16 Jun 2022 | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

CIH welcomes new deal for renters

CIH welcome The Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper providing some of the largest changes to the private rented sector in 30 years

15 Jun 2022 | Affordability and benefits | Cost of living | Tenants and residents

CIH cost of living briefing series launched

New briefing series launched analysing how the cost of living crisis is impacting social housing tenants

14 Jun 2022 | Building safety and housing management

Five years on from Grenfell

Pausing for reflection five years on from the Grenfell Tower tragedy

08 Jun 2022 | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Independent panel set up to help tackle poor-quality homes

Chartered Institute of Housing and National Housing Federation have set up an independent panel to make recommendations for change to improve stock.

08 Jun 2022 | About CIH | Building safety and housing management | Health | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

CIH responds to the Social Housing Regulation Bill

"At CIH, we would expect all social housing providers to ensure high quality living standards in their rented homes, with repairs carried out on time."

06 Jun 2022 | Health | Tenants and residents

CIH Scotland calls for more resources to deliver adaptations

The Scottish Government has consulted on revised draft guidance for the provision of community equipment and adaptations to replace guidance issued in 2009.

30 May 2022 | About CIH

Help us drive housing forward

Find out how you can submit a nomination to become the next CIH vice-president or apply for a place on CIH's governing board.

27 May 2022 | About CIH | Regulation and legal

All-Ireland Housing Awards 2022 winners announced

The winners of the Chartered Institute of Housing All-Ireland Housing Awards 2022 were announced on 27th May, at the Europa Hotel in Belfast.

26 May 2022 | Affordability and benefits | Equality, diversity and inclusion | Tenants and residents

CIH welcomes Government support measures on cost of living

We’re pleased to see Government stepping in to provide much needed support at this unprecedented time. We have been calling for this vital financial intervention for some time.

25 May 2022 | Affordability and benefits | Tenants and residents

Energy bills crisis demands emergency budget

CIH are campaigning with The End Fuel Poverty Coalition for an emergency budget to address the fuel poverty crisis.

19 May 2022 | Building safety and housing management | Tenants and residents

Response to the government’s announcement about personal emergency evacuation plans in high-rise residential buildings

It is disappointing that almost five years after Grenfell, we still have no additional requirements in place to ensure that residents with disabilities can safely evacuate in the event of a fire.

16 May 2022 | About CIH

Housing professionals come together for CIH Scotland’s Housing Festival

CIH Scotland’s Housing Festival takes place from 19 to 20 May at the SEC in Glasgow and will bring together around 600 housing professionals, speakers and exhibitors.

10 May 2022 | Affordability and benefits | Building new homes | Building safety and housing management | Climate and sustainability | Homelessness | Planning | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

CIH reaction to the 2022 Queen's Speech

CIH welcomes social housing regulation in the 2022 Queen’s Speech but is disappointed not to see further action on the cost of living

09 May 2022 | About CIH | Health

CIH pay tribute to Steve Douglas

CIH are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Steve Douglas. St Mungo’s CEO died suddenly at his home on Sunday morning, aged 57.

03 May 2022 | Building new homes | Building safety and housing management | Homelessness | Regulation and legal

What are the NI parties saying about housing?

On 5th May, Northern Ireland goes to the polls to decide the make up of the next NI Assembly and Executive. Each party has published a manifesto ahead of polling day.