With roughly 150,000 to 400,000 people on social housing waiting lists at various points, she maintained that public housing should remain available for long-term rent.
Sturgeon’s opposition to the policy was rooted in the preservation of public assets and the stability of communities:
The Scottish Government first abolished RTB for tenants in new-build social housing and for all new tenants.
Over 455,000 properties were sold in Scotland under RTB since 1980. Sturgeon argued this significantly reduced the availability of homes for cheap rent.
She believed ending the scheme allowed councils and housing associations to better plan and invest in their existing stock without the risk of it being sold off at a discount. ⚖️ Contrasting Perspectives
The Scottish Conservatives criticized the move, calling it a "backwards step" that "wrecked the aspirations" of people wanting to own their own homes.
While Sturgeon hailed the abolition as one of her "proudest achievements", the move was—and remains—highly polarized.
With roughly 150,000 to 400,000 people on social housing waiting lists at various points, she maintained that public housing should remain available for long-term rent.
Sturgeon’s opposition to the policy was rooted in the preservation of public assets and the stability of communities: nicola sturgeon right to buy
The Scottish Government first abolished RTB for tenants in new-build social housing and for all new tenants. With roughly 150,000 to 400,000 people on social
Over 455,000 properties were sold in Scotland under RTB since 1980. Sturgeon argued this significantly reduced the availability of homes for cheap rent. While Sturgeon hailed the abolition as one of
She believed ending the scheme allowed councils and housing associations to better plan and invest in their existing stock without the risk of it being sold off at a discount. ⚖️ Contrasting Perspectives
The Scottish Conservatives criticized the move, calling it a "backwards step" that "wrecked the aspirations" of people wanting to own their own homes.
While Sturgeon hailed the abolition as one of her "proudest achievements", the move was—and remains—highly polarized.