Fixed-term tenancies are failing abroad, report says

Security breach (part 2)

Homelessness charity warns 'worst is yet to come'

Homelessness could rise even higher as the economic downturn continues and the governments cuts to benefit bite, new research has said.

Housing leapfrog

Controversial new allocations policies which prioritise applicants in work are gaining momentum among councils. Emily Rogers kicks off our residents special issue with a look at why working tenants are being allowed to jump up the housing waiting list.

Shapps defends fixed-term tenancies against Shelter report

The housing minister has defended government plans to implement fixed-term tenancies after a homeless charity released a report which showed similar schemes were not working abroad.

The long path to recovery

Homelessness has many causes - not just the lack of a home, argues Jeremy Swain

Fielding opposition

Proposed legislation on registration of village greens would reduce risk to developers. Eollyn Ives, solicitor in the property team at Devonshires Solicitors, explains

The get out of jail free card

Associations that enter into leases with councils must beware as authorities have a get-out clause, says Jacqueline Knox, director at Wragge & Co

The right combination

Landlords should ensure the benefits of combined heat and power systems outweigh the burdens, says Nnenna Morah, senior associate in the housing team at Lewis Silkin

On new terms

Proposed amendments to the Localism Bill would make longer fixed-term tenancies possible

Uncertain times for tenants

Co-operatives need clarification over tenure regime for members, says Brynmor Adams, barrister at Five Paper