Welfare reform, economic pressure and the housing professional's role
Marking the launch of the annual Help with Housing Costs handbook, co-author and CIH policy lead Sam Lister reflects on why specialist knowledge matters more than ever, and what the latest welfare reforms mean for the people housing professionals support every day.
Who will build the homes: the construction skills shortage
CIH policy manager Megan Hinch reflects on key takeaways from her session “Who will build the homes: the construction skills shortage” at Housing Brighton 2026
Affordability in the private rented sector
An article exploring affordability of living in the UK, the Renters' Rights Act, house prices and other factors impacting on housing today.
From crisis to care: Rethinking how Scotland supports people who hoard
Read this blog from CIH Scotland policy and practice manager Ashley Campbell on what can be done differently to support people who hoard in Scotland.
Back to Maynooth — Talking housing futures with social science students
As graduates of Maynooth University, Julian Nagi and Alannah MacNamara were delighted to return, this time as members of the CIH Futures Board promoting careers in housing.
Revitalising Church Lane North — a community-led regeneration scheme
Ben Briggs explains all the work that went into making the Beyond Housing’s Church Lane North regeneration scheme such a success.
Safe housing for Black and minoritised migrant women
Elizabeth Jiménez-Yáñez outlines how Hibiscus’ dedicated toolkit helps Black and minoritised migrant women overcome barriers to finding a suitable home.
Recap: Housing policy developments in England — Q1 2026
CIH's head of policy and external affairs, Chloe Fletcher, rounds up all the big Q1 policy developments in England.
Learn and collaborate with the Housing Community Summit
The Housing Community Summit, our flagship housing conference, delivered in partnership with the NHF, is the place to be for anybody interested in housing.
From professionalism to the Senedd election — six big talking points from TAI 2026
All the key takeaways from this year’s TAI 2026 conference.
Housing Brighton 2026: Staying the course
All the key takeaways from this year’s Housing Brighton conference.
Why using a reasonable adjustment policy can genuinely support your EDI approach
Read how utilising your reasonable adjustment policy is a great way to support any EDI work within the housing sector.
Support for CIH members - what’s been happening in your area?
Our team works hard to engage with professionals, organisations, and members of the community interested in housing.
Webinar takeaways: Are You Ready for The New Competence and Conduct Requirements?
All the key takeaways from our latest member-exclusive webinar on the upcoming competence and conduct requirements.
Preparing for competence and conduct — a local authority perspective
Gateshead Council's neighbourhood housing manager Emma O’Sullivan shares insight into how local authorities are preparing for the upcoming competence and conduct requirements.
