Opinion
The green agenda
04 September 2009
Expand social house building, scrap right to buy, launch a big retro-fitting project and regulate private renting. Caroline Lucas sets out the Green Party’s housing plans.
Lawful consequences
04 September 2009
The House of Lords has created a world of uncertainty in ruling that it is not unlawful to classify people ‘homeless at home’, says James Stark.
Front line: Too well to stay
04 September 2009
If you’re suffering from a fatal illness, better make sure it’s debilitating if you want to remain in the UK.
Open season
04 September 2009
A Court of Appeal ruling that housing associations can be considered public bodies could drive down evictions and expose them to scrutiny, says Chris Morris.
Flaw in the plan
04 September 2009
Government‘s move to an asset-based welfare policy depends on continuously rising house prices. Whoops, says Matthew Watson.
Back Office: Now for the hard bit
04 September 2009
If the HRA is to be dismantled, some serious compromises will be needed.
We’re not loving it
04 September 2009
Penny Anderson fears that the entrance of ‘Mclandlords’ into the private renting market could be bad news for tenants.
Tenant’s voice: Corporate aid
04 September 2009
Could institutional investors succeed where HMO licensing has failed?
All together now
03 September 2009
Forget the stereotypes, we’re all vunerable to homelessness, says Rowan Williams. Particularly in a recession.
Quickly does it
03 September 2009
Councils will need to move fast if they are to regain their role as providers of housing, says Jeremy Beecham.
Have land, will build
03 September 2009
The National Trust is not against building new homes on its land, as long as the developments are appropriate, says Peter Nixon.
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In defence of MPs
18 June 2009
Yes, too many MPs have behaved unethically, says former housing minister David Curry. But some do need two bases – unless we only want to be represented by people of independent wealth.
Help yourself
18 June 2009
Jon Fitzmaurice started his career in small community-driven projects. Three decades on, he argues, the need for them is greater than ever.
The pursuit of happiness
18 June 2009
Housing associations’ responsibility doesn’t end when new homes are built. They must also look after the public spaces, says Kevin McCloud