An ill wind

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

Money and mind-set

Treasury asks housing sector for help

Ministers are exploring whether the affordable house building programme can be used to boost the flagging economy, as part of an English housing strategy due to be published by Christmas.

Construction 'key' as UK enters double dip recession

The construction industry holds the key to kickstarting the faltering economy, according to leading industry figures.

Credit where credit's due

With more housing associations approaching the capital markets for funding, credit ratings agencies hold the key to the sector’s financial future. Gavriel Hollander asks Standard & Poor’s to unlock its secrets

Meeting requirements

Barny Evans and Julian Elsworth explain what ‘allowable solutions’ are and how social landlords should implement them when building zero carbon homes

Wind of change

A host of new laws are set to change the landscape for Welsh social landlords. Michael Northcott reports

A force for good

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

Cause for concern

A recent security breach highlights why social housing providers should consider how they handle data, say legal experts Alison Deighton and Amy Carswell

Nest egg necessities

Social landlords have just a year to prepare for pension reforms. Chris Crichton, solicitor at TLT Solicitors, explains more