Webinar takeaways: Are You Ready for The New Competence and Conduct Requirements?
All the key takeaways from our latest member-exclusive webinar on the upcoming competence and conduct requirements.
Housing policy developments in Northern Ireland — Q1 2026
CIH Northern Ireland’s national policy and public affairs manager, Georgia Knapp, explores the key policy developments during the first calendar quarter of 2026.
Preparing for competence and conduct — a local authority perspective
Gateshead Council's neighbourhood housing manager Emma O’Sullivan shares insight into how local authorities are preparing for the upcoming competence and conduct requirements.
Housing Futures Cymru: Our manifesto for change
Ahead of the upcoming Senedd election, Housing Futures Cymru chair Joe Stockley outlines the key housing priorities for the next Welsh government and the changes younger people in Wales want to see.
Crisis becomes a landlord: A bold solution or symptom of a broken system?
Crisis has decided to become a landlord for the first time in its 60-year history — but what does the move say about the state of housing and homelessness in the UK?
View from the governing board: Your March 2026 update from the chair
CIH’s governing board met in March for a timely review of CIH’s progress and priorities, as we approach the end of one financial year and look ahead to the next.
Housing stress – why we need to be the change
Housing professionals are strong because we have to be, and while our toughness is a strength, it shouldn’t be a constant requirement.
Webinar takeaways: Preparing for STAIRs
All the key takeaways from our recent member-exclusive webinar on the new STAIRs regulation and what it means for both social housing providers and their residents.
Two reports, one clear argument: If housing is health, what’s holding us back?
Drawing on the latest UK Housing Review and Clarion’s ‘Five New Giants’ report, Dr Elanor Warwick explains why we can no longer ignore the need to build a more connected and supported bridge between health and housing.
Scotland has the vision for independent living — we now need the courage to deliver
By successfully aligning technology, collaboration and ambition, Scotland’s independent living landscape can endure and thrive, writes Bield CEO Debbie Collins.
All in on AI: Vico Homes
Vico Homes’ Karen Story explains the 32,000-home landlord is using AI to improve efficiencies and outcomes across the organisation.
Fiona MacGregor: Life, leadership and leaving the Regulator of Social Housing
Liam Turner speaks with Fiona MacGregor about leading the Regulator of Social Housing during a time of significant change and why now is the right time to step down.
Study a housing qualification in a way that suits you
We’ve approved a brilliant range of study centres to deliver CIH qualifications, so you’ll be spoilt for choice when selecting your learning provider!
Leading with purpose: A quarterly update on our EDI journey
In Northern Ireland, equality isn't just a nice-to-have or a corporate buzzword; it is the bedrock of housing provision.
A seat at the table: a young professional’s Northern Housing Festival experience
Holly Watson, Graduate Trainee in Housing Strategy and Partnerships at North Yorkshire Council, shares her experience of attending and speaking at her first Northern Housing Festival.
