Housing associations get credit union boost

Tenants warned on payday loans as complaints rise

Tenants have been warned to seek alternatives to payday loans as a consumer watchdog announced an investigation into short-term lending.

Crisis looms for elderly and vulnerable care, union warns

A crisis in care for elderly and vulnerable people could be around the corner as evidence shows the problems facing Southern Cross may not be a one-off, a union has warned.

Housing groups to tackle payday loans

Housing groups are planning to do more to help vulnerable tenants with their finances in the wake of an increase in the number of people taking out payday loans.

An end to boom and bust?

Crime watch

The government wants to make the unlawful sub-letting of social homes a criminal offence. So what are the challenges and will its proposals bring an end to the practice? Nick Duxbury investigates

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

Tenant take over

In some circumstances, residents can remove management function from their landlord, says Nicholas Kissen

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

Going spare

The government’s contentious ‘bedroom tax’ on under-occupying tenants is set to become law this month. Alex Turner looks at the disproportionate effect it’s likely to have in the north

Scrapheap challenge

The price of metal has risen sky high making pipes, railings and even boilers an irresistible target to thieves. Chloë Stothart finds out how one housing association is tackling the growing problem of metal theft