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CIH reaction to the Autumn Statement
Commenting on the measures announced in today's Autumn Statement, Grainia Long, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing, said: “We are pleased that the Chancellor has acknowledged the principle that councils should be allowed to borrow more so they can build more homes, which CIH has been calling for.
05/12/2013
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Housing Minister launches Help to Buy – Wales
Help to Buy – Wales, a shared equity loan scheme, will launch in Wales in January 2014, Minister Carl Sargeant has announced.
27/11/2013
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YES or NO – case must be made for housing investment, says CIH Scotland
The case for housing investment will always have to be argued whatever the outcome of the Referendum, according to CIH Scotland. And there is unlikely to be absolute certainty about which Referendum outcome would be best for housing investment, CIH added.
27/11/2013
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Housing Bill and abolition of right to buy welcomed by CIH Scotland
The commitment to abolishing the right to buy in Scotland has once again been welcomed by CIH Scotland. Commenting on the publication of the Housing (Scotland) Bill, Alan Ferguson, CIH Scotland Director, said:
22/11/2013
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Use Autumn statement to help raise standards in private rented sector and build more homes
The Chancellor should use next month’s Autumn statement to explore new ways of boosting standards in the private rented sector, help councils build more homes and give more support to people affected by welfare reform.
22/11/2013
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CIH comments on latest house building figures
Commenting on the latest house building statistics for England, Grainia Long, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), said: “It is two years since the government announced its ‘ambitious’ housing strategy for England which the Prime Minister said would drive up the level of house building, ensure we are helping new home owners and boost consumer confidence.
21/11/2013
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Wales’ first housing bill is government for grown-ups, says CIH Cymru
The launch of the Housing (Wales) Bill is a momentous occasion as Wales finally cuts the umbilical cord of housing policy with Westminster.
19/11/2013
Type:Press release
Welfare reform making it harder to help people in need of housing
Welfare reform is putting pressure on the way social housing is allocated and making it more difficult to help people who are in the most need of housing, according to a new survey.
19/11/2013
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Proposed changes to ASB legislation 'could have catastrophic results'
Proposed amendments to new crime and anti-social behaviour legislation could have catastrophic results for some victims, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
15/11/2013
Type:Press release
Petition on bedroom tax evictions has already caused damage, says CIH Scotland
The Govan Law Centre petition and Private Member’s Bill seeking to outlaw bedroom tax evictions have already contributed to a belief among some tenants that paying their rent is optional, according to CIH Scotland.
12/11/2013
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Frontline Futures project to examine changing role of the housing officer
The value of the frontline housing officer and the changing face of the role is to be examined by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland and Wheatley Housing Group.
The organisations have commissioned the Centre for Comparative Housing Research (CCHR) at De Montfort University, Leicester, to reach out to those working in housing across the UK to ask for their views and examples of good practice.
11/11/2013
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Prime Minister announces devolution of stamp duty
Wales will be able to control stamp duty paid by house buyers in future under plans announced by Prime Minister David Cameron today at the Senedd.
01/11/2013
Type:Press release
CIH comment: response to consultation ‘Rents for social housing 2015-2016’
In response to the governments’ open consultation: ‘Rents for social housing from 2015 to 2016’, issued on 31 October 2013, Grainia Long, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), said: “Rent policy is a fundamental and we are very pleased that a ten year deal on rents has been agreed.
31/10/2013
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Regulator's arrears survey throws up thorny issues, says CIH Scotland
The Scottish Housing Regulator’s survey on the early impact of welfare reform on rent arrears is very welcome but throws up some issues of concern, according to CIH Scotland.
24/10/2013
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Benefit cap struggling to meet its aims, CIH research shows
The government’s benefit cap will struggle to deliver its objectives of saving taxpayers’ money and encouraging people into work, according to the first major study on the cap’s implementation published today.
23/10/2013
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Extra funding welcome but more needed to tackle housing supply crisis
Responding to Minister Hamilton’s October monitoring round allocations for housing, Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Northern Ireland director Cecilia Keaveney said:“As the UK region worst hit by the crash, the housing sector has been a difficult place in Northern Ireland for many people.
21/10/2013
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CIH and CIPFA launch new joint HRA code for councils
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) have today launched a new joint voluntary code of practice for local authorities to use with their Housing Revenue Accounts (HRA).
