Critics warn that the Green Party's approach could lead to increased homelessness in the short to medium term, as many rely on private rentals while waiting for social housing, raising concerns about the policy's immediate impact.

While the policy seeks to address housing shortages by increasing social housing stock, critics question its practicality and warn of potential unintended consequences.

There is skepticism about the Green Party's focus on housing associations, with concerns that their policies may overlook the complexity of the housing market beyond just council housing and private landlords.

The Green Party has proposed a comprehensive housing reform policy that aims to expand council housing, eliminate the right to buy, and implement measures such as rent controls, land taxes, and restrictions on buy-to-let mortgages, all designed to reduce private landlord influence and lower social housing waiting lists.

Drawing a comparison with Vienna, where social and private housing coexist under rent controls, the Green Party's proposal suggests that a mixed housing system is essential for stability, highlighting Vienna's successful model.