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.
How to support anti-poverty initiatives
This looks at anti-poverty programmes and initiatives, looking at why tenants experience poverty and why housing organisations are in an ideal position to tackle poverty in their communities
2016 UK Housing review briefing paper
This Briefing goes to press just before the referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU, whose result may well have implications for the economy and for migration.
These will only emerge with time, however, and for the moment the most significant recent events, taken into account here, are the March Budget and the devolved government elections in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What you need to know about the Scottish Planning Review
CIH members can now download our new briefing on what you need to know about the Scottish Planning Review.
What you need to know about Scotland's new Cabinet
CIH members can download our new briefing on what you need to know about Scotland's new Cabinet and Ministers.
The introduction of the LHA cap to the social rented sector
The aim of the research is to assess the likely extent of the impact, estimating how many young people in Scotland will be affected and what the financial implications will be.
CIH Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government, commissioned Indigo House Group to carry out a piece of research into the impact of the introduction of the LHA cap to the social rented sector on young people in Scotland.
Mind the gap
CIH is calling for the government to consider realigning LHA rates, particularly those for shared accommodation due to the difficulties this makes for under-35s in accessing affordable housing.
Since April 2012 the gap between local housing allowance (LHA) and actual rents in the private sector has grown as LHA has not kept pace with rent increases. This is set to worsen as LHA rates will be frozen for four years from April 2016.
What you need to know - the election results
Our teams across the devolved nations put together a briefing looking at the headlines from each country as the election results became apparent.
Contributors were Ashley Campbell (Scotland), Julie Nicholas (Wales), Justin Cartwright (Northern Ireland).
What you need to know about the ONS assessment of RSL classification
In October 2015, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced that private registered providers of social housing in England were to be reclassified for public spending purposes.
The ONS has now announced that a similar assessment will take place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland from October to December 2016 so CIH members can now download our new 'what you need to know briefing' on the potential impact of reclassification.
Housing need and aspiration: the role of mid market rent
A summary of research findings and points for consideration by the housing sector.
This research was commissioned by CIH Scotland in partnership with Wheatley Group in order to better understand some of the strategic drivers behind the development of mid market rent (MMR) housing.
What you need to know about the Scotland Bill - an update
This briefing provides an update on devlolved social security powers, Universal Credit, and the fiscal framework.
What you need to know about Scotland's draft budget 2016-17
This briefing sets out the provisions within the Scottish Government’s budget which will have the greatest impact on the housing sector.
The Scottish Government published its draft budget on 16 December 2015 setting out financial plans for 2016-17. This follows the UK Government’s Autumn Statement and Spending Review published in November which outlined plans for further spending reductions over the five year parliamentary term. By 2020 Scotland’s budget will have been reduced by 12.5% in real terms since 2010.
What you need to know about the Private Housing (Tenancies) Bill
CIH Scotland has published a new briefing for CIH members which outlines the main provisions of the Bill.
Following extensive consultation which attracted around 10,000 responses, the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill (the Bill) was introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 08 October 2015. The Bill aims to improve security of tenure in the private rented sector (PRS) and provide clarity for landlords and tenants by creating a single model tenancy for the sector.
How do you know you are providing value for money?
This report from CIH Scotland, HouseMark Scotland and Wheatley Group aims to get us thinking about what value for money should look like and provide social landlords with practical guidance
What you need to know about the Community Empowerment Bill
CIH Scotland has published its latest 'what you need to know' briefing for CIH members on the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill 2015.
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