17/10/2013
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Housing a clear priority for Welsh Government
The draft budget for 2014-15, setting out Welsh Government’s spending plans for the next two years, has been published. The budget announces an additional £170m in housing initiatives as well as additional protection for housing-related support services. Highlights include:
10/10/2013
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CIH comment on Immigration Bill
Commenting on the government's Immigration Bill, which is due to be published today and will require private landlords to check the immigration status of prospective tenants, Gavin Smart, director of policy and practice at the Chartered Institute of Housing, said: “This proposed change will make it much harder for non-British people to access housing even when they have a legal right to live in the UK.
10/10/2013
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Kris Hopkins takes over housing brief
Commenting on the announcement that Kris Hopkins MP is to take over the government's housing brief, Grainia Long, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), said: “We welcome Kris Hopkins to his new post and look forward to working with him to help come up with solutions to our national housing crisis.
08/10/2013
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CIH comment on launch of Help to Buy 2
Commenting on today's launch of the second phase of the government's Help to Buy scheme - which has been brought forward from January - Grainia Long, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), said: “CIH has already warned that the government still has more to do to address concerns that the second phase of Help to Buy could have unintended consequences for the housing market.
08/10/2013
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Stepping up to Scrutiny Programme launched at Glasgow and Perth events
Tenants and staff from organisations taking part in the Scottish Government’s national Stepping Up to Scrutiny training and learning programme have been talking about how invaluable the programme has been, at events to launch the programme last week in Glasgow and Perth.
07/10/2013
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Welfare reforms 'will cost Northern Ireland £750m'
Commenting on a new report that claims welfare reform will take £750m a year out of the economy in Northern Ireland, CIH NI director Cecilia Keaveney said: "This report shows that welfare reform is going to have a bigger financial impact on Northern Ireland than on any other part of the UK, which is sadly not surprising.
03/10/2013
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Cutting benefits for under 25s a dangerous move
Chartered Institute of Housing chief executive Grainia Long has appeared on BBC News commenting on Prime Minister David Cameron's proposal to cut housing benefit and jobseeker's allowance for under 25s who are not in work, education or training. She said: “We think this would be a dangerous move.
02/10/2013
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Wales cuts housing ‘umbilical cord’ with England
Wales is crafting an increasingly independent approach to meeting housing need and raising standards when compared to England, a new report from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Cymru concludes.
02/10/2013
Type:Press release
New proposals for private rented sector
Commenting on the government's announcement of a new package of measures aimed at encouraging more family-friendly tenancies in the private rented sector, Gavin Smart, director of policy and practice at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), said: “We’re pleased to see the government recognising that private tenants need more help to secure their rights and get the conditions they want.
01/10/2013
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Outlawing bedroom tax evictions will send the wrong messages, says CIH Scotland
The proposed Bill to outlaw bedroom tax evictions is well intended but will send all the wrong messages to tenants, according to CIH Scotland.
30/09/2013
Type:Press release
Help to Buy brought forward - CIH comment
Commenting on David Cameron's announcement that the second phase of the Help to Buy scheme will be launched this week - three months earlier than planned - Grainia Long, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), said: “Government guarantees can be a useful way of supporting housing market activity. But they must be very carefully designed to make sure they do not simply boost the availability of credit – and therefore demand – without leading to new supply.
30/09/2013
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CIH Northern Ireland launches 2014 Housing Awards
The outstanding contribution that housing makes to our communities will be celebrated at an annual awards ceremony. Organisations and individuals are invited to submit nominations for the fifth Annual Housing Awards, organised by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) in Northern Ireland, from Thursday 26 September.
26/09/2013
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CIH comment on Labour pledge to provide 200,000 homes a year
Commenting on Labour leader Ed Miliband's speech to his party's conference in Brighton today, Grainia Long, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), said: “CIH has been calling on all parties to prioritise housing. So it is heartening to hear Ed Miliband put housing centre stage which is exactly where it needs to be if we are to stand any chance of tackling the housing crisis that continues to cause misery for millions of people across Great Britain.
24/09/2013
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Labour pledges to scrap the bedroom tax
Commenting on Labour's announcement that it will repeal the bedroom tax if the party is elected, Grainia Long, chief executive at the Chartered Institute of Housing, said: “The bedroom tax is not fair – it has become clear since its introduction that this policy is causing hardship and suffering for thousands of people across Great Britain, as many in the housing industry warned it would.
20/09/2013
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Budget plans are very good news for affordable housing, says CIH Scotland
The Scottish Government’s provisional announcement of a £390m budget for affordable housing supply in 2015/16 has been warmly welcomed by CIH Scotland.
