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Free 21 Feb 2023

Putting safety first: a briefing note on damp and mould for social housing practitioners in Scotland

This guide provides an overview for practitioners on dealing with damp and mould in a way which is proactive, understanding of tenants’ experiences, and effective in resolving the underlying issue.

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Free 10 Feb 2023

Impact of rent controls: a report prepared by Savills for the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland

This report assesses the potential impact of introducing rent controls to the social rented sector in Scotland.

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Member only 06 Feb 2023

Focus on influencing Scotland: February 2023

This publication provides a round up of recent Scottish briefings, consultation responses and member updates.

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Member only 23 Jan 2023

Consultation briefing: the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan

This CIH member briefing summarises the Scottish Government's consultation on the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan.

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Member only 19 Jan 2023

What you need to know about the review of emergency cost of living legislation

UPDATE: This briefing replaces an earlier version published on 13 January as new regulations have now been laid in Parliament.

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Free 06 Jan 2023

Review of letting agent qualifications and CPD: Final report

New research assesses the impact of mandatory qualifications and continuous professional development for letting agents operating in Scotland.

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Member only 16 Dec 2022

What you need to know about the draft Scottish budget 2023/24

This CIH member exclusive briefing summarises the key points of the Scottish Government's draft budget for 2023/24.

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Member only 14 Dec 2022

How to tackle damp and mould

This member briefing contains information, advice and resources to help you address issues of damp and mould across the sector.

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Free 06 Dec 2022

Housing and human rights framework

Ahead of Human Rights Day 2022, this new guide outlines how landlords can take a human rights approach to service delivery. It builds on guidance released earlier this year.

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Free 05 Dec 2022

CIH Scotland response to the national conversation on a new dementia strategy

Response to the Scottish Government's consultation on a new national dementia strategy for Scotland.

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Free 30 Nov 2022

CIH cost of living briefing: A spotlight on children and families

This cost of living briefing summarises the latest research and data on the crisis, examining the impact on families and children

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Member only 14 Nov 2022

Focus on influencing Scotland:November 2022

This publication provides a round up of recent Scottish briefings, consultation responses and member updates.

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Free 30 Oct 2022

Land reform in a net-zero nation: evidence submitted to Scottish Government

CIH Scotland response to the Scottish Government consultation on land reform in rural areas.

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28 Oct 2022

Scotland Good Practice Compendium 2022

Sharing excellent practice and innovations from the Scotland Housing Awards 2022.

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Member only 17 Oct 2022

Consultation briefing: A new dementia strategy

The Scottish Government has launched a national conversation to inform a new National Dementia Strategy. This briefing summarises the consultation and gives details of how you can contribute.

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