SHOCK figures have revealed association housing new-builds have slumped to their lowest level since Margaret Thatcher was in power.
The number of new affordable homes being put up also fell by a massive 20 per cent in 2023.
The SNP-led government has been widely criticised for slashing nearly £200million from affordable housing funds in its last Budget.
Now stats show the decline in house building across the private and social sectors, with 20,992 new-build home completions down 11 per cent on the previous year.
Housing association new builds 2073 homes started construction in 2023 - were at the lowest number since Tory Thatcher was in No 10 in 1988.
The Scottish Government has now been urged to make new affordable homes a top priority as housing shortages have sparked a homelessness crisis with 10,000 children forced to live in temporary accommodation.
And housing associations have warned that new-build homes for affordable rent are in "freefall".
Sally Thomas, chief executive of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations said: "Scotland desperately needs the homes that housing associations provide.
"They are safe, warm and affordable homes for rent.
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