Boris to run London HCA under Tory plans

London mayor: 1

Council body calls for support from mayor

Councils in London have called on the mayor of London to campaign for the scrapping of borrowing limits under the new self-financing system of finance for local authorities.

A vote for housing

Housing finally ignited as a major political issue in the run-up to the London mayoral elections this week. Carl Brown investigates how some of the main contenders plan to tackle the issue

Power shift

In May 10 cities will vote on whether they want an elected mayor. Here Rhiannon Bury finds out what’s at stake for housing

Changes to London Housing Strategy revealed

The Mayor of London has cut the number of core aims in his housing strategy from five to two and is pledging to promote the use of powers to criminalise squatting to free up empty homes.

A charitable case for relief

Exemptions from CIL are available but it’s advisable to check the details, says Mark Burrows, associate at Penningtons Solicitors

Unlocking funds to build

Associations must work carefully to secure their development grant, says Gillian Bastow, partner at Lewis Silkin

New rules

The Charities Act 2006 will affect landlords registered as Industrial and Provident Societies, says Elizabeth Davis

Colour charts

As voters across England, Scotland and Wales prepare to go to the polls, we assess the key battlegrounds for housing

Tax break

Landlords can have their say on a new levy which could increase affordable housing provision, says Katherine Evans