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Paul O’Hanlon on the destructive effect drugs have had on on his fellow hostel residents

Mixed tenure developments have been held up as a model for promoting social cohesion. But new research has found that residents are often unhappy about sharing their area with people in different types of housing tenure. Joanne Bretherton reports.

Experiences in Europe show that regulation and private renting are not mutually exclusive. Jan Jager reports from Holland and Germany on the lessons for the UK.

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.

Jon Fitzmaurice started his career in small community-driven projects. Three decades on, he argues, the need for them is greater than ever.

Housing associations’ responsibility doesn’t end when new homes are built. They must also look after the public spaces, says Kevin McCloud

It’s going to be a tough year, but lower interest rates are easing affordability for some borrowers, says Fionnuala Earley.