23 Sep 2022 | About CIH | Affordability and benefits | Cost of living | Tenants and residents

CIH responds to the mini-budget

We are disappointed that the mini-budget set forth by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has not provided the targeted support many of us were calling for to help those on the lowest incomes.

23 Sep 2022 | About CIH | Homelessness | Tenants and residents

CIH responds to Ending Homelessness APPG report

Without further urgent, coordinated action the Government will miss its manifesto target of ending rough sleeping by 2024

23 Sep 2022 | Equality, diversity and inclusion | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

The new tenant satisfaction measures

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has finalised the new tenant satisfaction measures (TSMs) that social landlords will be judged on under new consumer standards.

22 Sep 2022 | About CIH

2022 CIH Scotland Housing Awards shortlist announced

CIH Scotland has announced the shortlisted nominees for the Scotland Housing Awards which will take place on 27 October at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow.

21 Sep 2022 | Homelessness

Kerslake Commission report on homelessness and rough sleeping calls for urgent government intervention

CIH welcomes Kerslake Commission's latest report on homelessness and rough sleeping which calls for urgent government intervention to prevent a housing crisis as a result of the cost of living crisis.

21 Sep 2022 | Planning | Regulation and legal

CIH submit evidence to the government on short term and holiday lets

Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) submit evidence to the government on the benefits and challenges created by the steep rise in short term and holiday lettings.

20 Sep 2022 | Cost of living

Out now CIH cost of living briefing three: The impact of rising energy prices

This cost of living briefing summarises the latest research and data on the crisis, examining the impact of rising energy prices and the disproportionate impact of the crisis on domestic abuse victims

13 Sep 2022 | Affordability and benefits | Building new homes | Climate and sustainability

Scottish Housing Day 2022 marked with release of new report on housing sustainability

A high level of housing standard that meets our economic, social and environmental ambitions as a country is essential if we want a housing system that is truly sustainable.

08 Sep 2022 | Cost of living

CIH responds to Prime Minister’s energy announcement

CIH analysis of today's energy announcement from the PM. Welcoming the limit on energy price rises while calling on the government to take further action on fuel poverty.

08 Sep 2022 | Affordability and benefits | Cost of living | Regulation and legal

Government consultation on 2023 rent increases

CIH are requesting member feedback and views to inform our response to the current government consultation on 2023 rent increases.

08 Sep 2022 | About CIH

CIH statement on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen

CIH statement of sympathy on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen

06 Sep 2022 | Cost of living

The social housing sector’s urgent call to action for the new PM

Over twenty housing bodies sign an open letter to Liz Truss calling for action on the cost of living crisis

06 Sep 2022 | Cost of living | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

CIH Scotland responds to Programme for Government

Callum Chomczuk, national director of CIH Scotland welcomes immediate measures set out to tackle the cost of living crisis, but calls for longer-term investment in affordable housing.

05 Sep 2022 | Building safety and housing management | Regulation and legal

Better Social Housing review issues call for views on how to improve quality of social housing

The independent panel on quality and trust in social housing launches its new name, introduces panel members, and calls for insight and opinions from across the sector via a newly launched survey.

05 Sep 2022 | Homelessness

Government publishes new Rough Sleeping Strategy

CIH response to the government's new £2 billion Rough Sleeping Strategy.