Nicola Sturgeon | Right To Buy

The Scottish Government first abolished RTB for tenants in new-build social housing and for all new tenants.

While Sturgeon hailed the abolition as one of her "proudest achievements", the move was—and remains—highly polarized. nicola sturgeon right to buy

Over 455,000 properties were sold in Scotland under RTB since 1980. Sturgeon argued this significantly reduced the availability of homes for cheap rent. The Scottish Government first abolished RTB for tenants

Sturgeon’s opposition to the policy was rooted in the preservation of public assets and the stability of communities: nicola sturgeon right to buy

Sturgeon announced the final stage of abolition, arguing that the social sector could "no longer afford" to lose badly needed homes.