Tenants cut loose

TSA forks out £370,000 on two chief execs

The social housing regulator shelled out more than £370,000 to pay for two chief executives last year.

Making their comeback

After being dealt a major blow when the National Tenant Voice was shut down, tenants are now preparing to make more noise than ever before. Martin Hilditch finds out why this is a new dawn for them.

Food for thought

Digital myths

Offering online services to tenants can be more worthwhile than you might think, suggests Vicky Green

Lords called on to amend welfare bill

A housing body has called on the House of Lords to make amendments to the welfare reform bill in a bid to stop thousands of families being hit financially.

Panel priorities

Landlords must act fast to salvage what they can from photovoltaic deals before the feed-in tariff is cut, says Rob Beiley

The home MOT test

A Dutch landlord is reducing maintenance costs by giving its homes regular check-ups. Chloë Stothart finds out how it works

Scrapheap challenge

The price of metal has risen sky high making pipes, railings and even boilers an irresistible target to thieves. Chloë Stothart finds out how one housing association is tackling the growing problem of metal theft

Strike while the iron’s hot

Landlords have until 12 December to deliver carbon emission and energy savings targets. Christopher Paul, partner at Trowers & Hamlins explains

Window of opportunity

Last month’s court ruling means landlords may have a few weeks to claim the pre-cut feed-in tariff rate, says Rob Beiley, partner at Trowers & Hamlins