Housing must stress economic role

'When the inner city finally came to call'

CIH launches journal for Republic of Ireland

The Irish housing minister has launched a new journal for housing professionals in the Republic of Ireland.

Speaking in tongues

Shining stars

We reveal details of the winners of the 2011 UK Housing Awards

Landlord sets up for-profit subsidiary

An Edinburgh housing association has set up a for-profit subsidiary to provide homes for intermediate rent.

Not a sticking plaster

Efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour can seem like fire fighting. It’s expensive to take a more comprehensive and long-term approach by working with a single family to get to the root of their problems. But, as Tony Powell, executive director of neighbourhoods at New Charter Housing Trust, explains, the effect can be transformative.

Take care

A person who lacks the mental capacity to enter a tenancy agreement may still be entitled to housing benefit, says Robert Latham

Taking control of the media

In the wake of the summer’s riots, landlords are using social media to debunk stereotypes and show the good in their communities. Charlotte Goddard finds out how

What’s in the post?

Landlords’ administrative errors can lead to time-consuming court cases, says Jane Plant, associate at Weightmans

Scaling new heights

Think you’ve got what it takes to become a housing sector chief executive? Simon Brandon uncovers the golden rules to help you reach your career summit