Scaling new heights

True blues

The secret diary of a chief exec

They may earn mega-bucks but with great power comes great responsibility. Katie Puckett finds out what it’s like to be a housing sector boss

Planning framework could face legal challenges

The wording of new planning guidelines could spark legal challenges over the meaning of key terms, senior housing figures have warned.

The sky’s the limit

There’s no such thing as overly ambitious plans when it comes to helping vulnerable people

Building a better future

Taylor Wimpey chief executive Pete Redfern believes housing is critical to the UK’s economic recovery. Here, he tells Nick Duxbury why

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

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

Green guru

Social landlords must ask themselves now how they will access green deal cash and whether energy company obligation funding can help, says Sally Hancox

Stuck in the starting gate?

It’s the only game in town, but will it be a success? MP Alan Whitehead assesses the green deal’s chances.

How to...

Social landlords can play a big role in improving the energy efficiency of the nation’s homes. But they must lobby hard to ensure ministers understand that they will need support to do so, says Martin Wheatley