The present and future state of UK housing
Now that we’re entering a new political era, how might the make-up of housing across the UK change?
Why we’re no longer describing customers as ‘vulnerable’
Hattie Llewelyn-Davies explains why Eastlight Community Homes have decided to stop referring to tenants as 'vulnerable'.
Procurement Act delay: A chance for reflection and an opportunity for growth
The announcement of a delay in the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 was not entirely unexpected, says Procure Plus' Clare Tetlow.
Housing policy changes in Northern Ireland – Summer 2024
CIH Northern Ireland national director Justin Cartwright CIHCM provides an update of the main policy developments during the past three months.
Housing policy changes in Wales – Summer 2024
CIH Cymru's Cerys Clark provides an update on the key policy developments in Wales during the past few months.
Consumer standards: What does it take to get a C1?
Five of the nine housing associations that have so far earned top marks on the new consumer standards in England share insight into the inspection process and advice on how to prepare.
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?
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.
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.
Housing Community Summit 2024: A new dawn
The inaugural Housing Community Summit was the first major housing conference to be held post election, which meant there was lots to talk about.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
