20 Jul 2023 | Building and fire safety | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

The Renters (Reform) Bill: Large changes to the private rented sector and the impact beyond

The Renters (Reform) Bill proposes some of the largest changes to the private rented sector in thirty years.

19 Jul 2023 | CIH updates | Homelessness

CIH Scotland welcomes renewed focus on tackling homelessness

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP has made an announcement today during a visit to one of Fife Council’s supported accommodation facilities.

14 Jul 2023 | Climate and sustainability | Income and financial wellbeing | Tenants and residents

New report on energy market reform for the social housing sector

Investigates the positive outcomes a social energy tariff would have for residents and providers, detailing why social housing providers should support and advocate its introduction.

14 Jul 2023 | CIH updates

CIH Scotland looking for new board appointments

We are seeking two ambitious housing professionals to join the CIH Scotland Board.

11 Jul 2023 | Development and regeneration | Regulation and legal

CIH Scotland welcomes council tax proposals to boost housing supply

Responding to a consultation on council tax for second and empty homes, CIH Scotland welcomed proposals which could bring homes back into use and raise additional funds for affordable housing.

03 Jul 2023 | CIH updates

Carol McTaggart appointed chair of Chartered Institute of Housing Northern Ireland

Director of CIH Norther Ireland, Justin Cartwright, introduces new chair, Carol McTaggart and thanks former chair, Niall Sheridan for his service over the last 6 years.

27 Jun 2023

Brighter Futures - the latest programme by CIH and ITN Business

Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and ITN Business Launch New Programme Demonstrating the Social Housing Sector’s Commitment to Affordable Housing and Resident Well-being

27 Jun 2023 | Development and regeneration

Homelessness and housing need set to rise as housing delivery slows to crawl

This joint release from CIH Scotland, Shelter Scotland and SFHA highlights concerns with affordable housing supply following publication of the latest Scottish Government statistics.

26 Jun 2023 | CIH updates | Tenants and residents

Social housing skills report and toolkit published

Following the popular skills and recruitment masterclass series provided by CIH and Bailes Partnership Consulting, this document will help organisations successfully manage skills requirements.

19 Jun 2023 | Regulation and legal

What role for a PRS Regulator? CIH Scotland publishes discussion paper on potential scope of a new regulator

CIH Scotland has published a new report setting out considerations as to the scope and feasibility of a new regulator for the private rented sector.

19 Jun 2023

Refugee Week 2023: CIH's five key asks of government

Find out more about the five key asks for refugee and asylum accommodation CIH are calling for.

15 Jun 2023 | CIH updates

Chartered Institute of Housing vice president nominations now open

UK members can submit their nomination by 5pm, 12 July 2023.

14 Jun 2023 | Building and fire safety

CIH launch new Scottish neighbourhood maintenance qualification

13 Jun 2023 | Climate and sustainability | Private rented sector

Chartered Institute of Housing joins calls for the government to tackle poor energy efficiency in the private rented sector

Read the Warm this Winter coalition letter to Michael Gove calling for the new Energy Bill legislation going through Parliament to tackle poor energy efficiency in the private rented sector.

12 Jun 2023 | Development and regeneration | Homelessness | Regulation and legal

Coalition calls for housing to be put at centre of policy-making

Ensuring everyone in Scotland has access to adequate housing should be put at the centre of policy-making at every level of government, according to a new call from a dozen organisations.