All change in Scotland

Shout it from the rooftops

Housing has slipped down the agenda in Scottish politics - landlords must fight their corner now

40,000 affordable homes target is dropped

The coalition government has dropped a target to build 40,000 affordable homes on public sector land.

Money and mind-set

Committee seeking views on welfare reform

A parliamentary committee in Scotland has called for suggestions for how Scotland should implement the Welfare Reform Act.

Familiar feeling

The Conservative Party has unveiled plans to revamp the right to buy, but this policy failed to deliver more social homes in the past and seems unlikely to do so now, says Bill Randall.

How to be a rising star

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

Get your Act together

With a host of legal acts coming into effect this year and next, Caroline Thorpe helps you to learn your lines so you can take to the housing stage with confidence

A quick solution

A recent case shows landlords should not have to go through a long process when seeking possession, says Ruth Hills

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

The get out of jail free card

Associations that enter into leases with councils must beware as authorities have a get-out clause, says Jacqueline Knox, director at Wragge & Co