Would the SNP's 'first refusal' right for tenants buying private rentals solve Scotland's housing crisis?

Scotland faces a severe housing emergency with shortages of affordable homes to rent and buy across cities and rural areas, exacerbated by low social housebuilding rates. The SNP pledges to grant tenants first refusal on purchasing their private rental homes if landlords sell, aiming to help renters transition to ownership. Critics argue it offers limited impact without major new construction and rent controls, viewing it as a pre-election measure after years of crisis.