NTV closure is 'major blow' for tenants

Making their comeback

After being dealt a major blow when the National Tenant Voice was shut down, tenants are now preparing to make more noise than ever before. Martin Hilditch finds out why this is a new dawn for them.

All-new tenant panel show

Last year the government said it wanted powerful new tenant panels to hold landlords to account. So how will they work? Martin Hilditch finds out

Tenants to have vital role in shaping new panels

Tenants’ organisations will play an integral role in producing guidance for new tenant panels.

Stoke-on-Thames

Rochdale to create largest co-operative

Rochdale Council’s arm’s-length management organisation has been given the green light by the housing minister to create England’s largest social housing co-operative after it proved it could raise finance from commercial lenders.

Close inspection

Tenant panels are set to play a key role in the regulation of the social housing sector. As tenant groups launch documents outlining their make up, Nic Bliss examines the challenges facing the new bodies.

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

Unlocking the green code

Green leases are becoming more common for social landlords with commercial property, says Ben Halsey, senior associate at Lewis Silkin

Tooled up for success

Social landlords could save thousands of pounds and boost tenant satisfaction by improving their repairs services. Here, Debbie Larner explains how a new campaign aims to help them do just that

Where next for the green deal?

As the government ponders its response to the green deal consultation, Bill Hull, from law firm TLT, examines the key areas of interest for registered providers