Rents climb by 5 per cent

Council approves rent rise of almost 10 per cent

Rotherham Council has approved a recommendation for an inflation-busting rent rise of 9.45 per cent - one of the biggest hikes anywhere in the country.

Tenants facing rent hike as inflation rises

Housing association tenants are facing a second straight year of rent hikes after the government revealed its highest rate of inflation for two decades.

Tenants face 8 per cent rent hike

Just four of England’s 50 largest social landlords are planning to protect tenants from significant rent increases next year.

Winners and losers

Council calls for government rethink on rent

The government is coming under increasing pressure to cap rent increases for council tenants after local authorities warned that 8 per cent hikes are likely to affect the most vulnerable residents.

Brazil needs a new approach

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

Scaling new heights

Think you’ve got what it takes to become a housing sector chief executive? Simon Brandon uncovers the golden rules to help you reach your career summit

Money matters

How do council housing heads and arm’s-length management organisation bosses fare in the salary stakes? Lydia Stockdale reveals the results of Inside Housing’s exclusive poll

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

A problem shared

Sharing views on retrofit with a group of landlords across Europe has been invaluable, says Richard Baines