Aberdeen faulty concrete homeowners refuse purchase scheme

The council has decided to demolish the properties, and residents recently received letters asking if they want to engage in the voluntary acquisition process.

Homeowner John Meiklejohn said a decision to refuse this, due to the “Raac penalty”, was made at a mass meeting of residents last week.

“Ultimately, where we have this sticking block is the council were insistent on effectively deducting the cost of making the Raac panels good,” he told BBC Scotland News.

“We believe this will run into tens of thousands of pounds, leaving everyone in negative equity on their properties.

“The majority of people have agreed not to engage with the voluntary acquisition process until we receive written confirmation from Aberdeen City Council that the cost of making good the panels will be disregarded from the valuation of our homes.”