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Social housing target lowered due to Stormont impasse
More families in need of social housing will have to wait longer for a home, according to CIH Northern Ireland. Fewer units are due to be built this year following the collapse of power-sharing.
27/06/2017
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Housing organisations have crucial role in a society 'more divided than ever'
Housing organisations must play a central role in a society which is more divided than ever – the chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing has said.
27/06/2017
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CIH Scotland comments on latest biannual homelessness statistics
CIH Scotland has commented on the publication of new homelessness and housing options statistics for Scotland, released today (27 June 2017) by the Scottish Government.
27/06/2017
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Half of renters fear struggle as new figures reveal stark rise in rents
A dramatic rise in private rents compared to earnings revealed in new analysis by the Chartered Institute of Housing is putting housing out of reach for many people, the organisation has said.
27/06/2017
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DUP urged to ensure benefit cuts don't affect social housing
Commenting on the Tory/DUP deal announced today, Nicola McCrudden, CIH director for Northern Ireland, said: "It is disappointing that there has been no agreement to revisit the welfare policies that will impact on people's ability to afford a decent home.
26/06/2017
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Jump in number of homeless households in temporary accommodation 'staggering' says CIH
Responding to the latest homelessness statistics for England, CIH policy and practice officer Faye Greaves said: "Today’s figures are extremely worrying but sadly not surprising – homelessness has been steadily rising in all its forms since 2010, partly because of the pressures on the housing market but also some of the welfare changes that have come into force over the past few years.
22/06/2017
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CIH responds to Queen’s Speech
Responding to today’s Queen’s Speech, Chartered Institute of Housing chief executive Terrie Alafat CBE said: “We need an ambitious, long-term plan to tackle our housing crisis so it is encouraging to hear the government’s commitment to get more homes built and to bring forward the measures outlined in its housing white paper.
21/06/2017
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Choice based lettings could tackle housing inequality
Commenting on the Equality in housing and communities report published today by the Equality Commission, Nicola McCrudden, Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) director for Northern Ireland said: “Tackling housing inequality is fundamentally about building more homes, but we also need to look at how social homes are allocated. The current system can restrict a tenant’s choice to small and often segregated areas.
21/06/2017
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CIH responds to latest affordable housing statistics for England
Responding to figures released today on the number of affordable housing starts and completions funded by the Homes and Communities Agency and the Greater London Authority in England in 2016/17, CIH head of policy Melanie Rees said: "While it is encouraging to see an increase in the number of affordable homes both started and completed, the drop in the number of homes for social rents completed in 2016/17 is deeply concerning. For many people affordable rents are still out of reach and social rents remain the only truly affordable homes.
20/06/2017
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CIH responds to appointment of new housing and planning minister
Responding to the appointment of Alok Sharma MP as the new housing and planning minister at the Department for Communities and Local Government, CIH chief executive Terrie Alafat CBE said: "We’d like to congratulate Alok Sharma on his appointment. The Conservative manifesto rightly recognised that we need an ambitious long-term plan to tackle our national housing crisis.
13/06/2017
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CIH Scotland welcomes rise in new affordable housing approvals
CIH Scotland has commented on the latest quarterly housing statistics for Scotland, published today (13 June 2017) by Scotland's Chief Statistician.
13/06/2017
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CIH Scotland Excellence Awards 2017 now open for nominations
CIH Scotland wants you to tell us about the remarkable people you work with and celebrate the success of projects you've been working on.
09/06/2017
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The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) should ensure that plans by the UK government to make further cuts to benefits don’t result in increased rent arrears and a rise in homelessness says the Chartered Institute of Housing Northern Ireland.
09/06/2017
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CIH Scotland executive director Annie Mauger has commented on the outcome of yesterday's General Election.
09/06/2017
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CIH responds to General Election result
Chartered Institute of Housing chief executive Terrie Alafat CBE said: "We hope our politicians can form an effective new government as quickly as possible – we need action now to solve the housing crisis and prolonged uncertainty will undermine that goal.
09/06/2017
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Not enough focus on affordability - housing professionals say in poll
The majority of housing professionals we surveyed in a poll ahead of the General Election think truly affordable housing hasn't been given enough focus in manifestos.
06/06/2017
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Letter to the Editor: Westminster actions still have an impact on Scottish housing
With the General Election just a few days away, CIH Scotland executive director Annie Mauger reminds voters not to forget about issues affecting Scottish housing when they head to the ballot box this week.
05/06/2017
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CIH responds to latest house-building figures
Commenting on the house-building statistics for England for January to March 2017, published by the Department for Communities and Local Government today, Chartered Institute of Housing deputy chief executive Gavin Smart said: "We need a swift and significant increase in the number of new homes to get to grips with our national housing crisis, so it’s encouraging to see an increase in the number of homes built on both a quarterly and annual basis.
25/05/2017
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Congratulations on being first!
CIH Scotland congratulates the first letting agents to complete the LETWELL programme and the associated CIH level 3 certificate in letting and managing residential property.
