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.

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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27 Sept 2022

Yr hawl i gartref digonol yng Nghymru: dadansoddiad cost a budd

Wedi’i gomisiynu gan bartneriaid Cefnogi’r Bil, a gynhaliwyd gan Alma Economics – yn nodi buddion i bwrs y wlad sy’n werth £11.5bn yn erbyn y costau cyffredinol o £5bn dros gyfnod o 30 mlynedd.

27 Sept 2022

Human Rights Budgeting: response to call for evidence

This is a response to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee’s call for evidence on human rights budgeting as part of its budget scrutiny for 2023-24.

27 Sept 2022

The right to adequate housing in Wales: cost-benefit analysis

Commissioned by the Back the Bill partners independent analysis undertaken by Alma Economics identifies benefits to the public purse worth £11.5bn against overall costs of £5bn over a 30-year period.

Member only 26 Sept 2022

What you need to know about the September 2022 mini-budget

This member-exclusive briefing summarises the measures set out in the Government's September mini budget announcement.

20 Sept 2022

CIH cost of living briefing: The impact of rising energy prices

This cost of living briefing summarises the latest research and data on the crisis, examining the impact of rising energy prices and the disproportionate impact of the crisis on domestic abuse victims

Free 12 Sept 2022

Scottish Housing Day 2022: A case for a new sustainable housing standard

This new report produced to mark Scottish Housing Day 2022 sets out the principles that should inform a new sustainable housing standard for Scotland.

31 Aug 2022

CIH response to the consultation and call for evidence on electrical safety in the social rented sector

CIH has responded to this consultation from DLUHC.

The consultation from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities can be found here.

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Free 18 Aug 2022

Living well at home: Housing and dementia in Scotland

This report from the National Housing and Dementia Forum sets out recommendations for how people with dementia can be supported to live well at home.

Member only 08 Aug 2022

Land Reform in a Net Zero Nation

The Scottish Government is consulting on a new Land Reform Bill. This member briefing summarises the proposals set out in the consultation.

The Scottish Government is consulting on a new Land Reform Bill. This member briefing summarises the proposals set out in the consultation.

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28 Jul 2022

Cost of living briefing: How the cost-of-living crisis is impacting social housing tenants

The second cost of living bulletin examines how the cost of living crisis is impacting social housing tenants, summarising the latest research and data with housing provider and tenant case studies.

26 Jul 2022

Tyfu Tai Cymru: Decarbonising Wales' Private Rented Sector

Research by Tyfu Tai Cymru (part of CIH Cymru) has found that there’s a massive funding gap in terms of supporting the Private Rented Sector to reach net-zero by 2050.

18 Jul 2022

CIH briefing on the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill: Scrutiny of the Infrastructure Levy

CIH have issued a briefing to the committee members of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee examining the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.

As the Infrastructure Levy section of the Bill undergoes line by line scrutiny this week, along with others in the sector, CIH have made three key suggestions to wording. 

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12 Jul 2022

July policy round-up

Catch up on the latest update from the CIH policy team, featuring the latest news, responses and consultations on housing issues across the UK.