About Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL): Landlord Voice
SAL Chief Executive John Blackwood and Alan Grant invite you to join them as they take a deep dive into the private rental sector in Scotland. Each month, they will discuss all the big issues impacting landlords, giving you the inside track on policy and legislation changes and empowering Scotland's 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.
Why an accountant is an essential part of being a professional landlord?
Hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant are back after the summer with a new episode of Landlord Voice, the podcast from the Scottish Association of Landlords. In this episode, the guys bring us bang up to date with the latest political goings on and speak with David Morrison from EQ Accountants about the essential role accountants play in supporting the PRS. Landlord Voice is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mall...
7 Jul 2026
What can landlords do about anti-social behaviour?
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 a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Gra...
2 Jun 2026
What do the Holyrood elections mean for Scottish landlords?
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 the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communications and Mallar...
5 May 2026
What do landlords want from the Scottish elections?
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 insurance. Landlord Voice is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partners...
3 Mar 2026
Is now the time to right time to invest in buy-to-let property?
This month, hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant discuss the recent Party conferences from both the Scottish Conservatives and Lib Dems. They also continue their series of expert interviews with guest Doug Hall from 3mc. Doug shares his expert insights around the buy-to-let market before diving into the current state of investment in Scotlands private rental sector. Landlord Voice is a podcast by the Scottish Association of Landlords, produced in partnership with Alan Grant Communication...
3 Feb 2026
What does the 2026 Scottish Budget mean for landlords?
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 Produ...
2 Dec 2025
Looking Back and Forward: Landlord Voice's Year in Review for 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 o...
4 Nov 2025
Scottish Letting Day 2025 Debate
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 Communicatio...
7 Oct 2025
Why is training so important in Scotland's private rented sector?
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...
2 Sept 2025
What is going on with rents in Scotland?
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 Commun...
5 Aug 2025
What's happening for Scotland's private rented sector while Holyrood is in recess?
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 fee...
1 Jul 2025
What Màiri McAllan’s appointment means for the private rented sector.
Hosts Alan Grant and John Blackwood discuss Màiri McAllan's appointment as housing minister and its potential impact on Scotland's private rented sector, featuring insights from Policy Manager Caroline Elgar in this interview.
3 Jun 2025
What does the Scottish Government think about landlords?
Housing Minister Paul McLennan discusses with John Blackwood and Alan Grant the Scottish government's perspective on landlords and recent political changes affecting housing in an interview.
27 May 2025
Landlord Voice Trailer. Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL).
SAL Chief Executive John Blackwood and Alan Grant preview their podcast, which delves into Scotland's private rental sector, promising insights into key issues; this is a trailer.
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