Regulator to continue until 2012

The new face of regulation

In his first interview since being appointed chair of the new housing regulator, Julian Ashby tells Carl Brown what the future holds for the sector.

Tenants to have vital role in shaping new panels

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

Shapps: affordable rent is here to stay

The housing minister has insisted the affordable rent regime is here to stay, despite accusations that it is unsustainable.

Final three chosen in Rising Stars contest

Two of the five Rising Stars finalists have been eliminated from the competition, leaving three to go forward to today’s final.

History lessons

Giving good guidance

How housing association staff are mentoring troubled teenage tenants. Emily Rogers reports

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.

Driving the agenda

In order to decide on its local offers, Gloucester City Homes ran a roadshow and set up a residents’ steering group. Here, Lisa Howarth explains how

How to be a rising star

This week, Inside Housing is guest edited by inaugural Rising Stars winner Carla Keegans. Alex Turner asks what qualities could help you scale the same heights

Default hurdles creep up

Lenders are adding to areas which trigger a loan default, says Louise Leaver, partner, head of finance, at Winckworth Sherwood