Building slump hits affordable homes

Taylor Wimpey forecasts 75% surge in profit

Taylor Wimpey is expecting to report a 75 per cent increase in operating profit next month.

Shaky start

Housing market ‘robust’ despite economic fears

Conditions in the UK housing market remain stable despite wider economic uncertainty, according one of the country’s leading builders.

Delayed reactions

Taylor Wimpey positive despite mortgage fears

House builder Taylor Wimpey has reported a strong start to the year, despite concerns about mortgage availability.

Battening down the hatches

Inside Housing’s exclusive salary survey shows it’s been a difficult 12 months for most housing employees. Simon Brandon reports on the regime of pay freezes and increased workloads introduced by organisations as they battle the economic gloom

Stuck in the mud

Despite the Localism Act being passed, the role LEPs can play in housing remains uncertain, says Liz Jenkins, partner, and Laura Coates, trainee, at Clyde & Co

Construct a greener future

Building regulations are being tightened in a bid to protect the environment, says Catherine Parker, solicitor at Trowers & Hamlins

Up to scratch

Duties around property maintenance have now been enshrined in Scottish law, says Ruth McNaught

Money matters

How do council housing heads and arm’s-length management organisation bosses fare in the salary stakes? Lydia Stockdale reveals the results of Inside Housing’s exclusive poll