17/09/2013
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UN investigator calls for rethink on bedroom tax
The UN Special Rapporteur on housing has called for the bedroom tax to be suspended following a visit to the UK. Grainia Long, chief executive at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), which gave evidence to Raquel Rolnik’s investigation, said: “We agree with Ms Rolnik’s damning assessment of the crisis in the UK’s housing system. The bedroom tax doesn’t work, it isn’t fair and the government needs to think again.
11/09/2013
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UN investigator calls for rethink on bedroom tax
The UN Special Rapporteur on housing has called for the bedroom tax to be suspended following a visit to the UK. Chartered Institute of Housing Northern Ireland director Cecilia Keaveney, who met Raquel Rolnik on her visit to Belfast, said: “The bedroom tax is not fair – this policy will penalise some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the country who may have no option but to cut spending on essentials Iike food and fuel to keep a roof over their heads.
11/09/2013
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Stepping up to Scrutiny programme launches
Three Scottish social landlords who have already started the Scottish Government’s national scrutiny training and learning programme will describe their experience to date when the programme is officially launched with two free events in Glasgow and Perth in October.
10/09/2013
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Mixed reaction from CIH Scotland on housing tribunal announcement
The Scottish Government’s announcement that a new housing tribunal system is to be introduced is very welcome, but there is disappointment that it is to apply only to the private rented sector, according to CIH Scotland.
06/09/2013
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Housing budget must be right first time, says CIH Scotland
Whilst the numerous additions to the current three-year housing budget have been very welcome, the Scottish Government must get the housing budget for 2015/16 right first time, according to CIH Scotland.
05/09/2013
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NAO report criticises universal credit progress
After the National Audit Office published a highly criticial report on the early progress of universal credit, Chartered Institute of Housing chief executive Grainia Long said: “A well-functioning benefits system is absolutely vital for the millions of low-income households across Britain, and to the housing organisations that provide services to them.
05/09/2013
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Latest government statistics have revealed there were 13,460 people accepted as statutorily homeless in priority need in England between April and June, up five per cent on the same quarter in 2012.
05/09/2013
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Time for a more ambitious target on affordable homes, says CIH Scotland
After the Scottish Government’s highly positive move on raising new build grant rates for social landlords, the time is now right for Ministers to adopt a more ambitious affordable housing supply target from 2015/16 onwards, according to CIH Scotland.
29/08/2013
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Revised Charter Toolkit for social landlords published
Landlords busy gathering data ahead of the first report of their performance against Scottish Social Housing Charter outcomes, due in 2014, now have the additional support of the revised ‘Charter Toolkit’ to help them as they evidence compliance.
21/08/2013
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Housing with Care for Older People – new CIH Scotland Report
There can be few greater examples of partnership working than the provision of housing with care for older people, says a new CIH Scotland report. Produced by Newhaven Research and funded by the Scottish Government’s Joint Improvement Team, the report showcases a number of social sector ‘housing with care’ models aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of older people in Scotland. It seeks to offer insights into some of the issues, challenges and risks surrounding the development and management of housing with care.
16/08/2013
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CIH comment on latest house-building statistics
Latest house-building statistics released by the Department for Communities and Local Government today show starts rose by seven per cent in the year to June, but completions dropped by nine per cent.
15/08/2013
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More than half of Britons say housing costs limit spending
More than half (53%) of people in Britain say they are limited in their spending as a result of their housing costs.
According to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), which commissioned the Ipsos MORI research, the cost of housing risks choking off Britain’s economic recovery.
02/08/2013
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CIH response to bedroom tax judgement
The High Court has today dismissed a legal challenge to the bedroom tax brought by ten disabled families. Grainia Long, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing, said: “This judgement will come as a huge blow for thousands of disabled families who are being unfairly affected by the bedroom tax.
30/07/2013
Type:Press release
New welfare reform guidance on rent payment and collection
CIH Scotland has published practical guidance for Scottish social landlords on rent payment and collection under Universal Credit. The main focus is on emerging options to support tenants to pay rent direct to their landlord.
25/07/2013
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Landlords struggling to rehouse tenants hit by bedroom tax
Most landlords will be able to rehouse less than a fifth of tenants affected by the bedroom tax in the year following its introduction.
Two third of landlords who took part in a Chartered Institute of Housing/Circle Housing Group survey said they would be unable to help any more than 20 per cent of their tenants downsize as a result of the under-occupation penalty, commonly known as the bedroom tax.
