29 Mar 2021 | Development and regeneration

Affordable housing investment results in net growth of social housing in Scotland

The CIH UK Housing Review 2021 has reported that if the Scottish Government’s current social housing target is achieved, net growth in Scotland’s social housing stock will be around 25,000 homes.

18 Mar 2021 | Homelessness | Regulation and legal

CIH Scotland responds to passing of Domestic Abuse Scotland Bill

Legislation has been passed giving more powers to police, courts and social landlords to protect people at risk of domestic abuse.

15 Mar 2021 | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Health and housing | Homelessness | Income and financial wellbeing | Regulation and legal

CIH Scotland responds to Scottish Government vision for Housing to 2040

The Scottish Government has launched its new strategy on the long-term future of the housing sector, setting out its priorities for Housing to 2040.

15 Mar 2021 | CIH updates

CIH sets the standards for professionalism across housing

The Chartered Institute of Housing has introduced set of professional standards setting out the knowledge, skills and behaviour which underpin the great work that housing professionals do every day.

15 Mar 2021 | CIH updates

CIH yn gosod y safon ar gyfer proffesiynoldeb ar draws y sector tai

Mae'r safonau'n nodi saith nodwedd broffesiynol sy'n annog unigolion i fyfyrio ar eu hanghenion datblygu proffesiynol ac adnabod y meysydd lle gallant wneud newidiadau cadarnhaol.

03 Mar 2021

CIH responds to the Budget 2021

Earlier today, chancellor Rishi Sunak addressed the House of Commons to deliver his 2021 Budget statement.

26 Feb 2021

CIH all-Ireland 2021 housing awards winners announced

The winners of this year’s annual housing awards for excellence in housing have been announced at a virtual awards ceremony on 26 February.

22 Feb 2021 | Development and regeneration | Income and financial wellbeing

Tackling the housing crisis together - CIH responds to Coming Home report

The Coming Home report sets out vital actions for the church, government and other stakeholders to help build better communities and truly affordable homes.

10 Feb 2021 | Regulation and legal

CIH responds to Robert Jenrick's building safety funding announcement

CIH chief executive, Gavin Smart responds to the housing secretary's building safety funding announcement.

05 Feb 2021

CIH Scotland 2021 housing awards winners announced

The winners of Scotland’s annual awards for excellence in housing have been announced at a special ‘virtual’ awards ceremony on 4 February.

05 Feb 2021 | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Income and financial wellbeing

CIH Scotland reacts to the Scottish Government’s Infrastructure Investment Plan

The Scottish Government published the Infrastructure Investment Plan on 4 February 2021.

29 Jan 2021 | Development and regeneration | Income and financial wellbeing

CIH Scotland response to the draft Scottish Budget

The draft Scottish Budget for 2021-22 was announced on 28 January.

28 Jan 2021

2021 CIH all-Ireland housing awards shortlist announced

We're delighted to announce the shortlisted nominees for CIH's all-Ireland housing awards 2021.

28 Jan 2021 | Health and housing | Income and financial wellbeing

Lords decide against amendment to Domestic Abuse Bill and benefit cap

During a debate in the House of Lords, Home Office ministers were unwilling to accept amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill and grant a one year grace period from the benefit cap.

26 Jan 2021 | Development and regeneration

Affordable housebuilding should be “the cornerstone of Scotland’s recovery”, says joint letter to Kate Forbes

A joint letter sent to Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Kate Forbes ahead of this week's Scottish Government budget announcement calls for commitment to a new affordable housing aupply programme.