Landlords called to action

Shapps defends end of stamp duty holiday

Housing minister Grant Shapps has defended the government’s decision to end the stamp duty holiday.

Stamping out abuse

Osborne commits £420m to local development

The chancellor has promised an extra £420 million of investment to support local development in his Budget speech.

Conservatory conundrum

Writing on the wall

Cold cottage rescue

Isolation from mains gas can spell financial hardship. Alex Turner investigates how Cornish landlords are exploring renewable energy solutions to rural fuel poverty

Do it yourself housing

The government wants to help people build their own home and housing associations can help

What’s in a name?

The housing strategy for England has finally arrived, but what does it mean for the sector?

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

Fielding opposition

Proposed legislation on registration of village greens would reduce risk to developers. Eollyn Ives, solicitor in the property team at Devonshires Solicitors, explains