Publications
Our publications focus on the latest policy topics and practical advice that you need to do your job. CIH members can access all our publication documents for free, please ensure you are logged into the website.
2018 UK Housing Review briefing paper
In this year’s Review include analysis of recent trends in UK housing markets and in housing needs, as well as of public expenditure on housing and the government’s current plans.
What you need to know about Housing Beyond 2021
This new 'what you need to know' briefing is exclusively for CIH members and explains more about the Scottish Government's 'Housing Beyond 2021' discussion paper and consultation.
Scottish Housing Day Report: Housing as a Human Right
Housing must be a human right, according to this new report published to mark Scottish Housing Day.
The paper, published jointly by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), Shelter Scotland, the Association of Local Authority Chief Housing Officers (ALACHO), the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), and the Tenant Participatory Advisory Service Scotland (TPAS) calls for the incorporation of human rights legislation in Scotland so everyone has access to a safe, affordable home.
Missing the target?
This report explores the gaps between Local Housing Allowance rates and the lowest private rents since LHA rates stopped being increased in line with actual rents
It also assesses the impact of the UK government's targeted affordability funding, which was introduced to mitigate the biggest shortfalls.
What you need to know about the Fuel Poverty Bill
CIH Scotland has published a new 'what you need to know' briefing on the Fuel Poverty Bill, exclusively for members.
Make A Stand Pledge Document
Going Digital: Gearing up for the future
This report, produced with Halton Housing, looks at how and why organisations are moving services online.
The report looks at how housing organisations are embracing channel shift, the drivers behind use of digital technology, and how successful it has been in moving services online. It also contains practical examples of how organisations have met the challenges involved.
What you need to know about the regulatory review
This briefing explores the review of the regulatory framework in Scotland.
What you need to know about the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill
CIH Scotland has published a new 'what you need to know' briefing for members on the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill 2018.
Democracy starts at home
This new international research study was commissioned by Wheatley Group with support from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and carried out by The Democratic Society.
The research draws on best practice from around the world and the resulting report outlines fresh approaches, tools and techniques for how organisations across the UK, particularly the housing sector, can better engage with people in the communities they serve.
What you need to know about the Scottish Government's draft Budget
This 'what you need to know' member briefing provides an overview of the provisions which will have the greatest impact on the housing sector.
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Constitution Derek Mackay MSP has announced the draft Scottish budget for 2018-19 to the Scottish Parliament.
What you need to know about the autumn 2017 budget
This is a round-up of the 2017 Budget, focusing on the housing and related areas from the chancellor's speech.
Housing First in the UK and Ireland
This report is intended to provide information about how Housing First is working across the UK and Ireland, to highlight some of the challenges involved in developing Housing First.
Feeling the pinch
This briefing summarises recent research by CIH on the effects of the lowered benefit cap one year after its introduction, following the 2016 publication of analysis of the possible effects
It reports on a series of interviews with 18 households living with the lower benefit cap, and with staff working for social housing providers.
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