Negative equity to remain for four years

Fed demands fix for 'broken' housing market

The National Housing Federation is calling for more support for affordable housing, as research shows homeownership will slump over the next decade.

Many happy returns?

Fed demands changes to green deal design

The government needs to do more to make its flagship green deal energy efficiency scheme work for social tenants, the National Housing Federation has said.

Fed: '1.4 million years to clear housing waiting list'

It would take 1.4 million years to clear the backlog of northern families waiting for social housing if the housing market does not improve, the National Housing Federation has said.

The debt burden

The government needs to show political courage in its forthcoming housing strategy - or reap the social consequences

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

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

Casting the net for a home

A website aimed solely at local housing allowance claimants is helping people find homes. Lydia Stockdale logs on

Getting up to speed

With little progress on calls for an exemption, developing social landlords need to be aware of new procurement rules, says Bill Hull

Facing the future

Riots, job shortages - it’s been a tough summer for young people. Martin Hilditch investigates how one housing association is helping