Environmental groups urged to block immigration

Coalition nimbys in NPPF plea to Cameron

A group of Conservative and Liberal Democrat MPs has written to David Cameron urging him to ensure that the controversial national planning policy framework protects rural areas.

Forward thinking

This year’s UK Housing Review by the Chartered Institute of Housing takes a look at how coalition government policies are affecting housing trends. Here, Hal Pawson, Steve Wilcox and John Perry give the lowdown on the report

Eight ways to solve the housing crisis?

Growing pains

From valley to vale

Wales needs to build 14,200 homes a year to meet urgent housing demand. Nick Duxbury kicks off our Wales special by finding out what’s holding it back

Brazil needs a new approach

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

Wind of change

A host of new laws are set to change the landscape for Welsh social landlords. Michael Northcott reports

Utopia revisited

As David Cameron seeks to revive the principles of garden cities with a consultation due later this year, Colin Wiles examines how likely it is that his vision will come to fruition

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

Catch the pigeon

Landlords face tough penalties if they fail to deal thoroughly with infestations by insects or animals, says Giles Peaker