MPs to investigate repossessions

The president has a problem

Tenants warned on payday loans as complaints rise

Tenants have been warned to seek alternatives to payday loans as a consumer watchdog announced an investigation into short-term lending.

CIH: ‘more capital subsidy is vital’

The Chartered Institute of Housing has slammed government housing policies, saying they ‘carry considerable risks’ to future financing for social landlords.

Community budgets to come under scrutiny

MPs will examine community budgets later in the year, it was announced today.

Rescue call

The legal aid lifeline

Cuts to legal aid and new spending restrictions mean tens of thousands of tenants will no longer be eligible for free housing advice. Jess McCabe visits a law centre to investigate the likely impact of the changes

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

Ready for lift off

House builders must be ready to react if government initiatives deliver a boost to the sector, says property expert Rebecca Kibby

Cheated out of their savings

Abusive financial practices targeting the elderly are on the rise, but so are measures to protect vulnerable housing association residents. Alex Turner reports

A friend in need

Edinburgh’s Homelessness Prevention Service is making a big difference to vulnerable residents in the city. Sam Thorp finds out how the council-commissioned service works