What is ‘El Niño’ and what does it mean for housing professionals in the next few months?
This article aims to demystify El Niño, why it matters, and some of the things you should be considering in the coming weeks.
ReCAP: Putting culture, accountability and participation on the menu at the ‘repairs café
On 13 August, over 60 residents and engagement staff from 17 different housing associations took part in a World Café-style workshop hosted by Your Housing Group (YHG). What was on the menu? All things repairs and maintenance.
CIH membership: Focus on learners
We offer discounted or free membership to learners studying a CIH housing qualification, read more about the benefits that'll help you get qualified.
Get involved in Scottish Housing Day
As Scottish Housing Day 2026 approaches, CIH Scotland’s policy and practice officer Susanne Flynn looks ahead to the final preparations and highlights some of the ways you can get involved.
What do Reform and Conservative immigration policies mean in reality?
Reform UK and the Conservatives have recently proposed policies outlining tighter restrictions for housing we outline what the reality is along with the wider implications for the sector.
Exploring CIH events: What's coming up in the autumn
Autumn can be a busy time, but don’t let that stop you from continuing to learn and grow as a housing professional. Learn from experts about supporting tenants, AI and housing, and much more!
The habitual residence test: Key questions answered
This blog unpacks the eligibility rules for housing, homelessness support and benefits, focussing on the habitual residence test.
From accountancy to advocacy: My first six months in housing engagement
In this blog, CIH Scotland Engagement Manager Gordon Smith reflects on his first six months in post, what he has learned from the sector and his hopes for the future.
Webinar takeaways: Competence and Conduct regulatory requirements in practice
Our recent member-exclusive webinar explored how social landlords in England are approaching the Competence and Conduct Standard, what good practice looks like and how the sector is navigating shared challenges.
Preparing for STAIRs: Why data alone won’t deliver good housing management
Ahead of the introduction of STAIRs, Matt Jones explains how MSV Housing has transformed the way it uses data to support more proactive housing management.
Specialist accommodation: Why housing and social care need a shared planning framework
OVAC Group’s Dr Ngozi Fakeye and Wokingham Borough Council’s Sukh Singh explain how a shared framework can help local authorities’ housing and social care teams better plan for specialist accommodation.
Supporting the supporters: The Northern Ireland homelessness charity putting staff wellbeing above all else
Unlocked sat down with Simon Community’s director of HR and organisational development to find out how its non-negotiable commitment to employee wellbeing is helping the organisation to deliver on its fundamental mission.
No public funds, no tenancy? Understanding immigration control
In this article we break down what immigration control is, the definition of different leave to remain statuses and why this is so relevant to the housing sector.
Why the CIH professional standards are key to a better housing sector
We’ve all got our part to play to make the housing sector the best it can be for residents, housing organisations, and our colleagues.
What is social housing: The ultimate guide
In this ultimate guide to social housing you can learn more about what the housing sector is made of across the UK and what that means for tenants.
