Rent changes stop Teign merger

A valuable lesson

The green deal consultation has now closed. So has the government made the grade? Nick Duxbury gives ministers their marks

HRA reform could create £54bn boost

The move to self-financing councils could produce more than £50 billion of new investment for housing over the next 30 years, according to a new report.

Banks for the memories

The gospel according to Matthew

On Monday, Matthew Bailes takes charge of regulation at the Homes and Communities Agency as the Tenant Services Authority shuts its doors for good. Martin Hilditch meets the self-confessed career civil servant to find out what’s in store.

The final countdown

The government’s green deal retrofit programme is due to launch in just a few months. So, is it a good deal for social landlords and their tenants? Sustainable Housing conducted an exclusive survey and gathered a round table of industry experts to find out. Keith Cooper reports. Photography: Jonathan Goldberg

Power to the people

A series of training programmes held across the country have been teaching tenants how to scrutinise their landlords. Helen Clifton finds out if it is working

Cold cottage rescue

Isolation from mains gas can spell financial hardship. Alex Turner investigates how Cornish landlords are exploring renewable energy solutions to rural fuel poverty

Performance review

The HCA’s new regulatory regime will focus on landlords’ governance and financial viability. Ian Davis and John Maton from Trowers and Hamlins explain.

Support on a shoestring

Budgets are being slashed and demand is up but, as Inside Housing and Capita’s exclusive Supporting People survey reveals, many care and support providers are maintaining services for vulnerable people. Lydia Stockdale finds out how they are doing it and if it can last.

Lending laws

Follow these simple rules to ensure negotiations with lenders go smoothly, says Nnenna Morah