Five urban design mistakes that create unhealthy and inactive communities
Suburbia has long been plagued with bad architecture that discourages exercise, but similar mistakes are blighting neighbourhoods for city dwellers too
June 2015
Five ways housing professionals can help older people stay independent
We know that people who remain independent longer are healthier and happier. Here are some tips on building more supportive homes
May 2015
Seven ways social landlords can prepare for universal credit
Five ways social landlords can be better at procurement
February 2015
Six ways landlords can help social housing tenants to move home
Tips on how to move people into supported living
Jane Carolan
January 2015
Guide to occupational therapy
Occupational therapists working in social housing save money
Shattering the glass closet: how social landlords can be better LGBT employers
December 2014
How to issue a bond: nine tips for housing associations
The eight problems that plague new housing developments – in pictures
Six ways to reduce evictions
Domestic abuse: a public service issue
Domestic abuse: 'You're most at risk of being killed when you try to leave'
October 2014
Five ways housing associations can improve their customer service
To survive in a more commercial world, housing providers need better customer service. Curo’s Louise Swain has some tips
September 2014
How to design communities that make residents fitter and healthier
The lessons that social landlords should learn from a damning tenant survey
August 2014
Beveridge revisited: the 21st century evils
The three housing problems that most affect your health
Poor housing costs the NHS more than £600m a year and can have devastating impact on residents' health. The National Housing Federation's Jake Eliot explains the three main factors
The repossessions timebomb: how to help homeowners at risk of default
With interest rates expected to rise and many people already struggling with housing costs, the Resolution Foundation's Katie Blacklock looks at how to help those at risk of losing their home
Six ways to provide better housing and services for older people
Housing an ageing population is a major challenge. Sarah Davies of the Chartered Institute of Housing takes inspiration and advice from existing schemes
July 2014
Five tips for handling rent arrears
Experts offer their advice on how housing providers can better manage arrears and help residents struggling to pay rent
June 2014
Why housing providers should enquire about their tenants' sexuality
Questions about sexuality, religion and disability can be seen as invasive, but if organisations use the data to provide better services, can it be worthwhile? Kulbir Shergill thinks so