11/07/2013
Type:Press release
Grant rate rise welcomed by CIH Scotland
The Scottish Government’s decision to increase grant rates for new social housing and to add a further £44 million to the 2012-2015 supply programme has been warmly welcomed by CIH Scotland.
09/07/2013
Type:Press release
Dementia-friendly housing design guide now available
Easy-to-use new guidance will enable more people to live at home for longer
04/07/2013
Type:Press release
Right to buy abolition is the right move, says CIH Scotland
CIH Scotland has warmly welcomed the Deputy First Minister’s announcement that abolition of the right to buy is to be included in the forthcoming Housing Bill.
03/07/2013
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Housing given modest place in government’s infrastructure priorities, says CIH
Speaking at the Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) annual conference in Manchester housing minister Mark Prisk today set out an extensive series of measures for changes to the housing system.
Chief executive Grainia Long said: “Today Mark Prisk made a comprehensive statement at the CIH conference – this demonstrates how seriously he considers the role of the professional body and its members.
27/06/2013
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Government responds to CIH call for housing to be recognised as infrastructure
The chief secretary to the treasury today announced a programme of £3 billion of public investment in housing.
Grainia Long, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), said: "We have been clear in asking government to make housing part of the UK's infrastructure – today this call has been answered.
27/06/2013
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Unclear whether spending round passes infrastructure test, says CIH
Following today’s spending round CIH chief executive Grainia Long said: “We set government a test to recognise housing as a critically important form of infrastructure – whether this has been answered remains unclear and we wait for the detail in tomorrow’s announcement.”
26/06/2013
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Rents must fall if more people are to come off benefits, says CIH
The government risks never achieving its aim of getting more people off benefits unless rents fall, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
Universal credit will give tenants in lower-paid work more disposable income by reducing the "poverty trap" in the current benefit system. And as a result more working tenants will receive universal credit than now receive housing benefit or tax credits.
26/06/2013
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Housing must invest in skills and talent
The housing industry will be unable to help tackle the housing crisis and deal with the radical changes ahead unless it invests in skills, talent and professionalism.
That was the message from Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) President Paul Tennant today
26/06/2013
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CIH chief executive tells government housing industry is ready to deliver
The Chancellor must harness the productivity and creativity of the housing industry with the scale and power of government, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
Speaking at Housing 2013, CIH’s annual conference and exhibition in Manchester, CIH chief executive Grainia Long said: “To the Chancellor – imagine what we could achieve by matching the productivity and creativity of the housing industry with the scale and power of government. Let us work with you to develop the economic growth this country so badly needs.”
25/06/2013
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Housing Heroes recognised and Rising Star crowned
The unsung heroes of the social housing world have been honoured for their achievements, passion and dedication.
The Housing Heroes Awards, organised by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and Inside Housing magazine, were handed out last night at a ceremony in Manchester, on the eve of Housing 2013 – CIH’s annual conference and exhibition.
25/06/2013
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One in three worried they won’t be able to pay mortgage or rent
A third of people (33 per cent) are concerned they won’t be able to pay their mortgage or rent next year.
New figures from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) show housing costs are taking their toll on millions of people across Great Britain.
22/06/2013
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First organisations to start 'Stepping up to Scrutiny' programme announced
CIH Scotland today announced the ‘early adopters’ organisations which will be the first to undertake the ‘Stepping up to Scrutiny’ training and learning programme, delivered by CIH Scotland in partnership with HouseMark Scotland.
20/06/2013
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CIH welcomes loan guarantee fund details
Confirmation of how the government’s £10 billion housing loan guarantee fund will work has been welcomed by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) announced earlier today (20 June) that the fund was open for business.
20/06/2013
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Bedroom tax is a cut not a reform, CIH Scotland tells UK Parliament
The bedroom tax should not be thought of as a ‘welfare reform’ but simply as a cost-saving measure, CIH Scotland will tell the UK Parliament today. CIH Scotland is at Westminster to give evidence to the Scottish Affairs Committee’s Inquiry into the Bedroom Tax.
11/06/2013
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CIH launches new online learning service
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is to launch a new and improved online learning service.
The new service will build on CIH’s distance learning programmes to make gaining housing qualifications more interactive and interesting, and to make sure they continue to be relevant in today’s challenging environment.
10/06/2013
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Tenancy reforms welcome but MSPs left out on initial tenancies, says CIH Scotland
The long-expected tenancy and allocations changes announced by the Scottish Government have been welcomed by CIH Scotland, but with concern expressed that Parliament will not be given the opportunity to consider the introduction of initial tenancies.
