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.
2015 UK Housing review briefing paper
The briefing examines the effect of existing reforms including the bedroom tax, home ownership, housing affordability, homelessness and much more.
This year’s review and briefing have been written by CIH policy adviser John Perry, Steve Wilcox, former professor of housing policy at the University of York, and Peter Williams, departmental fellow at the Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research.
Member briefing on a new tenancy for the PRS
The Scottish Government launched a consultation on a new tenancy regime for the private rented sector (PRS) in Scotland in October 2014.
Considering the level of interest generated by the initial consultation and numerous requests for additional details on the content of the new tenancy and the grounds for possession, the Scottish Government launched a second consultation on 30 March 2015 ahead of legislation due to be introduced this autumn. This briefing outlines the main proposals of the new consultation document.
How to promote good adult safeguarding practice
Adult safeguarding is the process of protecting adults with care and support needs from neglect or abuse. The Care Act 2014 introduced this as a statutory duty for local authorities.
Adults who may be at risk live in all forms of social housing - tenants who are older, or disabled, or experience long-term limiting illness, or have current or previous dependencies, may be at increased potential risk of abuse or neglect.
What you need to know about the proposed new powers for Scotland
CIH members can now download our latest briefing on the proposed new powers for Scotland following the publication of the Smith Commission Report.
Member briefing on Land and Buildings Transaction Tax
CIH members can now download CIH Scotland's latest briefing paper on the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Act 2013 which received Royal Assent on 31 July 2013.
Practical implications of bedroom tax appeals
This guide covers the grounds on which you can appeal against the bedroom tax (social sector size criteria) and the practical implications of making such an appeal.
What you need to know about the Smith Commission
CIH Scotland has published a new briefing for members on what you need to know about the Smith Commission report.
What you need to know about DHPs in Scotland
The Scottish Government has been very clear on its intention to fully mitigate the impact of the reduction of the spare room subsidy, commonly known as the “bedroom tax”, in Scotland.
This briefing, for CIH members, gives some useful information on what you need to know about the use of discretionary housing payments (DHPs) in Scotland.
Ticking the box for a welfare system that works
This report sets out a series of recommendations for government to address the causes of growth in spending on personal housing costs support in the form of housing benefit (HB)
Housing (Scotland) Act 2014: Briefing Paper
The Housing (Scotland) Act received Royal Assent on 1 August 2014 following a series of amendments during the parliamentary process.
This briefing covers the provisions within the Act as passed and how these are likely to impact on the housing sector in Scotland.
Developing a social security model for Scotland
Read CIH Scotland's final Referendum briefing by Professor Paul Spicker of Robert Gordon University on the potential implications for social security in Scotland after the Referendum.
2014 UK Housing review briefing paper
Within one year of the end of office, the coalition government’s plans for housing, welfarebenefits and the economy are now showing their effects.
Economic recovery has begun, albeit very belatedly, but so far while house prices and transactions have moved upwards new housing output remains depressingly low compared with growing needs.
Housing Taxation Reform and the Constitutional Question
Depending on what is negotiated after a ‘yes’ vote, there may be some degree of freedom to use fiscal policies in an independent scotland.
More generally, there will undoubtedly be scope to enact innovative tax policies for key sectors in terms of new tax regimes with efficiency, incentivising and fairness objectives.
The impact of the Bedroom Tax on stock management by social landlords: Survey results
Read the results for 'The impact of the Bedroom Tax on stock management by social landlords' survey put out by CIH Scotland
In February 2014 CIH, in conjunction with the Scottish Housing Best Value Network (SHBVN) carried out a sample survey of social landlords to assess whether the bedroom tax had had any significant impact on landlords’ ability to manage their stock effectively
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