Policy Area
Housing
What is the SNP doing to meet housing demands?
The SNP are determined to tackle housing demands and ensure that everyone in Scotland can have somewhere to call home. Since 2007, over 140,00 affordable and social homes have been completed under the SNP – proportionally higher than England or Wales.
How is the SNP supporting house-building in rural areas?
The SNP has introduced a range of measures to support house building in rural areas including the Rural Housing Fund and Islands Housing Fund which commits to building new, affordable homes in rural and island Scotland.
How is the SNP tackling homelessness?
Under the SNP Scotland invests more per person than any other UK nation in measures to tackle homelessness and help people remain in their homes. The SNP is building on its record to deliver more homes and tackle the causes of homelessness.
How is the SNP helping people on to the housing ladder?
Since 2007, our Low-cost Initiative for First Time Buyers (LIFT) shared equity schemes has helped over 12,000 people to buy a home for the first time, and over 141,000 affordable and social homes have been completed under the SNP.
What has the SNP done to increase affordable housing?
Since 2007, over 141,000 affordable and social homes have been completed under SNP governments – proportionately, much more than in England and in Wales. Investment in the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership has also delivered real results.