mistakes to avoid, preparation tips, and insights for overseas and incorporated landlords. He also talks about his love for rugby, their sponsorship of Watsonian’s and what it means for Anderson & Edwards.

    58 min
  5. Launching Erskine Property: Mark Lawrie on His New Venture

    02/09/2025

    Launching Erskine Property: Mark Lawrie on His New Venture

    Mark Lawrie, founder of Erskine Property, joins Lets Talk to discuss the launch of his new agency. He talks about the motivations behind starting his own business, the early days of running Erskine Property, and his approach to Scotland’s property market and future

    23 min
  6. Navigating Edinburgh’s Rental Market in 2025: Trends, Risks and Opportunities

    05/08/2025

    Navigating Edinburgh’s Rental Market in 2025: Trends, Risks and Opportunities

    Charlie Inness, Head of Business Development at Glenham Property, returns to the podcast for episode 101, to share his expert insights on the Edinburgh rental market. From shifting tenant demand and EPC uncertainty to investment strategy and regulatory pressures, we cover what landlords and investors need to know now, and what’s on the horizon.

    46 min
  7. 100th Episode: Rent Controls, Market Distortion & Reliable Data with Citylets’ Thomas Ashdown

    20/06/2025

    100th Episode: Rent Controls, Market Distortion & Reliable Data with Citylets’ Thomas Ashdown

    To mark the 100th Lets Talk episode, Gillian Semmler questions Citylets MD, Thomas Ashdown, about the validity of the Scottish Government using figures from the rent control era and explores what life could look like for landlords if distortion-led policymaking becomes the new normal. Thomas also discusses the Citylets leading market reports and takes a trip down memory lane.

    33 min
  8. Inside Platform_’s Approach to Mid-Market and Build to Rent with Kevin Watson

    22/04/2025

    Inside Platform_’s Approach to Mid-Market and Build to Rent with Kevin Watson

    In episode 99, Gillian speaks with Kevin Watson, Operations and Commercial Director at Platform_, a leader in both Build to Rent (BTR) and Mid-Market Rent properties. Kevin talks through Platform_’s integrated model, combining asset management, property management, and landlord responsibilities, which sets them apart in the Scottish rental market. We look into the growing demand for their Mid-Market Rent properties in Scotland, how they’re addressing the gap between affordable housing and the open market, and the challenges of catering to different tenant needs across Edinburgh and Glasgow. Kevin also shares insights on their BTR developments, including high-spec design, sustainability efforts, and how they communicate value to tenants despite price differences. With discussions on location choices, rent controls, and the future of sustainability, this episode explores how Platform_ is reshaping the rental landscape in Scotland.

    33 min
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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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  • Creator
    Lets Talk
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    107
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