Landlord, Stephen McKechnie (main pic, centre), has assembled a team of property industry experts to set up letting agency, Dwello, in the heart of Glasgow.

The new firm aims to simplify the lettings process for both landlords and tenants by being more agile than bigger agents in the local market and has high ambitions of reaching a 1,000 managed property portfolio during the next two years.

The agency will employ fifteen staff in its Glasgow office, including David Gibb as Operations Director (main image, right) and Finance Director, Craig Syme (left), who have first-hand experience of all sides of residential lettings, having been landlords and agents.

Gibbs tells The Neg: “Now is the right time to launch because the Scottish rental market is at a turning point.

“With increased regulation and growing pressure on landlords, there’s a real demand for a letting agency that gets it right — that’s why our mission is simple: property, managed properly. We’re here to make the property investment journey easier for landlords by providing a service that’s clear, compliant and commercially minded.”

Prioritising people

Gibb, who has been a leading figure within the Scottish private rented sector for many yearsd, says: “At Dwello, we believe that letting agency is ultimately a people business. Many landlords appreciate a more personal, relationship-driven service, similar to the trusted connection they might have with their accountant or financial advisor.

“That’s exactly what we’re building at Dwello, a service that prioritises long-term relationships, trust, and a more thoughtful approach to property management. Our team has seen first-hand how much better the experience can be for landlords and tenants when their agent is truly invested in their needs.”

Frustrations

McKechnie adds: “Having been a landlord for three decades, I understand the challenges and frustrations that come with the rental process. That’s why I’ve made it my goal to bring a new perspective to the industry – one that genuinely prioritises the needs of both landlords and tenants.

“Dwello will manage properties with the same level of dedication and attention to detail with which I have managed my own. We’re excited to open our Glasgow office and look forward to building a better rental sector with our landlord and tenant customers.”