Fed demands fix for 'broken' housing market

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

Silver lining

A dark cloud is falling over Britain’s homeowning aspirations. But this might not be a bad thing, says Jon Cruddas

Cameron unveils ‘radical’ plan to revitalise housing

Prime minister David Cameron has unveiled the government’s long awaited housing strategy pledging to unlock the housing market and ‘get Britain building again’.

Beyond the grave

The future’s bright

The government’s social housing reforms will make the sector fairer - Newham’s approach to allocations will not, says Grant Shapps

Performance review

The HCA’s new regulatory regime will focus on landlords’ governance and financial viability. Ian Davis and John Maton from Trowers and Hamlins explain.

How to...

Social landlords can play a big role in improving the energy efficiency of the nation’s homes. But they must lobby hard to ensure ministers understand that they will need support to do so, says Martin Wheatley

A force for good

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

Do it yourself housing

The government wants to help people build their own home and housing associations can help

The home MOT test

A Dutch landlord is reducing maintenance costs by giving its homes regular check-ups. Chloë Stothart finds out how it works