Our policy work | Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)

We have a huge crisis in many of our housing markets, but we want a housing system that works for everyone.

CIH’s foundation as a social purpose organisation provides opportunities for us to challenge thinking and decisions, in a constructive and evidence-based manner.

What we do

Publish research and briefings on important housing issues, including the annual statistical publication UK Housing Review
Work closely with senior policy makers in all parts of the UK to shape the housing agenda
Strive to improve the media’s coverage of housing issues and inform the public
Draw on the expertise and opinions of our members to shape our views, arguments and priorities.

Get in touch

If you've got a question for the policy team, you can send us an email to policyandpractice@cih.org and a member of the team will get back to you shortly. You can also follow us on Bluesky and LinkedIn for all the latest CIH policy updates.

Meet our policy team

Learn more about the team behind the work at CIH and how they are stepping up to influence policymakers across the sector in the UK and Ireland.

Our policy team

Our policy networks

With a diverse range of networks to get involved with, we are dedicated to driving impactful change, shaping strategy and nurturing innovative solutions in the sector.

Our policy networks

Knowledge Hub

Our team work hard to ensure our Knowledge Hub is filled with useful resources and information on all the latest policy work and campaigns.

Knowledge Hub

The UK Housing Review 2025

The annual publication of the UK Housing Review is packed with statistics and analysis about housing, households and welfare benefits across the UK and internationally.

A crucial resource for housing professionals, leaders, and policymakers across the UK's public and private housing sectors. It's free for members to download.

Find out more

England policy developments summary tracker

This tracker aims to highlight recent and ongoing headline policy and legislative changes in England, relevant to the housing sector.

CIH’s responses and further updates can be found on our latest news and publications section. For further information or feedback into our responses, please contact policyandpractice@cih.org.

Last updated 21.08.2025

Announcements, consultations and inquiries

Item	Policy area	Timeline	Further information
Spending Review 2025 and July 2025 government announcements	All	11 July 2025	Spending Review member WYNTK briefing guide July 2025 announcements member WYNTK briefing guide
Housing conditions in England inquiry	All	Closed: 15 August 2025	HCLG Committee inquiry (CIH response will be published when permissible)
The Fair Funding Review 2.0 consultation	Finance Local authority	Closed: 15 August 2025	MHCLG consultation CIH response
How to implement Social Rent convergence consultation	Finance	Deadline: 27 August 2025	MHCLG consultation CIH/Savills analysis
Affordability of home ownership inquiry	Finance Home ownership	Deadline: 29 August 2025	HCLG Committee inquiry
Building safety regulator inquiry	Building safety Development	Deadline: 31 August 2025	House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee call for evidence
Consultation on a reformed Decent Homes Standard for social and privately rented homes	Asset management	Deadline: 10 September 2025	MHCLG consultation Member WYNTK briefing guide
Improving the Energy Efficiency of Socially Rented Homes in England (MEES) consultation	Sustainability Asset management	Deadline: 10 September 2025	MHCLG and DESNEZ consultation Member WYNTK briefing guide
Strengthening leaseholder protections over charges and services consultation	Leasehold Home ownership	Deadline: 26 September 2025	MHCLG consultation
Fitting rural into the devolution agenda call for evidence	Rural housing Devolution	Deadline: 13 October 2025	APPG for Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse call for evidence

Legislation

Item	Policy area	Timeline	Further information
Awaab’s Law	Asset management	Phased implementation from 27 October 2025	MHCLG draft guidance for social landlords Member WYNTK briefing on original proposals – will be updated in due course
Renters’ Rights Bill	All	Coming to the end of its parliamentary passage. Royal Assent expected by end 2025	Bill and tracker WYNTK member briefing
Planning and Infrastructure Bill	Planning Development	Introduced 11 March 2025	Currently in the House of Lords Bill and tracker WYNTK member briefing
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill	Local authority Devolution	Introduced 10 July 2025	Currently in the House of Commons Bill and tracker Bill guidance WYNTK member briefing
Leasehold and Commonhold Bill – Draft Bill	All	Consultation and draft bill expected by end 2025	White paper WYNTK member briefing

CHOOSE HOUSING - CIH presidential campaign

CHOOSE HOUSING is a CIH presidential campaign, by Elly Hoult, that seeks to raise awareness of the career opportunities the housing sector provides. The campaign focuses on encouraging greater diversity in the sector and inspiring more people to pursue housing as a career of choice.

The phrase “I fell into a housing career” is often heard. This year’s presidential campaign’s purpose is to replace it – encouraging everyone to CHOOSE HOUSING.

CHOOSE HOUSING

Find out more about our campaign work

Better Social Housing Review

Information about the independent panel created by CIH and NFH to help the sector tackle the issue of poor quality homes.

Scottish housing and dementia framework

The housing and dementia framework has been designed to help organisations support people to live well with dementia.

Make a stand campaign

Originally a CIH presidential campaign and relaunched due to its success, make a stand campaigns for the housing sector to do more to tackle domestic abuse. The pledge encourages housing organisations to sign up to make four deliverable commitments.

Back The Bill Road Map To Right To Adequate Housing

Right to adequate housing in Cymru

The Back the Bill Coalition has been campaigning for the incorporation of the ‘right to adequate housing’ into the Welsh legal framework since 2019. The coalition is a partnership between CIH Cymru, Shelter Cymru and Tai Pawb.

Housing rights for migrants to the UK

Our Housing Rights website gives recent arrivals and housing advisers up-to-date and accurate information about people's rights when looking for a home in the UK, based on their immigration status including European nationals.

CIH Cymru professional development toolkit

CIH Cymru released a professional development toolkit for member landlords using the CIH professional standards as a base point. Read more on the report.

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Housing education and professionalism in Scotland

The new Housing Bill presents a chance to influence the future of the housing sector and for us to consider what requirements for housing education to deliver housing services we think are appropriate. As such, we want your help to make sure we can make the strongest possible case for housing education in Scotland.

Social Housing (Regulation) Act

On Thursday 20 July 2023, reforms to social housing become law as the government’s new Social Housing (Regulation) Act receives Royal Assent.

Tyfu Tai Cymru

Our five-year housing policy project will be traveling around Wales to engage directly with housing professionals to help shape responses to some of today’s challenges.