Merton completes transfer of 9,000 homes

Council completes 3,000 home stock transfer

The transfer of more than 3,000 homes from South Lakeland District Council to South Lakes Housing went through yesterday.

Housing association joins forces with landlord

A housing association has agreed to become a subsidiary of one of the UK’s largest landlords.

Council reveals £130m housing plan

A council is planning to build 2,000 new homes over the next three years and bring empty homes back into use as part of a £130 million investment in housing.

London mayor: 2

Rising to the challenge

The three finalists in the Rising Stars competition have been announced. Here they set out why they should be named as the UK’s most talented young housing professional

How to be a rising star

This week, Inside Housing is guest edited by inaugural Rising Stars winner Carla Keegans. Alex Turner asks what qualities could help you scale the same heights

Brazil needs a new approach

Brazil needs a shift in attitude if it is to successfully tackle its growing housing crisis, says Ruban Selvanayagam

Hit for six

A 91-home Yorkshire development might mark the peak of sustainable house building. Martin Hilditch finds out why

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