Member only CIH Unlocked 12 Sep 2024 | Building and fire safety | Development and regeneration | Regulation and legal

Webinar takeaways: What does the new government mean for housing?

Our recent member-exclusive webinar explored what we can glean from the new government’s initial movements on housing and what we should expect going forward.

Member only CIH Unlocked 12 Sep 2024 | Development and regeneration | Health and housing | Tenants and residents

Tuath Housing’s award-winning approach to ‘rightsizing’

Tuath Housing explain what went into Springville House, an award-winning approach to 'rightsizing' tailored to people aged 55 and older.

Member only CIH Unlocked 12 Sep 2024 | Tenants and residents

Tackling London’s high number of social housing complaints

Why are we seeing such high complaint numbers across London, and what can be done to tackle the issues?

Member only CIH Unlocked 12 Sep 2024 | Building and fire safety | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Regulation and legal

At a glance: Six takeaways from the Regulator’s latest quarterly survey (April-June 2024)

The survey paints a mixed picture of the sector’s finances, with areas such as outside investment remaining promising but concerns persisting around low cash balances and cash interest cover. 

Series 12 Sep 2024 | Professionalism and training

Get ready for the Big Conversation 2024: A day to inspire, learn and connect

Join us on 27 November in Dunfermline for a day packed with innovative discussions, inspiring stories, and the chance to connect with other young and upcoming housing professionals.

04 Sep 2024 | Regulation and legal

Where next for the Housing (Scotland) Bill?

In this new blog, CIH Scotland’s national director Callum Chomczuk reflects on the next steps for the Housing (Scotland) Bill as the Stage 1 evidence comes to a close.

02 Sep 2024 | Health and housing | Tenants and residents

Planning ahead for your future: a new practical guide from Housing Options Scotland

Ahead of Scottish Housing Day 2024, Pedro Cameron talks about new guidance which will be launched on 18 September.

Member only CIH Unlocked 29 Aug 2024 | Development and regeneration | Homelessness

'From concept to keys': How to deliver impact-first social housing

For Cornerstone Place co-founder David Ball, a society in which no one is forced to live on the street isn’t some lofty ideal, but rather a personal goal born from painful past experience. 

Member only CIH Unlocked 29 Aug 2024 | Income and financial wellbeing | Tenants and residents

Reducing the ‘poll tax’ on energy bills

Matthew Scott explores what Ofgem's proposed plans for lowering standing charges for electricity and gas might mean for tenants and landlords.

Member only CIH Unlocked 29 Aug 2024 | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Homelessness

An agenda for change: Addressing Northern Ireland's housing crisis

The launch of ‘Tackling the housing and homelessness crisis: An agenda for change’ marks a pivotal moment for Northern Ireland's housing sector, writes Justin Cartwright.

Member only CIH Unlocked 29 Aug 2024 | Health and housing | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

The challenges facing England’s supported housing sector

The new government hasn’t yet set out its stall on supported housing, despite growing pressures within the sector.

Member only 19 Aug 2024 | CIH updates

View from the governing board: Your member update from the chair

In July, the governing board met as part of the governance cycle for CIH. The chair writes an update for CIH members.

Member only CIH Unlocked 15 Aug 2024 | Climate and sustainability

The economic case for greener housing

The need to invest in more sustainable housing has never been greater, as Alma Sheren finds out.

Member only CIH Unlocked 15 Aug 2024 | Income and financial wellbeing | Tenants and residents

What the changes to pension-age housing benefit mean for social landlords

The UK government recently confirmed it is to bring forward plans to merge pension-age housing benefit with pension credit. Sam Lister explains.

Member only CIH Unlocked 15 Aug 2024 | Climate and sustainability

SHDF Wave 3: Navigating complex funding challenges

Wave 3 of the SHDF represents another leap forward in improving the energy efficiency of our homes. But it’s not without difficulties, writes Procure Plus’ Kevin Clarke.