That the Parliament notes the recent report from the Halifax group, which highlights that the value of Scotland’s private properties has almost doubled since 2004 from £170 billion to £333 billion; welcomes the growth in the value of Scotland’s economy that these figures imply; however understands that these figures mean that purchasing a new house is much more expensive than it was a decade ago and that the gap between the wealthier and the poorer in society is increasing; believes that the provision of adequate affordable housing is a priority issue for both first-time buyers and the many Scottish families looking for a bigger home, and considers that the gap in wealth between the richest and the poorest needs to be addressed.
