Lets Talk with Citylets Podcast
1) 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 Pr...Show More
2) 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 E...Show More
3) 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...Show More
4) 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 i...Show More
5) From Property to Music & Motorsport: Chris Cockburn on Lettings, the Rental Market, and Racing
In episode 98, we’re joined by Chris Cockburn of Let It, who shares his journey from studying music to working in property and even competing in Mini Cooper racing! We explore the latest trends in Wes...Show More
6) Glasgow’s Rental Market & Investment Insights with Wendy Gallagher, One Stop Properties
In episode 97, Wendy Gallagher, Managing Director of One Stop Properties, shares advice on navigating the evolving rental market in Glasgow, as well as valuable tips on property investment. Wendy disc...Show More
7) Scotland’s Housing Bill and Market Trends: Expert Advice from Laura Chapman of Chapmans
Scotland’s Housing Bill and Market Trends: Expert Advice from Laura Chapman of Chapmans by Lets Talk
8) Boutique Consultancy with Nicky McConnachie: Property Sourcing & Vacant Home Management
In episode 95, we meet Nicky McConnachie, often referred to as the "Mary Poppins of the Property Industry" and the founder of 29Twelve, a boutique consultancy specialising in property sourcing and vac...Show More
9) Ahead of the Scottish Budget – Scotland’s Private Rented Sector with Propertymarks’, Timothy Douglas
In episode 94, Timothy Douglas, Head of Policy and Campaigns at Propertymark, joins us to explore key challenges facing Scotland’s private rented sector ahead of the Scottish Budget. We discuss how re...Show More
10) New to Renting? Essential Tips and Market Insights for First-Time Renters with Nicky Lloyd of ESPC
Whether you're new to renting in Scotland, moving here for the first time, or just stepping out on your own, episode 93 of Lets Talk covers some of the most frequently asked questions from tenants. We...Show More