CIH Northern Ireland submit to consultation on revised Decent Homes Standard proposals
Read the consultation response for the consultation on the DHS proposals
CIH submits response to government consultation on Transparency, Influence and Accountability Standard changes
We welcome the opportunity to respond to this consultation on proposed revisions to the Transparency, Influence and Accountability (TI&A) Standard, the Consumer Standards Code of Practice, and Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs).
CIH research highlights need for new Charter outcome to recognise professionalism in Scotland’s social housing sector
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland is urging the Scottish Government to introduce a new Scottish Social Housing Charter outcome to recognise the skills and professionalism of housing.
CIH responds to the latest homelessness statistics and rough sleeping snapshot
New statistics show record temporary accommodation use and a rise in rough sleeping. CIH urges action on affordable housing and migrant homelessness.
CIH welcomes the first annual report on the implementation of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 recommendations
The government has published three publications this week marking an important milestone in the long-term reform of the building safety system.
CIH Northern Ireland's response to the Department of Finance’s consultation on the draft budget 2026-2029/30
CIH Northern Ireland welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the consultation on the draft budget proposals for 2026-2029/30.
Housing workforce under severe pressure as CIH Cymru publishes pre-Senedd election sector snapshot report
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Cymru’s latest sector snapshot report highlights how high workloads and reduced funding affect the mental health and wellbeing of housing professionals in Wales.
Concern over significant drop in new home starts in latest Northern Ireland statistics
CIH Northern Ireland has expressed alarm over the concerning drop in new home starts for the October to December 2025 period.
CIH responds to RICS’ residential stock condition survey code of practice
We welcome the chance to respond to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) consultation on its draft code of practice for residential stock condition surveys.
All-Ireland Housing Awards 2026 shortlist announced
Find out who the finalists are for this year’s ceremony, which will take place at the Titanic Belfast 1, on 20 March 2026.
Newly released housing need data highlights scale of Wales’ housing emergency
Welsh government has today published its latest estimate of housing need, which considers both existing unmet need and newly arising need.
CIH response to the joint Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Ministry of Justice open call for evidence on housing disrepair claims
We welcome the opportunity to respond to this consultation on housing disrepair claims and associated claims management activity.
CIH responds to UK government's local supported housing strategies
We welcome the guidance for councils on the supported housing strategies. This is a critical starting point for the aims and other tools within the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act.
CIH responds to DESNZ consultation on the role of alternative clean heating solutions
We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ’s) consultation on alternative clean heating solutions.
CIH welcomes HCLG Committee report on social housing conditions
CIH is pleased to see the publication of the HCLG Committee report on housing conditions in the social rented sector, which finds that, while most social homes provide warm, safe spaces for tenants, too many are living in poor conditions.
