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The Scottish govt can’t because they don’t have the borrowing powers. Not an Indy point though because it’s the same in England.
It’s a mad system where govt across the UK is struggling for money but something that can make them money and ease the burden on the tax payer is not being done for idealogical reasons. Building and renting out homes could be very profitable for councils all across the UK. However they are not allowed to borrow the money to invest in it.


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I think such an idea would also drive the bad landlords out the market.

There would still be a need and a desire for private rent and the guys who look after their properties and treat their tenants fairly would be highly desirable to those either not qualifying for social rent or looking for something a bit more exclusive. The 'slum landlords' exist purely because of the dearth of housing available and make their money from desperation. They drag the name of all landlords down and removing that scarcity of housing removes one of the only reasons people use them.