The right to homes

The big bang theory

As local authorities prepare for the brave new world of self-financing, we gather some council heavyweights for a round table discussion on what the future holds. Gavriel Hollander reports.

Rent control

The government must reduce the emphasis on homeownership and make renting a more attractive option, says Jon Cruddas

London mayor: 2

Council moots transfer to limit right to buy hit

A London council is considering carrying out a stock transfer to a tenant and council-run housing association in order to prevent the loss of its properties and rental income through the reintroduction of the right to buy.

10,800-home regeneration scheme a step closer

The first homes in a 10,800-home regeneration schemes have been completed.

No trouble

The government is drawing up new measures to streamline approaches to anti-social behaviour. ASB advisor Chris Grose answers your questions about how they might work

Brazil needs a new approach

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

Get some expert advice

Every week Inside Housing’s Need to Know section brings you best practice advice and information on the subjects most concerning you. Free with today’s magazine is the first ever Need to Know supplement. Here our Ask the Experts panel answer some of the key questions it raises

From riches to rags and back

A Welsh landlord took on an ambitious project to refurbish a derelict Grade II listed mansion. Katie Puckett finds out how they managed to bring it back into use

Colour charts

As voters across England, Scotland and Wales prepare to go to the polls, we assess the key battlegrounds for housing