Publications

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.

Expanding the art of the possible: the role for health, care and housing partnerships in the developing local framework

Northern Housing Good Practice Compendium

Be inspired by the variety of innovative and collaborative projects happening in the Northern Housing Good Practice Compendium.

Why domestic abuse is a housing issue: 16 days of activism and more

An easy to read compendium of facts, figures, good practice and resources centred around CIH’s 2022 16 days of activism coverage.

What you need to know about the Census 2021 housing data: England

The first datasets from the Census have been released and reveal the housing headlines for England.

Focus on influencing Scotland: February 2023

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

CIH response to the building safety levy consultation

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

What you need to know about the Government's energy support schemes

UPDATE: This briefing replaces an earlier version published on 11 November 2022 now the government has shared more detail on how the Energy Prices Act will be delivered.

What you need to know about the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill

Your guide to the 14 clauses of the Support Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill alongside the background, context, detail of the Bill and CIH's response.

CIH cost of living briefing: A spotlight on Black and ethnic minorities

This cost of living briefing provides the latest research and data available and examines the disproportionate impact of the crisis on Black and ethnic minority communities. 

CIH submission to the Chancellor's Spring Budget 2023

Ahead of the Chancellor's Spring Budget 2023 CIH are calling for action to support those on the lowest incomes, to decarbonise the residential sector and to finance new social and affordable housing. 

Technical consultation on consequential changes to the homelessness legislation

CIH has responded to this consultation on the consequential changes to homelessness legislation as a result of the Renters Reform Bill.

The future of Welsh-speaking communities - CIH Cymru inquiry response

This is a response to the commission for Welsh-speaking communities request for evidence on how to strengthen Welsh-speaking communities through housing policy.

Dyfodol cymunedau Cymraeg eu hiaith - Ymateb CIH Cymru i ymchwiliad

Dyma ymateb i gais gan y Comisiwn Cymunedau Cymraeg am dystiolaeth ar sut i gryfhau cymunedau Cymraeg eu hiaith drwy bolisi tai.

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.