TSA local standards plan slapped down

Landlords stuck in affordable rents stand-off

Deadlocks between housing associations and councils over rent levels are threatening to derail the £1.8 billion affordable homes programme.

Slow progress

Open air soup runs which disturb local communities have no place in 2011. There must be a better way, argues Jeremy Swain

Supporting People funds aligned to performance

Supported housing providers could be forced to cut services because of plans to withhold contractual payments until they can prove how good they are.

Christmas cheer

Public split over new homes bonus

A £1 billion scheme to encourage councils to build new homes will not sway the majority of people, a survey has revealed.

Pipe dream

A new law means social landlords will no longer be responsible for repairing certain pipework but there are exceptions

Performance review

The HCA’s new regulatory regime will focus on landlords’ governance and financial viability. Ian Davis and John Maton from Trowers and Hamlins explain.

Power to the people

A series of training programmes held across the country have been teaching tenants how to scrutinise their landlords. Helen Clifton finds out if it is working

The other side of the story

Dale Farm has dominated the headlines in recent months. But as Alex Turner finds, there are plenty of examples of landlords and Travellers working together successfully

Bright ideas

Elderly and disabled people don’t have to live with ugly adaptations to their homes. Katie Puckett finds out about a contest shining a light on good design