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Budget fuels CIH fears for HRA reform

The Chartered Institute of Housing has raised concerns over reform of the housing revenue account as detailed in the Budget.

Housing leapfrog

Controversial new allocations policies which prioritise applicants in work are gaining momentum among councils. Emily Rogers kicks off our residents special issue with a look at why working tenants are being allowed to jump up the housing waiting list.

Out of character

Routine social housing inspections axed

The Tenant Services Authority has scrapped routine inspections of social housing providers.

Power to the people

A series of training programmes held across the country have been teaching tenants how to scrutinise their landlords. Helen Clifton finds out if it is working

Wind of change

A host of new laws are set to change the landscape for Welsh social landlords. Michael Northcott reports

Root of all evil

Is there evidence that board members perform better if they are paid? Steve Gough, board member at Magma Housing Association and Magna Group, and housing lecturer, is still to be convinced.

Shout it from the rooftops

Further planning rules under the Localism Act could increase the need to consult residents, says Ben Halsey, senior associate at Lewis Silkin

Bank on a big change

Housing revenue account reform means for the first time councils can decide how much to borrow, but they must be on the ball if they are to get the best deal, says Rachel Terry