Housing benefit reforms to save £250 million

Housing recovery 'critical' to economic health

The recovery of the housing market ‘is critical’ to the economic health of the nation, according to a new report.

First steps

Defeat for government on Welfare Reform Bill

The government has tonight lost another key vote on the Welfare Reform Bill

Bishops call for benefit cap to be revised

Bishops have called on the coalition government to alter its controversial welfare reforms.

Stamping out abuse

A charitable case for relief

Exemptions from CIL are available but it’s advisable to check the details, says Mark Burrows, associate at Penningtons Solicitors

Nest egg necessities

Social landlords have just a year to prepare for pension reforms. Chris Crichton, solicitor at TLT Solicitors, explains more

Weather any storms

New guidelines will help landlords comply with the Human Rights Act, says Nnenna Morah, senior associate in the social housing team at Lewis Silkin

Beating the solar deadline

Landlords have a limited time to cash in as subsidy switches from big to small-scale solar panel schemes. Laurence Lacey, associate at Clarke Willmott, explains

Knocking down barriers

Finance Bill reforms aim to make it easier and cheaper to invest in the housing market. James Duncan, partner at Winckworth Sherwood, explains