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.

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.

28 Oct 2022

Scotland Good Practice Compendium 2022

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

28 Oct 2022

Cost of living briefing: A spotlight on benefits and disability

This briefing summarises the latest research and data on the crisis, examining the impact of inflation on benefits and the disproportionate impact of the crisis on disabled people.

27 Oct 2022

CIH submission to the call for evidence on exempt accommodation by the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee

Written submission by CIH to the call for evidence on exempt accommodation.

CIH welcomes the cross-party Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee report on exempt accommodation and support services published today. CIH has submitted written and oral evidence to the committee. Read our press release for more about the background to this report and why CIH has responded, and see Policy and Practice Officer Sam Lister give evidence here.

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27 Oct 2022

CIH response to the Net Zero Review: Call for Evidence

CIH has responded to the call for evidence from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

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25 Oct 2022

Nodi’r Cysylltiadau rhan 3

Y trydydd adroddiad, a’r olaf, yn edrych ar brofiadau gweithwyr tai proffesiynol mewn awdurdodau lleol yng Nghymru sy’n gweithio yn ystod pandemig Covid-19.

25 Oct 2022

Joining The Dots 3

The third and final report looking at the experiences of housing professionals in local authorities in Wales working during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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.

17 Oct 2022

CIH response to the government's consultation on a Decent Homes Standard in the Private Rented Sector

CIH has responded to this consultation from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

The consultation was issued by DLUHC and the response document outlines CIH's views on the standards and their implementation.

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Member only 14 Oct 2022

What you need to know about updates to planning reform October 2022

An update on with all the latest information and changes to planning reform.

Free 13 Oct 2022

CIH response to the building safety consultation on the in-occupation regime for occupied higher-risk buildings

Response to the consultation issued by DLUHC.

CIH has responded to the consultation issued by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities - the original consultation can be viewed here with further background information on the DLUHC website.

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13 Oct 2022

CIH's submission to the Chancellor's 2022 Budget

Explore the evidence we have submitted to the government ahead of the upcoming Budget.

12 Oct 2022

CIH response to the social housing rents consultation

CIH has responded to the consultation on the proposed rent increase threshold.

The government's consultation addresses the introduction of an upper limit to the rent increase in light of the current economic situation.

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Member only 04 Oct 2022

What you need to know about the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill 2022

The Bill has been introduced as part of the Scottish Government’s overall response to the emergency situation caused by the impact of the cost crisis.

Member only 29 Sep 2022

What you need to know about tenant satisfaction measures

The Regulator of Social Housing has published its final version of the tenant satisfaction measures.

The tenant satisfaction measures published by the Regulator follow lengthy consultations. This guide gives an overview of key developments.

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