PM vows to clear path for council building

The apprentices: hired or fired

Many social landlords are helping young people get into employment by offering them apprenticeships. But should these opportunities guarantee them a job at the end? Not necessarily, as Lydia Stockdale finds out

Building a better future

The government is making housing the cornerstone of economic recovery, says Grant Shapps

Chink of light

Blast from the past

Housing leapfrog

Controversial new allocations policies which prioritise applicants in work are gaining momentum among councils. Emily Rogers kicks off our residents special issue with a look at why working tenants are being allowed to jump up the housing waiting list.

We mean business

Landlords can boost revenues and put something back into the community by setting up a social enterprise, as Anita Pati finds out

Getting connected

In the second of our Focus pieces on digital inclusion, Liverpool Mutual Homes chief Steve Coffey outlines the work his organisation is doing.

Meeting requirements

Barny Evans and Julian Elsworth explain what ‘allowable solutions’ are and how social landlords should implement them when building zero carbon homes

Cheaper by the Durkan

The contractor charged with giving an east London estate a facelift also threw in comprehensive energy retrofitting - at no extra cost. Jess McCabe finds out more

Root of all evil

Is there evidence that board members perform better if they are paid? Steve Gough, board member at Magma Housing Association and Magna Group, and housing lecturer, is still to be convinced.