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.
Succession planning for Scotlands social housing sector
This new guide aims to support Scotland's housing organisations in thinking more about their own succession planning, highlighting good practice from across the country.
What housing qualification should I study?
In this simple overview, get all the information you need on what CIH qualifications could best help you in progressing further in your career.
Get all the information you need on which CIH housing and property management qualifications could support your knowledge and skills and help you progress in your career. Alongside some real-life examples from the Scottish housing sector, get a greater sense of what learning outcomes you can expect to achieve to help you find the best fit with your own aspirations.
What you need to know: an update on England's planning reform
This member briefing provides a quick round-up of recent planning proposals and reforms.
The government has been signalling its intentions for a radical overhaul of the planning system for some time, and over the last year, there has been a series of consultations and policy changes. This member briefing provides a quick round-up of recent planning proposals and reforms.
Coronavirus Act 2020 and protection from eviction provisions
Provisions relating to protection from eviction are contained in schedule 29 of the Act.
This factsheet has been updated following changes announced to notice periods in May 2021.
What you need to know about the Queen's Speech 2021
The Queen's Speech was delivered on 11 May 2021 as part of the State Opening of Parliament. It sets out the government's agenda for the new Parliamentary session.
As expected, the speech was heavily focused around economic recovery from the pandemic with the expressed aim being to “level up opportunities” across the UK. This briefing provides a summary of the most significant announcements for CIH members.
Joint response to the New Plan for Immigration
The Chartered Institute of Housing, Homeless Link, Metropolitan Thames Valley (MTVH) and NACCOM have worked together to produce this joint response to the New Plan for Immigration.
Draft Heat in Buildings Strategy response
CIH Scotland response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the draft Heat in Buildings Strategy.
Safer Buildings in Wales
The Building Safety White paper sets out a wide range of reforms to building safety in Wales - read out full response that draws on the experiences and expertise of professionals across the sector.
Getting to know the CIH professional standards
This briefing gives an overview of the new CIH professional standards and how individuals and organisations can use them.
Supported housing and coronavirus
An updated version of our factsheet on steps to take in supported housing to ensure the welfare of residents during the pandemic.
What you need to know about the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill
The Scottish Parliament passed the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill on 17 March 2021. This member briefing summarises the main aspects of the Bill.
CIH response to MHCLG consultation on draft revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework and a new draft National Model Design Code
CIH has responded to the online questionnaire from MHCLG. The PDF covers all the answers given in answering the questions.
Welfare benefits and Coronavirus
An update to the Factsheet from the Coronavirus series, following the 2021 Budget announcement.
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