In today's show, we hear from John Blackwood, the Chief Executive of SAL (Scottish Association of Landlords).

"Supporting Landlords and Letting Agents Across Scotland" is the mission statement that SAL, a members funded and members directed association, lives by.

With close connections and regular dialogue with key areas of Government, SAL has been at the forefront of guiding and campaigning for cutting-edge initiatives that have supported this crucial area of the housing sector.

Recognising the business and societal importance that the private rental sector brings to the country, SAL has championed the businesses in the sector and the value they bring to many tenants.

From local meetings to national events, to the latest news and updates, to training and support, SAL offers a range of services and benefits to its members, and also crucially brings their voices together into a collective voice that gets heard in the corridors of power.

In today's show with John...

>>> hear the advice that landlords are being given during this challenging pandemic and how to help that crucial tenant relationship

>>> learn about some of the key areas that SAL has been able to work with the Government in key areas of legislation and policy changes

>>> learn how powerful the collective voice of landlords and letting agents can be

If you're looking for encouragement, excitement, and optimism in these uncertain times, then today's show with Alex Willcocks from Burbeck will really cheer you up!

The bubbly, and often fun, chat with Alex will inspire our listeners and viewers as you hear about the remarkable family story of Burbeck Capital, Burbeck Interiors, and Burbeck Project Management.

- Hear how this family empire has steadily and successfully built up from the very 1st project with a London flat

- Listen to the amazing successes and active projects, but also the crucial lessons learned when Alex and his brother Jack nearly lost it all

- Listen to Alex's insights about the power and results of staging properties for quick and highly successful sales

- Hear how Alex looks beyond the bricks and mortar project to fully understand the end customer's wants and desires

- From bare lights in multi-million-pound homes to missing carpets, to hand stains on newly painted walls

- Learn lessons from the mistakes of others

- Hear how Alex views a bright future if you can build your business on solid and careful foundations.