The Scottish National Party promised to build 110,000 affordable homes by 2032 – with most of these being for social rent.“110,000 energy efficient, affordable homes by 2032 – at least 70 per cent of which will be in the social rented sector and 10 per cent in our remote, rural and island communities”.– apparently comprising briefing notes meant for the SNP’s housing minister – shows the Scottish government privately describes the target as “at risk” and is considering pushing back the deadline.
Housing Minister Paul McLennan told FactCheck: “The Scottish Government has delivered more than 128,000 affordable homes since April 2007 – over 90,000 of which were for social rent. “We continue to do all we can in the context of multiple pressures, including rising construction costs, labour shortages, high inflation and cuts to our capital budget.
“We remain focused on delivering 110,000 affordable homes, with at least 70 per cent for social rent, by 2032.” He added that the Scottish government has “brought forward” a “review scheduled for 2026-27 to this year, which will concentrate on deliverability”.