Hyde and Notting Hill bonds push margins to new lows
Two social landlords' bond issues have pushed margins down to the lowest level in recent years read more
Sector pitches for £5.9bn grant in 2011-15
The government should invest £5.9bn to provide 150,000 new affordable homes in 2011-15, the sector's Comprehensive Spending Review submission has said read more
Strong financial performance yields £19m surplus for Hyde
Rise in lettings income, high sales levels and tight operating costs control all contributed to positive result for developer read more
In Brief
Glasgow HA secondary transfers; Carr-Gomm joins Sanctuary; Luton CH joins Aldwyck; Derwent Living launches facilities management subsidiary read more
Caution needed in application of market-led solutions to address affordability gap
Recent discussion of potential new business opportunities for social landlords sidesteps the question of fairness for those most in need read more
Sector's moaning minnies should step back to make way for positive growth discussion
Complaints over subsidy cut-backs and funding reductions create negative image for social landlords; now is time to make use of financial strength read more
Report shows scope for new rent products
Social housing providers have the scope to offer a wide range of rental-based housing products targetted at local market needs, according to a report read more
Shapps' cutbacks begin with council new-build and Kickstart schemes on the block
DCLG blames the move, which affects £450m of schemes, on funding shortfall for Labour's housing pledge read more
Connaught shares tank after warning over lending covenant breach and debt levels
Dramatic reversal of fortune for top social housing contractor leads to FSA questions over its accounting disclosure policies read more
London & Quadrant HG books largest-ever surplus and big rise in operating margin
Leading developer pledges to use financial strength to deliver new homes read more
Sector warned that coalition's VAT rise 'could eat up half our annual surplus'
Tax increase may add £277m to new repairs & maintenance contracts alone read more
Shapps and Treasury must remember that toothless regulator worse than abolition
Any new regulatory regime must be robust and effective in order to protect investment read more
North Devon Homes sacks councillor over public criticism of executives' bonuses
David Luggar was removed from the board in a unanimous vote after being accused of a 'serious breach of the board members code of conduct policy' read more
Wave of ALMO transfers set to fuel funding demand · 06-05-2010 · Kate Allen, Social Housing magazineSector landed £4bn new finance in 2009, including £3.2bn fresh lending facilities · 06-05-2010 · Kate Allen, Social Housing magazineProviders call for shared ownership changes to boost sales and broaden product's appeal · 06-05-2010 · Kate Allen, Social Housing magazineFixed versus floating? Banks' arguments are unconvincing in interest rate debate · 06-05-2010 · David Bogle, Hightown Praetorian HAMuddled role of regulator highlighted in debate over status of HCA grant and equity · 06-05-2010 · Derek Joseph, Social Housing magazineSocial landlords should pay heed to major opportunities in 'in-between' market · 06-05-2010 · Mark Lupton, independent housing policy analystHRA reform proposals signal new era of massive local authority borrowings · 06-05-2010 · Catherine Hand, Trowers & HamlinsALMOs' achievements present persuasive case for councils to reject abolition · 06-05-2010 · John Perry, Chartered Institute of Housing