09/06/2013
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CIH Scotland comments on latest Scottish Government housing supply figures
Read CIH Scotland's response to the latest Scottish housing figures.
04/06/2013
Type:Press release
What does the future hold for housing finance in Northern Ireland?
High-profile figures from the worlds of housing and finance will meet to discuss the future of finance and investment in housing today (Wednesday 5 June).
The Chartered Institute of Housing Northern Ireland’s (CIHNI) Housing Finance conference takes place from 9am at the Merchant Hotel, Belfast.
04/06/2013
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Housing support duty will enhance existing good practice
CIH Scotland has added its voice to those bodies welcoming the new duty to provide support to those homeless households who need it.
04/06/2013
Type:Press release
Former CIH president raises more than £20,000 for charity
Former Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) President Robin Lawler has raised more than £20,000 for charity.
A cheque for £23,788.98 has been handed over to the Foyer Federation, which works to transform the circumstances of young people who have faced barriers in their lives.
04/06/2013
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Private rented strategy welcome but effective regulation some way off, says CIH Scotland
The publication of the Scottish Government’s first private rented housing strategy is a major step, but there is a long way to go before Scotland can say the sector is adequately regulated, says CIH Scotland.
03/06/2013
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New appointments for CIH Northern Ireland board
A new chair and vice chair have been appointed to the Chartered Institute of Housing Northern Ireland’s (CIHNI) board.
Charles O’Neill has taken the helm as chair and Laura O’Dowd has been elected vice chair.
03/06/2013
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Use spending round to boost house building
Government risks serious economic consequences unless its next spending round boosts house building, says the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
CIH argues that government has recently taken steps to support demand in the housing market, but must now start adopting measures that directly support the supply of new homes.
31/05/2013
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Bedroom Tax – Can Reclassifying Property Size Help?
Some social landlords may have scope to reclassify the size of particular properties to help avoid the bedroom tax, but it is unlikely to be the answer in more than a small minority of cases, CIH Scotland has said.
28/05/2013
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Minister launches Renting Homes White Paper
Following a commitment in the Homes for Wales 2012 consultation to the reform of housing law, Welsh Government has today launched a white paper proposing a new legal framework for renting a home in Wales
20/05/2013
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CIH urges imagination and integration when building a united community
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has given a cautious welcome to yesterday’s announcement from the First Minister and deputy First Minister on ‘Building a United Community’.
10/05/2013
Type:Press release
Resounding success for retrofitting seminar
There was standing room only at the first joint seminar delivered by CITB-ConstructionSkills NI and the Charted Institute of Housing.
10/05/2013
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Resounding Success for Retrofitting Seminar
There was standing room only at the first joint seminar delivered by CITB-ConstructionSkills NI and the Charted Institute of Housing.
09/05/2013
Type:Press release
CIH welcomes care and anti-social behaviour Bills
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) welcomes the introduction of the Care Bill and Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill outlined in the Queen’s Speech today.
08/05/2013
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Housing can help health and social care providers make savings
Housing can help make big savings for health and social care providers while improving people’s health and wellbeing, according to a new report from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and Tunstall Healthcare.
07/05/2013
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AGM letter from chair and chief executive
This has been an important week for CIH - with significant announcements at our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday. Members are at the heart of everything we do - as part of this commitment we are writing to you with news and developments.
03/05/2013
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Cost of home ownership and renting soars
The cost of buying a home in England has soared by more than 70 per cent in the last decade.
Meanwhile the cost of renting has jumped by almost a third, according to new research from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
03/05/2013
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CIH consultancy and HouseMark appointed managing agent for ALMOs trade body
CIH consultancy and HouseMark are now the managing agents for the National Federation of ALMOs (NFA).
03/05/2013
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Launch of CIH Canada builds the Chartered Institute of Housing’s membership and education services
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is to build its network of housing professionals in Canada.
The organisation is to work with Ontario-based Housing Services Corporation (HSC) to deliver membership and education services.
02/05/2013
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New president confirmed for Chartered Institute of Housing
Paul Tennant has today been confirmed as President of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) following the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
01/05/2013
Type:Press release
Three new directors to join the Chartered Institute of Housing
Three new directors have been appointed at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
01/05/2013
Type:Press release
Housing and dementia survey points the way ahead
The results of the first housing and dementia survey carried out in Scotland have today been published by CIH Scotland and the Scottish Government’s Joint Improvement Team (JIT).
