London councils to get HCA funding

Think tank calls for London welfare changes

A think tank has called for welfare reforms to be altered in London to address the housing problems faced in the capital.

Speaking in tongues

Government sets out right to buy plans

The government has outlined the first details of how it will make the reintroduction of the right to buy work for councils and housing associations in its housing strategy.

London mayor: 1

Riot-hit areas receive government cash boost

An extra £20 million of government funding has been made available to clean up and improve two of the areas worst affected by the riots.

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

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

Green deal Q&A

Securing finance from banks is vital to the green deal’s success. Here, Conor Hennebry reveals the sector’s appetite for green investment

Tenants on the move

A group of London housing associations has launched a scheme to help unemployed tenants relocate to get back into work. Alex Turner reports

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