It pays to work

Housing leapfrog

Controversial new allocations policies which prioritise applicants in work are gaining momentum among councils. Emily Rogers kicks off our residents special issue with a look at why working tenants are being allowed to jump up the housing waiting list.

Foreign exchange

Returning home is the best option for central and eastern Europeans sleeping rough on London’s streets, but getting them there isn’t as easy as it seems, says Jeremy Swain

That extra mile

A team of dedicated housing professionals - including one of Inside Housing’s very own reporters - is gearing up to run the London Marathon for Hact. Nick Duxbury has the inside story - and a bit of a limp

Leap of faith

In the spotlight

Housing has taken centre stage at the party political conferences but now the sector must make sure the right policies are adopted

Out in the open

As the housing minister calls for transparency, Victoria Jardine says associations are already subject to disclosure requirements

Going spare

The government’s contentious ‘bedroom tax’ on under-occupying tenants is set to become law this month. Alex Turner looks at the disproportionate effect it’s likely to have in the north

Some food for thought

Landlords should assess their level of risk as the Bribery Act comes into force, says Kirsty Thompson, solicitor at Devonshires

Empty homes requests

A new ruling and proposed changes to the Freedom of Information Act could open the floodgates to squatters, says Emma Duke, associate solicitor atAnthony Collins Solicitors

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