02 Sept 2020 | Income and financial wellbeing

CIH Scotland response to programme for government

After the announcement of the programme for government CIH Scotland National Director, Callum Chomczuk, commented.

28 Aug 2020 | CIH updates

Alan Ferguson

Everyone associated with Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is saddened by the passing of our former Scotland director, Alan Ferguson.

24 Aug 2020 | Homelessness | Regulation and legal

CIH responds to government announcement on eviction ban extension and six-month notice period

The government have confirmed that the ban on possession proceedings in England and Wales will be extended until 20 September.

10 Aug 2020 | Development and regeneration

CIH Scotland responds to Finance and Constitution Committee pre-budget scrutiny

This submission highlights the vital contribution that the housing sector can make towards building back better after the pandemic and the steps needed to stop a spike in evictions.

06 Aug 2020 | Income and financial wellbeing | Regulation and legal

CIH responds to Planning for the future

Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick has announced an overhaul of our country’s current planning system and a reformation of the way we build moving forward.

08 Jul 2020 | CIH updates | Regulation and legal

CIH responds to Chancellor's summer economic update

Our response to Chancellor of the Exchequer's summer statement in the Commons on UK economic recovery from the pandemic.

03 Jul 2020 | CIH updates

All 2020 CIH events to become virtual summits – statement from CIH chief executive, Gavin Smart

the top priority for CIH will always be the safety and wellbeing of our members, customers, and colleagues.

01 Jul 2020 | Health and housing | Income and financial wellbeing | Regulation and legal

Poor housing causing health problems for nearly a third of brits during lockdown

The ‘Homes at the Heart’ campaign is urging government to put funding for new and existing social homes at the heart of the country’s recovery from coronavirus.

09 Jun 2020 | Development and regeneration

Delivering 53,000 affordable homes will kick-start Scotland’s economic recovery

New report released into housing need in Scotland between 2021–2026.

23 Apr 2020

New guidance for private landlords and letting agents

CIH Scotland, Homes for Good and the Scottish Association of Landlords have published guidance for the private rented sector on how to support tenants during the coronavirus outbreak.

30 Mar 2020 | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Health and housing | Income and financial wellbeing

Grant levels need to rise to pump-prime social housing investment

UK Housing Review 2020 shows grant levels for new social housing in England have fallen and will need to rise to boost investment in response to economic downturn caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

30 Mar 2020 | Development and regeneration

50,000 affordable homes target will be challenging to meet - new CIH study

There remains a real challenge for the Scottish Government and the housing sector to deliver 50,000 affordable homes by March 2021 according to new analysis from the Chartered Institute of Housing.

19 Mar 2020 | CIH updates

TAI 2020 and South West 2020 rescheduled

As we work through these very challenging days, the top priority for CIH is the safety and wellbeing of our members, our customers and staff. Given this we have rescheduled South West and TAI

13 Mar 2020 | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Income and financial wellbeing | Regulation and legal

Welsh housing organisations welcome committee’s call to recognise ‘due regard’ in legislation

The National Assembly for Wales’ Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee has called on the Welsh Government to implement into legislation a ‘due regard’ to the right to adequate housing.

13 Mar 2020 | CIH updates

Total Housing 2020 rescheduled - message from CIH chief executive Gavin Smart

The top priority for CIH is the safety and wellbeing of our members, our customers and our staff. With this in mind we have taken the decision to reschedule Total Housing.