The latest edition of the Housing Costs Handbook is available now
Co-published by Chartered Institute of Housing and Shelter, the Housing Costs Handbook is an indispensable guide to help with housing costs for social tenants, private tenants, and homeowners.
CIH NI response to a Private Members’ Bill on banning unfair letting fees
CIH Northern Ireland appreciates the chance to provide feedback to a Private Members’ Bill on banning unfair letting fees as proposed legislation will place a statutory duty on the Department for Communities to ban tenancy related fees for renters for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), tenancies of student accommodation and licences to occupy housing in the private rented sector.
CIH calls for more support for local authorities to enforce PRS energy efficiency regulations
CIH has called for more support for local authority enforcement capacity as part of its response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) consultation on improving energy performance of privately rented homes in England and Wales.
Rachael Williamson appointed as CIH's director of policy, communications and external affairs
Find out more about the permanent appointment of Rachael to CIH's executive leadership team.
CIH welcomes the launch of the Warm Homes Skills Programme
CIH has today (30 April) welcomed the launch of the government’s new Warm Homes Skills programme, and the continuation of the Heat Training Grant.
CIH responds to England's latest Homelessness Statistics April 2025
CIH has responded to the accredited official statistics released today on Statutory homelessness in England: October to December 2024.
Damp and mould guidance launched at parliament buildings to drive up housing sector standards
CIH Northern Ireland and NIFHA have today launched new damp and mould guidance at an event in parliament buildings, Stormont.
CIH responds to the inquiry into Delivering 1.5 million new homes: Land Value Capture
We welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee inquiry into ‘Delivering 1.5 million new homes: Land Value Capture’.
Research commissioned to improve the provision of aids and adaptations to older and disabled people
Housing bodies in Scotland have come together to commission research to identify what is needed in terms of funding, systems and support to provide aids and adaptations to older and disabled people.
CIH NI response to the Department of Finance supplementary consultation on domestic rating measures
CIH Northern Ireland appreciates the chance to provide feedback on the proposed adjustments to the domestic rating system, given its impact on housing affordability and the provision of services.
England’s Homeless Children: The crisis in temporary accommodation
On 3 April the cross-party Housing, Communities and Local Government committee published its report on "England’s Homeless Children: The Crisis in Temporary Accommodation", following an inquiry which CIH submitted evidence to.
CIH response to DESNZ review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy
We welcome the opportunity to respond to the review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy
CIH Cymru sector snapshot report continues to show a Welsh housing workforce at breaking point
The latest sector snapshot report highlights the impact of stretched budgets and expanding workload on the housing sector workforce.
Cabinet Secretary for Housing launches the latest cohort of frontline policy advisory board
Jayne Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, has launched the new cohort CIH Cymru’s Housing Futures Cymru project.
CIH response to the Housing Ombudsman’s consultation on its five year strategy and business plan for 2025/26
We welcome the consultation by HOS on its five year strategy for healthier homes, fairer services and trusting relationships, and the business plan for 2025/26.
