A total of 8,767 new homes were delivered in the year to September 2018, representing a 21% increase in the number of affordable homes delivered in Scotland according to the latest figures.

Official Statistics released today include:

• A total of 80,104 affordable homes have been provided since 2007

• Per head of population, 50% more affordable homes and more than five times as many social rented properties in Scotland than in England since 2014

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• There were 5,340 social rented homes delivered, an increase of 864 homes, or 19%, on the previous year

Welcoming the latest figures, Housing Minister Kevin Stewart said: "Making sure everyone has a safe, warm and affordable home is central to our drive for a fairer and more prosperous Scotland.

"That is why I am proud that this government has now delivered more than 80,000 affordable homes since 2007. This is a significant achievement - boosting the supply of affordable homes in communities right across the country.

"During the course of this Parliament we are investing more than £3 billion to deliver our target of at least 50,000 affordable, high-quality homes, including 35,000 homes for social rent.

"While we know this is an ambitious target, we have shown we can deliver on housing and we will continue to do so."

(MH)