Mayor rethinks affordable housing goal

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Housing used to woo voters in London mayor race

The Liberal Democrats have set out the most ambitious house building plans among the main candidates standing in the London mayoral election.

Boris to set under-occupier moves target

Boris Johnson will set a target of 8,000 moves by under-occupying social housing tenants by 2016.

Boris attacks Ken's plans for private rented sector

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has hit back at election rival Ken Livingstone’s plans for rent controls in the capital saying they would be ‘devastating for the sector’.

Solving the land puzzle

If organisations share buildings the leftover sites can be pieced together for development, says Alan Stokes

Another law bites the dust

EU rules are forcing a rethink on asbestos regulations, says Claire Gregory, associate at Brabners Chaffe Street

Close inspection

Tenant panels are set to play a key role in the regulation of the social housing sector. As tenant groups launch documents outlining their make up, Nic Bliss examines the challenges facing the new bodies.

Some food for thought

Landlords should assess their level of risk as the Bribery Act comes into force, says Kirsty Thompson, solicitor at Devonshires

Where next for the green deal?

As the government ponders its response to the green deal consultation, Bill Hull, from law firm TLT, examines the key areas of interest for registered providers