Paternity test

Equal exchange

Research shows 20 per cent of lesbian, gay and bisexual people expect to be treated less favourably than straight people when applying for social housing. Lydia Stockdale finds out what landlords should do to counter this

Cut price contracts threaten progress

Slashing staffing levels and using cheaper, unskilled workers will undo all the positive work towards tackling homelesness

Leap of faith

Setting the record straight

An exclusive survey of more than 200 councils reveals Mr Cameron spoke out of turn when he claimed private rents were dropping. Carl Brown reports

Contributing to the problem

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 some expert advice

Every week Inside Housing’s Need to Know section brings you best practice advice and information on the subjects most concerning you. Free with today’s magazine is the first ever Need to Know supplement. Here our Ask the Experts panel answer some of the key questions it raises

Nest egg necessities

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

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

Opening up

Viridian chief executive Matthew Fox explains why his organisation is taking the leap to become more transparent