The hostile environment: what social landlords need to know
John Perry
There have been reports of people being told they are not eligible for social housing - it’s essential that staff know the rules
October 2015
Tories are the real villains in this housing crisis, not councils
Lewis Herbert
David Cameron has attacked local authorities for the lack of new homes, but blame lies with government policy
June 2015
Councils should help rough sleepers, not fine them
Jon Sparkes
Rough sleeping has risen by 55% in five years but some councils are treating people forced onto the streets as criminals rather than victims
November 2014
How can you slow the unstoppable rise of evictions?
Hannah Fearn
The number of evictions has reached a record high, throwing thousands of families into turmoil and temporary accommodation. Something has to change, says Hannah Fearn
March 2014
Why are housing associations struggling to provide value for money?
The regulator has issued 165 warnings over the risk of a downgrade if further improvements aren't made. But delivering value means more than just cutting costs
February 2014
Six reasons why the UK immigration bill needs to be amended
When even the immigration minister struggles to enforce the rules, what chance do private landlords have?
UN report on the UK housing crisis is a wake-up call for us all
Raquel Rolnik's report amounts to a damning indictment of the state of our housing system. Dismissing it is a mistake, says Grainia Long
The bedroom tax loophole: a guide for councils and housing associations
A step-by-step guide for identifying cases, challenging decisions and dealing with discretionary housing payments
January 2014
The bedroom tax error explained
The minefield that confronts empty homes officers
November 2013
Antisocial behaviour reforms will make protecting victims difficult
Mortgage rescue scheme scrapped ahead of schedule in London
October 2013
What you need to know about the new social housing fraud act
The new act comes into force today to crack down on the estimated 100,000 social housing properties subject to fraud. Paul Hayes explains
Let's stop the scandal of rip-off fees by letting agents and other sharp practice
Eric Pickles's tenants charter is not enough. We need a new deal for tenants, landlords and agents, says former housing minister John Healey
Why Labour's land banking ultimatum will not boost housebuilding
A bureaucratic and confusing planning system is holding back development. Miliband's anger at developers is misplaced
September 2013
Editor's blog
Shared ownership flaws reveal void in young people's housing options
Liam Kelly
The hidden dangers of shared ownership
July 2013
More people are dependent on the private rented sector: it should meet their needs better
Clive Betts
The private rented sector is confusing, under-regulated and insecure. Our recommendations to government hope to change this, says Clive Betts
May 2013
A third of councils are considering compulsory landlord licensing
Universal credit assessments are a recipe for confusion for leaseholders
