The Scottish Housing Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In the modern fast moving world of 24/7 news cycles where everything has to be summed up in 240 characters, it can be difficult to take the time to look ahead and forecast what's to come.

With all the electoral turmoil across the states and the potential impact upon our economy and more, Steven and I took a moment to sit down, take a breath and discuss what 2025 might bring.

We start with the macro world view and funel that down to how it may impact housing here in Scotland.

CBRE are one of the leading property advisory firms in the world and therefore when an executive director of CBRE UK sits down for a chat it's always worth a listen.

Steven and I are joined for the first podcast of 2025 by Chris Dougray, Head of Development Scotland at CBRE to chat all things property.

We found it fascinating and we hope you do too.

The Scottish Association of Landlords is the largest and only dedicated national organisation that represents landlords and letting agents throughout Scotland. 

John Blackwood is the Chief Executive and joins the podcast to discuss rent controls, the challenges of being a landlord in the current climate and the benefits of joining and organisation like SAL.

In light of the recent events at Holyrood, we believed our audience would appreciate an expert analysis of the situation, particularly in relation to housing. That's why we turned to Steven Purcell, for his insights.

Steven delves into his thoughts on the current state of affairs and provides a thorough examination of the potential implications for housing, including an assessment of the newly introduced housing bill.

When was social housing born? What impact has it had on UK life and has it died?

Steven and Brian talk with John Boughton, author of Municipal Dreams: The Rise and Fall of Council Housing.  John enlightens Brian & Steven on how this quest for homes for all transformed the UK and changed us forever.

If you have an interest in housing, this is a fascinating listen.

Renowned housing economist Dr John Boyle of Rettie joins Steven & Brian to discuss the housing economy of Scotland and the implications of the recent housing legislation on the build to rent sector.

In the podcast, John reveals how he believes red tape and a hostile attitude towards landlords from government is fuelling Scotland’s housing crisis. He also warns that Scotland’s “reactionary and bureaucratic” planning system is hindering new housing developments.

Former Labour Glasgow Leader Steven Purcell and BBC Scotland Property expert Brian Gilmour introduce the new property podcast for Scotland.

Join us as we delve into the world of real estate, providing expert insights, valuable tips, and exclusive interviews with industry leaders. Stay ahead of the game with the latest trends and developments in the Scottish housing market. Tune in now and elevate your property knowledge to new heights!

Through their conservation grants programmes people will enjoy, understand and care for Glasgow’s historic built environment and will be able to access funding and expertise which will ensure the sustainability of the city’s heritage for current and future generations.

Niall has nearly 20 years experience as an architect and is heavily involved in heritage, conservation and community issues in Glasgow being current Chair of Govanhill Baths Building Preservation Trust – the largest meanwhile use in Scotland – and Vice Chair for the Pollokshields Trust – a community anchor organisation set up following the ‘Make Your Mark’ East Pollokshields and Port Eglinton Charrette in 2016 which Niall helped secure funding for.

Niall has won the Glasgow Doors Open Day Excellence Award for Inspiring City Tour (2017), the Glasgow Doors Open Day Above and Beyond Award (2014), the Sir Robert Lorimer Award for Sketching (1996) and, in addition to nominations for Saltire Awards and GIA Awards was nominated for the Scottish Civic Trust’s My Place Award for Civic Champion in 2015. Niall regularly lectures on architecture, heritage and urban design issues.

If you or your family have lived in a tenement at any time in the West of Scotland you will have a pretty good idea about what a property factor is and what they do.  Elsewhere across Scotland it's likely that you'll know of the work of a factor if you live in modern flats or an estate of modern homes.  But for many a property factor may be a thing you've heard of but you're not really sure what it is - well we're here to explain.

Paul McDermott owns a property factor company and is a director of the trade body - The Property Manager's Association and he's on the podcast to explain all.

Founded in 1783, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce is the oldest Chamber in the English speaking world with continuous records and has always been a driver of change and progress in the city.

Current CEO, Dr Stuart Patrick CBE, is a very vocal advovate and whilst his position is based upon what's best for his city, his comments will resonate among people across Scotland.

Recently Stuart has been making news in his comments about the recent Housing Bill and so we decided to have him as a guest on the podcast.

Hopefully you'll enjoy the chat between Brian, Steven and Stuart.