The way ahead

Review of the year

What a year. From the economic doom and gloom to the summer’s riots, social landlords have had their work cut out over the past 12 months. Here, Inside Housing looks back at the highs and lows

Work scheme fails homeless

The government’s flagship work programme has been accused of failing homeless people as another homelessness charity pulled out.

Here's hoping

Sector unsure RTB plans are financially viable

Senior housing figures are sceptical that the government’s plans to revive the Right to Buy policy will be financial viable.

Benefit warning to 'under-employed' tenants

Employed tenants could have their housing benefit cut if they do not work enough hours and do not look for more or better paid work.

Open-door policy

Allowing private landlords to validate local housing allowance claims can help councils simplify their procedures and cut their housing waiting lists. Neil Merrick heads to Derbyshire to find out how

Casting the net for a home

A website aimed solely at local housing allowance claimants is helping people find homes. Lydia Stockdale logs on

Utopia revisited

As David Cameron seeks to revive the principles of garden cities with a consultation due later this year, Colin Wiles examines how likely it is that his vision will come to fruition

Tenants on the move

A group of London housing associations has launched a scheme to help unemployed tenants relocate to get back into work. Alex Turner reports

Taking control of the media

In the wake of the summer’s riots, landlords are using social media to debunk stereotypes and show the good in their communities. Charlotte Goddard finds out how