John Swinney Archives

SNP plan to give tenants first refusal on homes sparks backlash

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 16

Ahead of the Scottish elections, the SNP has pledged tenants will get first refusal if a landlord puts their home...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th August 2025, 9 months ago | 2

One of Scotland’s largest housing industry bodies has welcomed the First Minister’s promise to tackle the housing emergency. In a...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th September 2024, 2 years ago | 10

The Scottish National Party’s Programme for Government is pledging to bring in permanent rent controls for Scotland’s private rented sector...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th May 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Propertymark is urging Scotland’s new First Minister, John Swinney, to prioritise ending the housing crisis after five Scottish councils declared...