Member only CIH Unlocked 10 May 2024 | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Five insights from the Ombudsman’s follow-up report on noise complaints

The Housing Ombudsman has published a follow-up to its 2022 report on noise complaints. We take a look at the main takeaways.

Member only CIH Unlocked 10 May 2024 | Affordability and benefits | Building new homes | Health | Homelessness | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Housing Brighton 2024: Looking to the horizon

The sun may have shone at Housing Brighton 2024, but the forecast for housing remains unclear. 

Member only CIH Unlocked 25 Apr 2024 | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Tenants on boards: Reshaping engagement across the new housing landscape

What is the best approach to involving tenants in process and practice, and what are some of the implications of doing so? Alma Sheren investigates.

Member only CIH Unlocked 25 Apr 2024 | Digital | Tenants and residents

Should your housing association leave X?

Is it time your housing association says goodbye to the bird?

CIH Unlocked 25 Apr 2024 | Career development

The experiential routes to CIH chartered membership: Your questions answered

Are you thinking of taking an experiential route to chartered membership? We've got you covered.

Member only CIH Unlocked 25 Apr 2024 | Building new homes | Building safety and housing management | Cost of living | Health | Homelessness | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

TAI 2024: Professionalism, politics and Mark Drakeford

Senior politicians and sector experts were on hand at this year's TAI to share their views and insights on the latest developments in Welsh housing.

Member only CIH Unlocked 25 Apr 2024 | Building safety and housing management | Health | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Masterclass takeaways: Combatting damp and mould in Ireland and the UK

Clarion and Tuath Housing shared insight into their work around damp and mould in our 'masterclass' webinar.

Member only CIH Unlocked 11 Apr 2024 | Building new homes | Climate and sustainability | Planning

Building a sustainable future: Rethinking strategic planning policy in Northern Ireland

The revision of the Strategic Planning Policy Statement presents a unique opportunity to shape a more sustainable future for Northern Ireland, writes CIH Northern Ireland's Justin Cartwright.

Member only CIH Unlocked 11 Apr 2024 | Building new homes

Moving to modular in Wales is a no-brainer – so how do we make it happen?

Matt Dicks explores the role that modular and offsite manufacturing could play in boosting the delivery of new homes in Wales.

Member only CIH Unlocked 11 Apr 2024 | Career development | Equality, diversity and inclusion

Why diversity in the built environment is crucial to future success

The built environment industry has typically lagged when it comes to diversity. Alma Sheren investigates how it could catch up and reap the benefits.

Member only CIH Unlocked 11 Apr 2024 | Equality, diversity and inclusion | Tenants and residents

‘It’s part of our DNA’: The small housing association leading the way on EDI

Manningham Housing Association continues to serve as a shining example of how to deliver on equality, diversity and inclusion in housing. How can others in the sector replicate their success?

Member only CIH Unlocked 27 Mar 2024 | Affordability and benefits | Building new homes | Building safety and housing management | Climate and sustainability | Homelessness | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Housing policy changes in Northern Ireland – Q1 2024

Justin Cartwright recounts the past three months of housing initiatives and policy update in Northern Ireland.

Member only CIH Unlocked 27 Mar 2024 | Health | Tenants and residents

Combatting loneliness in social housing communities

With the loneliness epidemic especially acute among social housing tenants, what can their providers do to help?

Member only CIH Unlocked 27 Mar 2024 | Regulation and legal

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. 

Member only CIH Unlocked 27 Mar 2024 | Homelessness

Up against it: Tackling homelessness during times of strife

As the number of people experiencing hardship in the UK continues to rise, so does the number of homeless. Some housing providers, however, are fighting hard to stem the tide.