How can the UK’s social housing stigma be overturned?
Social housing plays an essential role in the UK’s housing and social environment but there is an inherent and unwarranted stigma attached to it.
Affordable housing must be at the heart of the Government’s legislative agenda
Leigh Pearce, chief executive of The Nationwide Foundation makes the case for a national housing strategy, using data from the Affordable Housing Commission and the Archbishops’ Housing Commission
The government launches ‘Own Your Home’
CIH policy and practice officer Hannah Keilloh explores the government's Own Your Home campaign, questioning whether this is really support that society needs to tackle the housing crisis.
Raising the standard for Windrush
Nigel Guy shares more about ‘Raising the Standard for Windrush’ ahead of Windrush Day on 22 June 2021.
Arrears in the time of COVID-19
Chris Holloway shares his reflections on how Greatwell Homes' have amended their income practices during the pandemic to help you in your quest to reduce arrears.
What does Pride Month mean to me?
Andrew Allocca, development manager for Eastlight Homes, tells us about the impact the Pride Movement has had on his life.
It takes a sector to raise a housing professional
Paul Murphy, CIH Scotland board member explores how, as a sector, we should help raise the next generation of housing professionals.
Digital gains
As we take the next steps out of COVID-19. Gareth Leech, chair of Housing Futures Cymru, discusses the prominence of digital that's come with the pandemic.
The real meaning of need
In a series of blogs, CIH's Yoric Irving-Clarke looks at some common philosophical assumptions, unpicking them in relation to housing. This week, he looks at the real meaning of need.
Beyond engagement
Nazia Azad-Warren, tenant engagement lead at Cadwyn reflects on how the challenges around tenant engagement have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Furnished tenancies – an essential service
Ian Fyfe, furnished tenancies manager from Torus discusses why furnished tenancy schemes are essential to help some individuals to sustain a home
The relentless expansion of permitted development rights - creating more homes but at what cost?
CIH policy and practice officer Hannah Keilloh explores why tackling the housing crisis isn't just about numbers, but delivering the right homes, in the right places, at the right price.
The UK Housing Review – investment in housing
Alistair Smyth, director of external affairs & social investment at The Guinness Partnership takes a look at the UK Housing Review, highlighting the importance of good, safe, affordable homes.
Government’s race commission largely ignores housing issues
CIH chief executive, Gavin Smart discusses the official Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities in the context of the housing sector.
We need affordable housing supply and radical policy responses if we are to end homelessness for good
This year’s UK Housing Review shows what can be done to address homelessness if the political will is there and highlights the divergence across the UK of progress to end homelessness for good.
