Shapps pledges to cut waiting lists

Security breach (part 1)

No mention of Shapps' five-year tenancy pledge in consultation

The government has said the majority of new affordable rent tenants will be given tenures longer than the new two-year minimum, but neglected to say how long.

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

Getting radical

Councils should use the private rented sector in the fight against homelessness, says Grant Shapps

Review of the year

What a year. From the economic doom and gloom to the summer’s riots, social landlords have had their work cut out over the past 12 months. Here, Inside Housing looks back at the highs and lows

Get your Act together

With a host of legal acts coming into effect this year and next, Caroline Thorpe helps you to learn your lines so you can take to the housing stage with confidence

Casting the net for a home

A website aimed solely at local housing allowance claimants is helping people find homes. Lydia Stockdale logs on

Nest egg necessities

Social landlords have just a year to prepare for pension reforms. Chris Crichton, solicitor at TLT Solicitors, explains more

Another law bites the dust

EU rules are forcing a rethink on asbestos regulations, says Claire Gregory, associate at Brabners Chaffe Street

Uncertain times for tenants

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