Scotland's Holyrood election on 7 May 2026 returned a Parliament with no overall majority for any single party.
While the SNP remained the largest party, no single party secured a majority, and the result brought significant changes across the chamber.
The practical consequence is a Parliament where passing legislation will require negotiation between parties.
For housing, which is already one of the Scottish Government’s stated top priorities, this adds a layer of complexity to an already demanding policy agenda — one that includes a commitment to 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, a new national housing agency, ongoing cladding remediation and the response to Scotland’s housing emergency.
SG Property Management’s Associate Director, Steven Lyon, said:
“Housing is rightly a priority. We need to see more homes delivered, existing buildings made safer, and residents properly protected. A Parliament that needs wider agreement to pass legislation may mean some matters take longer to progress, but it should also allow for better scrutiny and more considered policy. The important point is that housing must remain a priority across party lines. The sector needs to be properly engaged as the Government’s plans develop, particularly where decisions will directly affect owners, residents, factors and those involved in maintaining Scotland’s housing stock.”
