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.
Get ready for the Big Conversation 2024: A day to inspire, learn and connect
Join us on 27 November in Dunfermline for a day packed with innovative discussions, inspiring stories, and the chance to connect with other young and upcoming housing professionals.
Where next for the Housing (Scotland) Bill?
In this new blog, CIH Scotland’s national director Callum Chomczuk reflects on the next steps for the Housing (Scotland) Bill as the Stage 1 evidence comes to a close.
Planning ahead for your future: a new practical guide from Housing Options Scotland
Ahead of Scottish Housing Day 2024, Pedro Cameron talks about new guidance which will be launched on 18 September.
'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.
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.
View from the governing board: Your member update from the chair
In July, the governing board met as part of the governance cycle for CIH. The chair writes an update for CIH members.
The economic case for greener housing
The need to invest in more sustainable housing has never been greater, as Alma Sheren finds out.
What the changes to pension-age housing benefit mean for social landlords
The UK government recently confirmed it is to bring forward plans to merge pension-age housing benefit with pension credit. Sam Lister explains.
SHDF Wave 3: Navigating complex funding challenges
Wave 3 of the SHDF represents another leap forward in improving the energy efficiency of our homes. But it’s not without difficulties, writes Procure Plus’ Kevin Clarke.
A place to call home – 7,000 of them
As Stonewater completes its 7,000th home, Jonathan Layzell explains the importance of continually delivering new developments.
Accessible homes are better for everyone
In this new blog for Scottish Housing Day 2024, policy and practice manager Ashley Campbell talks about "homes for life" and why accessibility makes sense.
Changing career and advancing my professionalism in housing
Hear how Aiden, housing service manager at Tar Isteach progressed his career with professional studies.
