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
Some recent studies (un-peer-reviewed) have suggested that the original RTB scheme contributed to long-term educational and economic gains for families, sparking new debates about the trade-offs of Sturgeon’s decision. 'Right to buy' to be scrapped in Scotland - BBC News nicola sturgeon right to buy
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
While Sturgeon hailed the abolition as one of her "proudest achievements", the move was—and remains—highly polarized. nicola sturgeon right to buy
Sturgeon’s opposition to the policy was rooted in the preservation of public assets and the stability of communities:
Organizations like Shelter Scotland and various housing associations welcomed the move, noting that it halted the "drain on supply".