IH launches new campaign

Accentuate the positive

Mistaken identity

Taking away incentive

If the government kicks people out of their social homes when they find work people will lose their aspirations

The waiting game

In week two of our campaign to free up land for development, Inside Housing visits Basildon to find out how people on the housing waiting list feel about the lack of affordable homes. Photography and words by Simon Brandon

From valley to vale

Wales needs to build 14,200 homes a year to meet urgent housing demand. Nick Duxbury kicks off our Wales special by finding out what’s holding it back

Fairytale ending?

As the third sector’s Cinderella services struggle in the face of cuts social landlords have the opportunity to ride in like the proverbial prince and rescue them.

The pursuit of happiness

Ministers are investigating what makes people happy. Worryingly, says Alice Ross , housing doesn’t get a mention.

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

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

Dressed for success

Birmingham’s Forgotten Vintage is much more than just a second-hand fashion store. Laura Jane Johnson reveals how it is helping the city’s homeless