Affordability has fallen for 10 years

Made in China

Forward thinking

This year’s UK Housing Review by the Chartered Institute of Housing takes a look at how coalition government policies are affecting housing trends. Here, Hal Pawson, Steve Wilcox and John Perry give the lowdown on the report

We’re doing it our way

Despite government cutbacks, Liverpool is using its own version of localism to regenerate the city, says Ann O’Byrne

Report calls for mortgage cap

Mortgages should be capped at 90 per cent of property values and at a maximum of three-and-a-half times household income, a new report says.

London mayor: 1

Brazil needs a new approach

Brazil needs a shift in attitude if it is to successfully tackle its growing housing crisis, says Ruban Selvanayagam

Ready for lift off

House builders must be ready to react if government initiatives deliver a boost to the sector, says property expert Rebecca Kibby

Sentenced to life without a home

Imprisonment and homelessness are among the more traumatic experiences that can befall an individual. All too often, the two are inextricably linked.

A force for good

Council housing self financing has begun, but what will the new era bring? Steve Partridge examines the possibilities

Knocking down barriers

Finance Bill reforms aim to make it easier and cheaper to invest in the housing market. James Duncan, partner at Winckworth Sherwood, explains