Shared-owner mortgage tries to boost sales

Housing recovery 'critical' to economic health

The recovery of the housing market ‘is critical’ to the economic health of the nation, according to a new report.

CLG reveals details of mortgage indemnity scheme

The government has released more detail on its new build mortgage indemnity scheme hours after announcing the policy.

First steps

We’re doing it our way

Despite government cutbacks, Liverpool is using its own version of localism to regenerate the city, says Ann O’Byrne

HCA drops £200m single agent plan

The Homes and Communities Agency has ditched plans to raise £200 million for affordable homes by creating a single agent to manage shared ownership products next year.

Ready for lift off

House builders must be ready to react if government initiatives deliver a boost to the sector, says property expert Rebecca Kibby

Hidden menace

Cash-strapped tenants can make their situation worse by turning to loan sharks. Darren Reynolds explains why landlords have waded in to help tackle the problem

The big freeze

Kicking off our chief executive salaries special, Inside Housing’s annual survey reveals the economic downturn has put most pay on ice. Lydia Stockdale reports

Bank on a big change

Housing revenue account reform means for the first time councils can decide how much to borrow, but they must be on the ball if they are to get the best deal, says Rachel Terry

Lending laws

Follow these simple rules to ensure negotiations with lenders go smoothly, says Nnenna Morah