Why we’re never going back to our old way of recruiting
A depleted post-pandemic workforce caused 56,000-home landlord Home Group to rethink its approach to recruitment. It hasn’t looked back since, as Katherine Hernandez explains.
Mind your language: Why residents should be called what they choose
For social housing residents, the language applied to us can either be used to celebrate or denigrate, and all too often it is the latter, writes Michael Verrier.
Seven big takeaways from our finance data insights webinar with Housemark
What insights can we glean from the ocean of social housing financial data? With help from data experts Housemark, and with a particular focus on Scotland, we sought to find out.
Creating the blueprint for an ethical lettings revolution
Alma Sheren talks with Susan Aktemel, founder and director of pioneering Glasgow-based social enterprise Homes for Good, about how it is bridging the gap for those trapped in the no-man’s-land between social housing eligibility and private renting.
The small housing association producing exceptional TSMs results
Liam Turner talks with Pickering and Ferens’ home services director, Richard Walker, about how they’re building on their impressive Tenant Satisfaction Measures results.
You said, we did: Insights from the CIH NI membership survey
We conducted a comprehensive survey among both CIH NI members and non-members; the insights have proven invaluable in shaping a bespoke programme that addresses the needs of the housing sector in NI.
All in on sustainability: Places for People
Branwen Evans offers insight into Places for People's unwavering commitment to sustainability.
Mapping the future: How geospatial data is reshaping the housing landscape
Alma Sheren explores the use of geospatial technology in housing and the built environment.
A decent home is a furnished home
Claire Donovan explains how End Furniture Poverty is working with landlords across the UK to lift tenants out of furniture poverty.
Creating a better and more equitable shared ownership
Longstanding shared ownership challenges must be addressed — and that’s exactly what the new Shared Ownership Code is designed to do, writes Ann Santry.
South West 2025: Difficult challenges, golden opportunities
All the key takeaways from CIH's South West 2025 conference in Bristol.
View from the governing board: Your member update from the chair
Read a blog from governing board chair, John Hannigan, on his first board meeting as chair since taking over. An update for members.
All-in on sustainability: Barrhead Housing
Lorna Wilson explains how Barrhead Housing is delivering on its goal to build a fair and climate-friendly future.
Why LGBT+ History Month matters: A personal perspective
LGBT+ History Month is a time to educate, remember, and inspire, writes Daniel Revell-Wiseman.
Counting down to the Procurement Act
Jackie Roach, account delivery manager at social housing procurement specialists Procure Plus, outlines some of the key opportunities and challenges of the new Procurement Act.
