Landlords call for cash to prevent homelessness

Stoke-on-Thames

Watchdog warns councils are failing homeless

A watchdog has warned councils are not doing enough to prevent homelessness and are failing to provide interim accommodation for those in priority need.

Meet the board

The housing sector has an important role to play in preventing a repeat of this summer’s riots. Here, Lydia Stockdale gathers together a panel of experts to help shape the sector’s response

Welfare reform calendar 2011 – 2013

The Welfare Reform Bill is about to receive royal assent and will radically alter the benefits system. Now the government has beaten the Lords, Carl Brown explains why it is important that landlords prepare for the changes

Sector responds to Budget

Organisations from across the housing sector have responded to announcements made by the chancellor during his Budget speech.

Support on a shoestring

Budgets are being slashed and demand is up but, as Inside Housing and Capita’s exclusive Supporting People survey reveals, many care and support providers are maintaining services for vulnerable people. Lydia Stockdale finds out how they are doing it and if it can last.

A force for good

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

Uncertain times for tenants

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

A friend in need

Edinburgh’s Homelessness Prevention Service is making a big difference to vulnerable residents in the city. Sam Thorp finds out how the council-commissioned service works

Green guru

The delivery of sustainable homes is a global problem and providers in the UK can learn a lot from their counterparts around the world, says Neil Jefferson