Charity finds it's 75% harder to buy a home

The debt burden

The government needs to show political courage in its forthcoming housing strategy - or reap the social consequences

Boost for first-time buyers in Scotland

The Scottish Government has given £250,000 towards a scheme to help first-time buyers get purchase a new home.

Blind alley

London mayor: 1

Charity calls for 'fairer' private sector rents

Scotland’s private rented sector has the potential to lead the rest of the UK by building a more affordable market, according to a homelessness charity.

The big freeze

Kicking off our chief executive salaries special, Inside Housing’s annual survey reveals the economic downturn has put most pay on ice. Lydia Stockdale reports

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

A friend in need

Edinburgh’s Homelessness Prevention Service is making a big difference to vulnerable residents in the city. Sam Thorp finds out how the council-commissioned service works

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

Up to scratch

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