Scottish Government commissions monitor on homelessness
A coalition of experts has called on local and national government to adopt a groundbreaking new tool created to measure progress being made towards ending homelessness in Scotland.
New report: A year on from the Better Social Housing Review – what’s changing?
This report highlights the sector's progress with the BSHR action plan and the impact it’s already having, with examples of good practice and changes happening across the sector.
Latest statistics show alarming trends for housing in Northern Ireland
CIH calls for urgent action as new housing statistics unveil disturbing trends for Northern Ireland
CIH responds to latest statutory homelessness figures
After decades of under investment in social housing, these figures are disheartening and highlight that many children will now spend much of their childhood living in temporary accommodation.
CIH response to Criminal Justice Bill
We are very concerned about the approach being taken which, as drafted, introduces laws that criminalise homelessness.
2023 Welsh Housing Awards winners announced
Cyhoeddi enillwyr Gwobrau Tai Cymru 2023
University of Glasgow housing student wins CIH Malcolm Smith Award
University of Glasgow housing student Kevin Howe has received a prestigious award for his work outlining the implications of rent controls in the private rented sector.
CIH reaction to the Autumn Statement
CIH reacts to the housing elements within the Chancellor's Autumn Statement
New CIH Scotland backed research shows dramatic Local Housing Allowance shortfall
New CIH research shows 92 per cent of the private rented sector in Scotland is unaffordable for people claiming benefits
'Holding on to Home' discovers nearly three quarters of social housing tenants found it difficult to pay their rent
Survey conducted as part of the collaborative study between Sheffield Hallam University, Chartered Institute of Housing, Qa Research and HQN.
CIH welcomes further protections in the Renters Reform Bill
Read our reaction to the changes put forward to the Renters Reform Bill, along with a summary of the amendments and what they mean.
Scottish housing sector comes together for young people during Scottish Careers Week
Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland has partnered with the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) to launch a new online resource to bolster both housing and young people's careers.
CIH's analysis and reaction to the King's Speech
Find out the key housing items in the government’s plans for the year ahead, laid out in today's King's Speech at the state opening of parliament.
CIH response to government proposals to criminalise the use of tents by people rough sleeping
Read our response and the open letter CIH and 14 leading homeless and housing organisations sent to government urging them to reconsider the Home Secretary's proposals to ban tents.
