Why cheap fixes are failing our homes: how landlords can unlock a sustainable future for accessible homes
Adapting homes for accessibility often involves short-term fixes done cheaply, wasting resources and missing the chance to create lasting, accessible solutions that meet long-term needs.
CIH Futures: Reflecting on The Housing Community Summit
The CIH Futures HCS session was so popular we didn't get a chance to answer all the audience questions. We catch up with panellists after the event to finish answering member questions.
Why ‘decent homes’ simply isn’t good enough
How did we end up with such a poorly resourced, fragmented and reactive system of rules around housing quality?
The present and future state of UK housing
Now that we’re entering a new political era, how might the make-up of housing across the UK change?
Why we’re no longer describing customers as ‘vulnerable’
Hattie Llewelyn-Davies explains why Eastlight Community Homes have decided to stop referring to tenants as 'vulnerable'.
Procurement Act delay: A chance for reflection and an opportunity for growth
The announcement of a delay in the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 was not entirely unexpected, says Procure Plus' Clare Tetlow.
Housing policy changes in Northern Ireland – Summer 2024
CIH Northern Ireland national director Justin Cartwright CIHCM provides an update of the main policy developments during the past three months.
Housing policy changes in Wales – Summer 2024
CIH Cymru's Cerys Clark provides an update on the key policy developments in Wales during the past few months.
Consumer standards: What does it take to get a C1?
Five of the nine housing associations that have so far earned top marks on the new consumer standards in England share insight into the inspection process and advice on how to prepare.
Get ready for the Big Conversation 2024: A day to inspire, learn and connect
Join us on 27 November in Dunfermline for a day packed with innovative discussions, inspiring stories, and the chance to connect with other young and upcoming housing professionals.
Tackling London’s high number of social housing complaints
Why are we seeing such high complaint numbers across London, and what can be done to tackle the issues?
Tuath Housing’s award-winning approach to ‘rightsizing’
Tuath Housing explain what went into Springville House, an award-winning approach to 'rightsizing' tailored to people aged 55 and older.
At a glance: Six takeaways from the Regulator’s latest quarterly survey (April-June 2024)
The survey paints a mixed picture of the sector’s finances, with areas such as outside investment remaining promising but concerns persisting around low cash balances and cash interest cover.
Housing Community Summit 2024: A new dawn
The inaugural Housing Community Summit was the first major housing conference to be held post election, which meant there was lots to talk about.
Webinar takeaways: What does the new government mean for housing?
Our recent member-exclusive webinar explored what we can glean from the new government’s initial movements on housing and what we should expect going forward.
