Scottish agency could rent out unsold homes

Swap cash calls put development at risk

Housing associations may put development plans on hold for years as they are forced to use their homes as security to ensure they don’t default on complicated loan agreements.

Housing biggest victim of spending review cuts

Housing and regeneration has emerged as one of the biggest losers in the Scottish spending review.

Rubber stamp

The borrowing bombshell

The era of self-financing has arrived but council celebrations could be cut short by an ominous threat to their borrowing limits. Should they take cover? Carl Brown investigates

Scottish voters misled by government over home builds plan, claims charity

The Scottish Government has been accused of misleading voters about the number of social homes it intends to build.

A force for good

Council housing self financing has begun, but what will the new era bring? Steve Partridge examines the possibilities

Pause for thought

Consider the drawbacks before becoming a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, warns Anne Swarbrick, head of charities at Anderson Strathern Solicitors

What’s in a name?

The housing strategy for England has finally arrived, but what does it mean for the sector?

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.

Branch out via Europe

Social landlords creating companies to run extra services must still note EU procurement rules, says Rebecca Rees, partner at Trowers & Hamlins