Why housing is key to reducing poverty in Scotland
JRF’s latest report shows poverty in Scotland remains persistently high. We explain why housing is key to reducing it.
Black History Month: What Windrush can teach housing about community cohesion
Community cohesion isn’t something housing organisations can achieve just by publishing an equality, diversity and inclusion strategy. Fundamentally, it starts understanding the communities we serve, writes Tavepo Masawi, housing management independent living lead at Adullam and CIH EDI board member.
2050 starts now: How whg is preparing for net zero
On a housing estate in Bloxwich in the West Midlands, 85 housing association homes are being turned into something of a test bed for the future of social housing.
All in on EDI: Unity Homes and Enterprise
For Black History Month 2026, Cedric Boston outlines Unity Homes and Enterprise’s success in delivering for BME communities in Leeds and what others can learn from their approach.
The Competence and Conduct Standard has arrived — what now?
With the Competence and Conduct Standard now in effect, we explore what the next steps should be for landlords and professionals.
Behind Every Home: Sitting down with new CIH president Evie Copland
Evie Copland discusses her journey into housing, the inspiration behind her Behind Every Home campaign and her presidential ambitions.
Julie Haydon: Resilience, reflection and the CIH presidency
As her time as CIH president draws to a close, Julie Haydon reflects on the impact of her Rooted in Resilience campaign and why supporting housing professionals must remain a priority.
Housing in focus: Reflections from party conference season
CIH policy experts reflect on the key housing debates, policy proposals and priorities to emerge from the recent party conferences across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Housing policy developments in Scotland — Q3 2026
A recap of the key housing policy developments in Scotland during the July–September period.
Housing policy developments in Wales — Q3 2026
A recap of the key housing policy developments in Wales during the July–September period.
Why every house matters: Our stance on tackling social housing tenancy fraud
Justin Cartwright, CIH Northern Ireland national director, sets out the reasoning behind CIH Northern Ireland’s response, which proposals he supports and why.
Focus on Influencing Scotland – September 2026
Read about the latest policy and influencing work carried out by CIH Scotland.
The importance of attending events in Scotland for housing professionals
Find out why attending Scottish housing events is so important for professionals. They're an opportunity to network, learn from experts, and to develop ideas.
Help to Buy: Could it make a comeback?
As a major government-commissioned evaluation sheds new light on the impact of Help to Buy, Liam Turner explores what the evidence tells us about the case for a successor in England.
Brooke House: What does it mean to design housing with women in mind?
Alma Sheren sat down with Women’s Pioneer Housing Chief Executive Tracey Downie to find out more about the specialist landlord’s new large-scale women-only development and what designing housing with women in mind really means.
