MPs’ pledges

Hearts and minds

First word

The Energy Act doesn’t go far enough to reduce fuel poverty and that means tenants will be trapped in sub-standard homes, says Caroline Lucas

Stat attack

Flushed out

MP seeks slice of £9bn EU regeneration fund

Social landlords should pressure the government to spend some of the annual £9 billion which is allocated to European Union projects on regeneration in the UK instead.

Uncertain times for tenants

Co-operatives need clarification over tenure regime for members, says Brynmor Adams, barrister at Five Paper

Get your Act together

With a host of legal acts coming into effect this year and next, Caroline Thorpe helps you to learn your lines so you can take to the housing stage with confidence

Stuck in the starting gate?

It’s the only game in town, but will it be a success? MP Alan Whitehead assesses the green deal’s chances.

Utopia revisited

As David Cameron seeks to revive the principles of garden cities with a consultation due later this year, Colin Wiles examines how likely it is that his vision will come to fruition

Do your research

Don’t commit to a development site until you’ve discovered all its restrictions, says John Russell