• What does the 2026 Scottish Budget mean for landlords?
    Feb 3 2026

    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 Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions.


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    alan@alangrantcommunications.com.

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    29 min
  • Looking Back and Forward: Landlord Voice's Year in Review for 2025
    Dec 2 2025

    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, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions.


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    alan@alangrantcommunications.com.

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    35 min
  • Scottish Letting Day 2025 Debate
    Nov 4 2025

    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 is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions.


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    alan@alangrantcommunications.com.

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    1 ora
  • Why is training so important in Scotland's private rented sector?
    Oct 7 2025

    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 Scotland.


    Landlord Voice is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions.


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    alan@alangrantcommunications.com.

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    43 min
  • What is going on with rents in Scotland?
    Sep 2 2025

    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 podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions.


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    alan@alangrantcommunications.com.

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    28 min
  • What's happening for Scotland's private rented sector while Holyrood is in recess?
    Aug 5 2025

    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 Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions.


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    alan@alangrantcommunications.com.

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    25 min
  • What Màiri McAllan’s appointment means for the private rented sector.
    Jul 1 2025

    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 important Scottish Government consultation.

    Landlord Voice is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions.


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    alan@alangrantcommunications.com.

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    38 min
  • What does the Scottish Government think about landlords?
    Jun 3 2025

    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 Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallard Productions.


    Questions, comments or feedback? Contact
    alan@alangrantcommunications.com.

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    1 ora e 4 min