Beckett mulls end to tenancy for life

Future vision

Strong political leadership and innovative policies are needed to solve our housing challenges, argues James Gregory

An inspector calls

England’s reformed planning system hands councils power over development, so how will the government ensure enough homes are being built? Nick Duxbury investigates.

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

Messy realities

Security breach (part 1)

Cheated out of their savings

Abusive financial practices targeting the elderly are on the rise, but so are measures to protect vulnerable housing association residents. Alex Turner reports

Safe from harm

A new tool will help landlords use the courts to tackle anti-social behaviour, says Helen Tucker

Acting with conviction

Squatting could soon be criminalised but awareness of current laws is crucial, says Sarah Lines, social housing lawyer at Cobbetts

Knocking down barriers

Finance Bill reforms aim to make it easier and cheaper to invest in the housing market. James Duncan, partner at Winckworth Sherwood, explains

The legal aid lifeline

Cuts to legal aid and new spending restrictions mean tens of thousands of tenants will no longer be eligible for free housing advice. Jess McCabe visits a law centre to investigate the likely impact of the changes