The Scottish Conservatives criticized the move, calling it a "backwards step" that "wrecked the aspirations" of people wanting to own their own homes.
Over 455,000 properties were sold in Scotland under RTB since 1980. Sturgeon argued this significantly reduced the availability of homes for cheap rent. nicola sturgeon right to buy
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
The scheme officially closed to all remaining social housing tenants in Scotland on July 31, 2016. 💡 Sturgeon’s Rationale She believed ending the scheme allowed councils and
The Scottish Government first abolished RTB for tenants in new-build social housing and for all new tenants.
Organizations like Shelter Scotland and various housing associations welcomed the move, noting that it halted the "drain on supply".
Sturgeon’s opposition to the policy was rooted in the preservation of public assets and the stability of communities: