The day job

Peabody balances security and access control with Mul-T-Lock

Mul-T-Lock’s patented MT5 Security Range is being fitted to properties belonging to Peabody by DES Locksmiths, to solve the issue of allowing easy access for contractors and safe homes for residents, as part of the housing association’s Quality Homes Programme.

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

Digital dawn

Landlords must join the campaign to get millions of people online as the internet is vital to their progress

United front

Local authorities must recognise that homelessness is an issue for the whole council if they are to avoid complaints

Investors need confidence on green policy

Sentenced to life without a home

Imprisonment and homelessness are among the more traumatic experiences that can befall an individual. All too often, the two are inextricably linked.

Teaming up with the Met

What happened when a housing association joined its local police force to improve the response to anti-social behaviour? Simon Brandon finds out

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

The home MOT test

A Dutch landlord is reducing maintenance costs by giving its homes regular check-ups. Chloë Stothart finds out how it works

Hidden menace

Cash-strapped tenants can make their situation worse by turning to loan sharks. Darren Reynolds explains why landlords have waded in to help tackle the problem