Almost 100 Aberdeen residents estimated to still be living in RAAC homes after two years since discovery

Almost 100 Aberdeen residents are estimated to still be living in RAAC-riddled homes – more than two years since the dangerous concrete was discovered in city properties.

In a freedom of information response, Aberdeen City Council said as many as 96 residents are still living in homes with unstable, porous concrete in their roofs.

In October last year, the Scottish government agreed a funding deal worth £10m with Aberdeen City Council to help support residents.

But the council has now confirmed the package is not for RAAC-related works and is instead to support its wider affordable housing supply programme.

The local authority said its latest records, from February, show only 42 acquisitions were made from the 138 privately owned RAAC properties.

Some homeowners were given buy-back valuations of up to £50,000 less per home than their pre-RAAC worth, and little in the way of options moving forward.

Those who looked at a home swap scheme say they were offered damp and rot-filled flats that didn’t have a toilet.

Scottish Conservative candidate for Aberdeen South, Douglas Lumsden, said: “More than two years on from the discovery of RAAC residents remain in limbo on when sufficient and acceptable offers will be made on their homes.

“It’s quite clear both the council and SNP government have dropped the ball with this and have abandoned residents at their greatest time of need.

“The Scottish Government’s funding deal now appears to be nothing more than a red herring that isn’t strictly for RAAC residents, nor is it reaching the people who need it most.

“Many have been offered alternative homes from the council that are damp and mould infested which is completely unacceptable.

“The council’s constant dither and delay has placed further stress on homeowners who are still living in fear over what the future holds.

“The Scottish Conservatives have always supported Torry residents since RAAC was first discovered in October 2023, which is why only a vote for us at the Aberdeen South by-election will ensure both the council and the SNP government are held to account over this shambolic process.”

An Aberdeen City Council spokesperson said: “Please note that no funding has been received or committed for RAAC-related works from the Scottish Government.

“The £10m is not for RAAC-related works; it is to support the Affordable Housing Supply Programme, as explained.

“Our records show that, as at February 2026, there were 138 privately owned Raac-affected properties in Balnagask. As part of the voluntary acquisition process, 42 acquisitions have been concluded.

“We are unable to determine exactly how many private residents remain living in the area; however, in line with our duty to provide advice and assistance, we understand this may be up to 96 households.”