Thursday, 09 February 2012

Scotland special

12/03/2010

Featuring an interview with housing minister Alex Neil, a look at the likely impact of forthcoming budget cuts, and an assessment of the Scottish approach to right to buy

All change, please

From curtailing the right to buy to setting up an investment bank, Alex Neil wants to modernise every part of Scotland’s housing. Launching our special focus on Scotland, Martin Hilditch meets a man on a serious charm offensive.

Facing the chop

The axe has fallen on Scotland’s housing budget so how will the sector cope? Inside Housing asked a cross section of housing professionals to find out.

Alternative route

Right to buy sales have held up better in Scotland than elsewhere in the UK, despite post-devolution efforts to discourage them. Yet Scotland’s journey may prove the best in the long run, argues Steve Wilcox

Red card troublemakers

A Glasgow case sets a useful precedent when pursuing full ASBOs

Parallel pathway

Here, Jim Bauld looks at Scotland’s right to buy rules

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Articles

  • The candidates' debate

    25/03/2011

    Who will win housing’s vote when Scotland goes to the polls on 5 May? Inside Housing and social housing contractor Morrison gathered the country’s main political parties for an exclusive hustings event to find out. Rhiannon Bury reports

  • Scotland to integrate housing policy with education and health

    27/05/2011

    The Scottish Government will link housing, health and education policies much more closely in the future.

  • Spot the difference

    28/04/2011

    Devolution means politicians in Scotland and Wales can stray from the UK party line. But is there really such a big difference? Rhiannon Bury finds out.

  • Pension fund cash to boost social housing

    15 March 2011

    The Scottish Government is close to getting pension fund money into the social housing sector, the minister announced today.

  • Your chance to quiz Scottish politicians

    21 February 2011

    Ahead of the Scottish general elections on 5 May, Inside Housing is holding a hustings event with politicians from all the leading parties, and we’re giving away free tickets.

Resources

  • Green guru

    04/11/2011

    The delivery of sustainable homes is a global problem and providers in the UK can learn a lot from their counterparts around the world, says Neil Jefferson

  • Caught out

    13/01/2012

    Social landlords should consider instructing investigators when they suspect fraud, say Samantha Darlington and Neil Lawlor

  • Driving the agenda

    10/06/2011

    In order to decide on its local offers, Gloucester City Homes ran a roadshow and set up a residents’ steering group. Here, Lisa Howarth explains how

  • Play your cards right

    10/06/2011

    A new card game is helping older tenants rate their service

  • How to be a rising star

    11/11/2011

    This week, Inside Housing is guest edited by inaugural Rising Stars winner Carla Keegans. Alex Turner asks what qualities could help you scale the same heights

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