01 Nov 2022

UK Housing Review autumn briefing paper shows more than half of “first-time” buyers are actually previous owners

Find all the latest analysis and updates on the pressing housing topics of the moment in the UK Housing Review 2022 autumn briefing paper published today – a UK housing sector must read document.

31 Oct 2022 | Building new homes | Climate and sustainability | Regulation and legal

CIH Scotland calls for more support to deliver homes in remote and rural areas

CIH Scotland has welcomed new measures which increase transparency over land ownership and use, but has raised concerns over how easy it will be for some to take advantage of these new rights.

28 Oct 2022 | About CIH

Chartered Institute of Housing’s Scotland Housing Awards 2022 winners announced

Download the Good Practice Compendium to discover more about this year's shortlist and winners.

28 Oct 2022 | Building safety and housing management | Climate and sustainability | Cost of living | Health | Tenants and residents

CIH response to the net zero review call for evidence

The best way to reduce the amount people must spend to heat their homes, now and in the future, is to invest in energy efficiency measures.

28 Oct 2022 | Affordability and benefits | Cost of living

CIH cost of living briefing four: Spotlight on benefits and disability

This cost of living briefing summarises the latest research and data on the crisis, examining the impact of inflation on benefits and the disproportionate impact of the crisis on disabled people.

27 Oct 2022 | Regulation and legal

CIH response to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities report on exempt accommodation

CIH welcome the DLUHC Committee report published today on exempt accommodation and support services, the important failings it highlights and the recommendations it makes to government.

27 Oct 2022 | Affordability and benefits | Cost of living | Health | Tenants and residents

Under pressure: Three-quarters of Council housing staff say their mental health is in decline

CIH Cymru have published their third report into the experience of people working in housing departments in local authorities across Wales.

27 Oct 2022 | Affordability and benefits | Cost of living | Health | Tenants and residents

Dan bwysau: Dywed tri chwarter o staff tai Cynghorau fod eu hiechyd meddwl yn dirywio

Mae CIH Cymru wedi cyhoeddi eu trydydd adroddiad ar brofiad pobl sy’n gweithio mewn adrannau tai mewn awdurdodau lleol ledled Cymru.

27 Oct 2022 | Building new homes | Climate and sustainability

Absence of government is curtailing housing delivery

CIH Northern Ireland director, Justin Cartwright, expresses concern at the damage that will be done to the pace and scale of delivery of new homes and decarbonisation targets.

18 Oct 2022 | Affordability and benefits | Cost of living

CIH response to the Chancellor’s statement

Our analysis of the Chancellor's interim budget statement looking at the impact on housing and tenants with the proposals we are asking the government to consider before 31 October budget announcement

17 Oct 2022 | Building safety and housing management | Private rent

CIH submit evidence to the government consultation on a decent home standard in the private rented sector

A summary of the evidence submitted by CIH to the government consultation on decent home standards in the private rented sector.

17 Oct 2022 | Affordability and benefits | Cost of living

PlaceShapers and CIH call on government to implement five measures for fairness and sustainability

In a joint letter to DLUHC and DWP PlaceShapers and CIH lay out the five essential measures the government needs to consider ahead of the 31 October fiscal plan.

13 Oct 2022 | Affordability and benefits | Building new homes | Building safety and housing management | Climate and sustainability | Cost of living | Regulation and legal

CIH submit evidence to the government ahead of the Chancellor's Budget

CIH’s budget submission to government sets out proposals to address some of the critical housing issues facing our country.

12 Oct 2022 | Affordability and benefits | Cost of living | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

CIH submit evidence to the government on social rent policy

A summary of our response to the government consultation on social rent policy including links to the response we submitted to government and our joint research on this topic with Savills.

04 Oct 2022 | Affordability and benefits | Cost of living | Tenants and residents

CIH Scotland comments on Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill

The Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill 2022 has now been introduced as part of the Scottish Government’s response to the cost of living crisis.