22/04/2013
Type:Press release
New pre-tenancy course to be launched
Ex-offenders are being offered help to make the difficult transition from prison to a permanent home.
22/04/2013
Type:Press release
UK Housing Awards 2013 winners announced
Housing organisations have been honoured for their outstanding work to improve the lives of people in their communities.
The winners of the UK Housing Awards 2013 were announced last night (Tuesday 16 April) at a ceremony at the London Lancaster Hotel hosted by Great British Bake Off presenter Sue Perkins.
17/04/2013
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Members vote for new Vice President
Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) members have elected Steve Stride as the organisation’s new Vice President.
Mr Stride is chief executive of east London housing association Poplar HARCA. The other candidate was Hounslow Homes board chair Martyn Kingsford.
17/04/2013
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Referendum may be derailing right to buy reform, say housing bodies
Reform of the right to buy in Scotland could be derailed by the independence referendum, according to two leading national housing bodies.
17/04/2013
Type:Press release
First Quality Assured Scrutiny accreditation awarded
Housing group GreenSquare and its resident scrutiny panel have celebrated being the first to receive the Quality Assured Scrutiny accreditation.
The Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS), CIH and HouseMark developed the framework of standards using their combined expertise and experience, in consultation with tenants and landlords from across the sector.
11/04/2013
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Housing can provide much-needed jobs and boost the economy
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and the Construction Employers Federation (CEF) and Federation of Master Builders with strong support from the Quarry Producer’s Association of NI (QPANI) and the National House Building Council will be advising the Assembly Committee for Social Development that housing plays a vital role in stimulating economic growth and prosperity.
10/04/2013
Type:Press release
Housing Panel is the right way forward, says CIH Scotland
As an alternative to the current system of court actions in housing cases, a new Housing Panel can provide fair and equitable access to justice for all parties, according to CIH Scotland. It says there is wide recognition that the current system is highly inefficient, being expensive and time-consuming for landlords and intimidating for tenants.
09/04/2013
Type:Press release
How can we tackle London's housing crisis?
Tackling the capital’s housing crisis will be the focus of the Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) first annual London conference.
Deputy mayor for housing, land and property Richard Blakeway will share the latest updates on London’s housing strategy while other key topics will include making the private rented sector work for London, increasing housing supply, the legacy of the Olympics and ending rough sleeping.
05/04/2013
Type:Press release
Bedroom tax to cost more than it can save
The bedroom tax will cost Northern Ireland more to implement than it will save in housing benefit, according to new figures released by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA).
05/04/2013
Type:Press release
CIH response to select committee report on welfare reform
MPs have raised concerns that universal credit could leave the benefits system more vulnerable to fraud as well as resulting in increased rent arrears.
The Chartered Institute of Housing gave evidence to the Commons and Local Government committee on the implementation of welfare reform by local authorities, which was published today.
03/04/2013
Type:Press release
CIH and CITB-Construction Skills NI team up to promote retrofitting and healthier homes
Chartered Institute of Housing in Northern Ireland (CIH) and the CITB-ConstructionSkills NI are joining forces to promote retrofitting and healthier homes.
28/03/2013
Type:Press release
Most social housing tenants still unaware of welfare changes, CIH South West study reveals
More than 80% of social housing tenants in the South West are still unaware of impending benefit changes, according to a joint survey carried out by CIH SW and the National Housing Federation.
28/03/2013
Type:Press release
Government moves to boost home ownership in today’s Budget have been welcomed by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)
However, CIH warned the measures could push up house prices if they fail to stimulate house building on a big enough scale.
20/03/2013
Type:Press release
CIH welcomes report on draft care and support bill
Housing must be given a bigger role in care and support, according to a cross-party report from MPs and peers published today.
The report on the draft care and support bill warns that without greater focus on prevention and integration with health and housing, the care and support system will be unsustainable.
19/03/2013
Type:Press release
CIH Cymru welcomes new ministers
Following a Welsh Government reshuffle CIH Cymru welcomes the appointments of two new ministers with responsibilities for some of the most far-reaching priorities of the sector in Wales.
15/03/2013
Type:Press release
CIH announces Vice Presidential candidates
Two high-profile housing figures have been chosen to contest the Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) Vice Presidential election.
The two candidates, who were openly recruited based on skills and experiences, are Steve Stride, chief executive of east London housing association Poplar HARCA, and Martyn Kingsford, who is chair of the board at Hounslow Homes and also a member of the board at Paragon Community Housing Group.
15/03/2013
Type:Press release
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