Miliband told to get to grips with housing crisis

Ed's choice

Labour would overhaul social housing allocations

People in work could be given priority on social housing waiting lists under proposals to be outlined by Ed Miliband at Labour’s annual conference today.

The right incentives

Labour will take a fresh approach to social housing to correct the mistakes of the past. Caroline Flint and Sir Robin Wales explain more

A bad bargain

‘Our first duty should be to help the person who shows responsibility.’ So said Labour Party leader Ed Miliband in his speech at his party’s conference in Liverpool this week.

Miliband's housing plans come under fire

Labour plans to change the way social housing is allocated have been criticised by party members and housing bodies.

Cutting tenancies short

The judgement in a starter tenancy possession case is good news for landlords, says Josephine Sharrock, solicitor, Brabners Chaffe Street

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

Calling in the movers

The ‘bedroom tax’ is meant to encourage tenants to downsize if they are under-occupying their homes. But, especially in the north of England, social landlords say there are simply not enough smaller houses and flats to move tenants into.

Play your cards right

A new card game is helping older tenants rate their service

No trouble

The government is drawing up new measures to streamline approaches to anti-social behaviour. ASB advisor Chris Grose answers your questions about how they might work