Scotland in bid to reduce evictions

Evictions by RSLs falling in Scotland

The number of evictions by social landlords in Scotland has fallen almost 300 and the number of tenants in arrears is down, according to the latest figures.

CML: Repossessions stabilised

The numbers of repossessions of properties have stabilised, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

The president has a problem

Tenants warned on payday loans as complaints rise

Tenants have been warned to seek alternatives to payday loans as a consumer watchdog announced an investigation into short-term lending.

Rescue call

Going spare

The government’s contentious ‘bedroom tax’ on under-occupying tenants is set to become law this month. Alex Turner looks at the disproportionate effect it’s likely to have in the north

Construct a greener future

Building regulations are being tightened in a bid to protect the environment, says Catherine Parker, solicitor at Trowers & Hamlins

Sentenced to life without a home

Imprisonment and homelessness are among the more traumatic experiences that can befall an individual. All too often, the two are inextricably linked.

Hands-on approach

A new breed of customer-focused housing officers is giving tenants a lot more satisfaction. Emily Rogers meets one of them

The other side of the story

Dale Farm has dominated the headlines in recent months. But as Alex Turner finds, there are plenty of examples of landlords and Travellers working together successfully