Fears of second house price dip in Europe

Report calls for mortgage cap

Mortgages should be capped at 90 per cent of property values and at a maximum of three-and-a-half times household income, a new report says.

EU threatens government with house price rise fine

The UK government could be fined millions of pounds by the European Union if it judges that house prices are rising too quickly, under new rules.

Shape shifters

Contractor Willmott Dixon and property advisor Savills are joining forces in an industry first to transform themselves into a new hybrid which takes on development risk. Chloë Stothart finds out how they plan to make it work.

Association reveals plans to cut £22 million

One of the housing sector’s biggest landlords is planning to make £22 million of cuts and savings to fund a 10,000-home building plan.

Rubber stamp

Cutting tenancies short

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

A problem shared

Sharing views on retrofit with a group of landlords across Europe has been invaluable, says Richard Baines

Green deal Q&A

Securing finance from banks is vital to the green deal’s success. Here, Conor Hennebry reveals the sector’s appetite for green investment

Get some expert advice

Every week Inside Housing’s Need to Know section brings you best practice advice and information on the subjects most concerning you. Free with today’s magazine is the first ever Need to Know supplement. Here our Ask the Experts panel answer some of the key questions it raises

Efficient business

Social landlords could benefit from the renewable heat incentive if they adopt the right model, argue lawyers Kate Silverman and Stuart Urquhart