CML news & views

Issue no. 17 - 7 September 2011

This autumn, the government is expected to publish its housing strategy, against the backdrop of a prediction that the proportion of home-owners is set to fall for another decade. Today, we set out our views on what housing policy might set out to achieve.

In this issue

Housing policy: what can it hope to achieve?
Big Brother season: the "secret checks" conspiracy
Lenders welcome launch of anti-fraud scheme
It's time to take stock – at the CML’s future housing conference

Housing policy: what can it hope to achieve?

This autumn, the government is planning to publish its housing strategy. Today, we offer our view of the challenges ahead.

Big Brother season: the "secret checks" conspiracy

Journalists covering the recent "secret credit checks" story were quick to summon up the spectre of Big Brother. But is what some lenders are doing really that sinister?

Lenders welcome launch of anti-fraud scheme

Firms remain committed to countering criminal activity wherever it arises. Now, a new income verification scheme run in conjunction with tax authorities will help detect fraudulent mortgage applications.