Time to act

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The grand plan

Involving communities in the planning process can help combat nimbyism, says Richard Kemp

EU bank crisis hits landlords’ lending

The ability of housing associations to raise fund in the future has come under threat from the European banking crisis.

Streets apart

After the housing market renewal programme was scrapped, regeneration schemes were stopped in their tracks. Despite this, a £35 million government rescue package has not been universally welcomed. Gavriel Hollander travels to Liverpool to investigate why

Capital gain

How to be a rising star

This week, Inside Housing is guest edited by inaugural Rising Stars winner Carla Keegans. Alex Turner asks what qualities could help you scale the same heights

Unlocking the green code

Green leases are becoming more common for social landlords with commercial property, says Ben Halsey, senior associate at Lewis Silkin

Tenants on the move

A group of London housing associations has launched a scheme to help unemployed tenants relocate to get back into work. Alex Turner reports

Don’t be partners in crime

Landlords must review their anti-corruption procedures and that of their partners or risk a large fine, says Kerry Gwyther, partner at TLT Solicitors

Ready for lift off

House builders must be ready to react if government initiatives deliver a boost to the sector, says property expert Rebecca Kibby