Housing policy changes in Northern Ireland – Q1 2024
Justin Cartwright recounts the past three months of housing initiatives and policy update in Northern Ireland.
Combatting loneliness in social housing communities
With the loneliness epidemic especially acute among social housing tenants, what can their providers do to help?
What to expect from the Regulator’s new approach to inspections
Our recent virtual event sought to find out more about what the Regulator has learnt from its inspection pilots, and what local authorities in particular can expect once the new plan goes live.
Scotland’s Housing Festival 2024: A time for action
Around 500 delegates witnessed Callum Chomczuk declare a housing emergency at Scotland's Housing Festival 2024.
Resilience in action: Lessons from a cyber crisis
Sara Sheard recounts how Incommunities survived a malicious cyber attack last summer and explains what it is doing to ensure it is fully prepared for any future attacks.
Six key clarifications on the Competence and Conduct Standard
Our recent 'Lunch and Learn' provided further clarity on what the Competence and Conduct Standard will look like when it comes into effect next year.
What is framing, and how can it be used to grow support for building social homes?
Expanding on a webinar hosted by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, we look at how framing can be used to shore up support for building more social homes. One for the communications professionals.
Through the keyhole: Becoming a Housing Academy tutor
Louise Togneri and Martin Haddelsey share insight into the role of a CIH Housing Academy tutor.
Spring Budget 2024: What’s in store for housing?
Stamp duty changes, 99 per cent mortgages, more support for struggling households... what announcements might we see in next week's budget?
Making space: Tackling hoarding with tech and compassion
Alma Sheren investigates the novel and collaborative ways in which housing providers and others are tackling the sometimes overlooked issue of hoarding.
Five ways to build a happy housing workforce
Wellness apps and gym memberships might not be the way to go...
How Oxford Brookes University is tackling damp and mould with bleeding-edge AI
Oxford Brookes University has been exploring how computer vision AI can improve asset-management processes such as the diagnosing of damp, mould, and other health hazards.
Why Almond Housing Association is switching to a 'nine-day fortnight'
Almond Housing Association has become the latest social landlord to reduce the number of days its employees are required to work, launching a ‘nine-day fortnight’ trial earlier this year.
Navigating a new era of public affairs in Northern Ireland
With Stormont restored, Justin Cartwright looks at the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for both the sector and the new communities minister.
New social housing lettings in England: Dissecting the latest data
What does DLUHC's latest report on new social housing lettings in England tell us about the wider social housing landscape?
