Homelessness charity warns 'worst is yet to come'

Homeless households rise 17 per cent in 12 months

The number of homeless households will continue to rise as the economic downturn and benefit reforms bite, according to new research.

Fixed-term tenancies are failing abroad, report says

Doubts have been raised over plans to introduce fixed term tenancies after a report revealed the same policy has been unsuccessful in other countries.

Capital gains

As voters decide who to elect as the next London mayor, charity chiefs Leslie Morphy and Charles Fraser examine the issues the winner must address

Security breach (part 2)

Welfare reform calendar 2011 – 2013

The Welfare Reform Bill is about to receive royal assent and will radically alter the benefits system. Now the government has beaten the Lords, Carl Brown explains why it is important that landlords prepare for the changes

Brazil needs a new approach

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

Casting the net for a home

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

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

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

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