23/05/2017
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“21,000 Scots could face up to £22.6m rent gap from planned under 35s LHA cap” – new report
An estimated 21,000 social tenants across Scotland aged under 35 could potentially be adversely affected by UK Government plans to cap housing benefit for social housing tenants from April 2019, collectively facing a rent affordability gap of up to £22.6 million annually. This is a key conclusion of an interim report on the impact of the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) cap on young people in Scotland, commissioned by the Scottish Government in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland and submitted this week to the Scottish Parliament Public Petitions Committee. A final report exploring the potential to mitigate against the impact of LHA restrictions is due to be completed this summer.
22/05/2017
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Not for profit sector should provide affordable rented homes says TD
Housing associations should provide non profit rented housing to tackle soaring rents, Maria Bailey TD tells audience at Dublin Castle housing conference.
19/05/2017
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Chartered Institute of Housing responds to Conservative manifesto
Commenting on the publication of the Conservative party’s General Election manifesto, Chartered Institute of Housing chief executive Terrie Alafat CBE said: "All three major parties have now rightly recognised that we need an ambitious long-term plan to get to grips with our national housing crisis. We know we need to build at least 250,000 homes a year in England to meet demand, so it’s very positive to see commitments to increase house-building in all of the major parties’ manifestos.
18/05/2017
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CIH responds to Liberal Democrat manifesto
Commenting on the publication of the Liberal Democrat party’s General Election manifesto, Chartered Institute of Housing chief executive Terrie Alafat CBE said: "We need a swift and significant increase in the number of new homes being built to get to grips with our national housing crisis, so it’s encouraging to see the Liberal Democrats setting an ambitious target for house building and proposing to directly commission new homes. Historically we have only built anywhere near the number of homes we need when the public sector has been directly involved in building.
17/05/2017
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CIH responds to Labour manifesto
Commenting on the publication of the Labour party’s General Election manifesto, Chartered Institute of Housing chief executive Terrie Alafat CBE said: "We know we need to build around 250,000 homes a year in England to get to grips with our national housing crisis, so it’s encouraging to see Labour setting an ambitious target for house building.
16/05/2017
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Housebuilding growth eases pressure on Northern Ireland families
Commenting on the latest Northern Ireland Housing Bulletin released today, Nicola McCrudden, Chartered Institute of Housing director for Northern Ireland said: “Today’s statistics highlight the ongoing recovery of the private housebuilding industry.
09/05/2017
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Search for next CIH vice president gets underway
The search for the Chartered Institute of Housing’s next vice president is officially underway.
05/05/2017
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Election 2017: fixing broken housing market needs cross-party consensus
Political parties must focus on policies to build more homes, make housing more affordable and get to grips with rising homelessness, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
28/04/2017
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CIH Northern Ireland welcomes growth in new homes
Commenting on NHBC’s latest new home registration statistics released today, Nicola McCrudden, Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Director for Northern Ireland, said: “The steady growth in the number of new homes being built is welcoming but we need to do more to unblock our housing supply problem.
27/04/2017
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UK Housing Awards winners announced in record-breaking year
The winners of the 2017 UK Housing Awards have been revealed at a ceremony in London which was attended by more than 700 housing professionals.
27/04/2017
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New charter launched to support the growth of shared ownership
Housing organisations are being urged to sign up to a new charter on shared ownership developed by CIH.
26/04/2017
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Research will explore work to tackle homelessness
A new research project will explore how councils and housing associations can best work together to tackle homelessness.
25/04/2017
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Election 'an ideal opportunity to look pragmatically at housing crisis'
CIH chief executive Terrie Alafat has said an early election would be an ideal opportunity to look pragmatically at solving the housing crisis.
19/04/2017
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CIH Cymru has launched a campaign aimed at getting local council election candidates to focus on housing issues ahead of polling day on 4 May.
13/04/2017
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CIH campaign to help members ensure local council candidates have a handle on housing
CIH Scotland are urging members to take the opportunity to challenge campaigning local council election candidates on their housing priorities over the next few weeks to ensure they have a handle on housing issues specific to their area.
13/04/2017
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New housing research centre will make 'a very real difference'
A new £7.5 million housing research centre will make ‘a very real difference’ in our understanding of the challenges facing housing in the UK.
06/04/2017
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Getting planning system right 'crucial' to meeting 50,000 affordable homes target
Successful reform of Scotland’s planning system will be crucial if the Scottish Government’s target of delivering 50,000 new affordable homes by the end of the current Scottish Parliament is to be met.
04/04/2017
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Gap between LHA and rents putting private rents 'out of reach'
The gap between the help with housing costs that young, single people in the private sector get and their rents is making housing virtually inaccessible, new research has revealed.
31/03/2017
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2017 Scottish Housing Day aims to help public make informed choices
This year’s official Scottish Housing Day will take place on Thursday the 21st September, it has been announced.
28/03/2017
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Passage of bill ‘hugely positive’ as figures reveal continued scale of homelessness
CIH has welcomed the news that the Homelessness Reduction Bill has passed its final stage in the House of Lords as new figures reveal the continued scale of the problem.
23/03/2017
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The housing sector has a critical role to play in meeting the needs of people living with dementia as the number of individuals diagnosed with the condition annually is predicted to rise to 19,473 by 2020.
15/03/2017
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New research shows high tenant satisfaction with mid-market rent
New research commissioned by CIH Scotland in partnership with Wheatley Group has found high levels of satisfaction among tenants living in mid-market rent properties in Scotland.
15/03/2017
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Housing Minister launches scrutiny guide for social tenants and landlords
A best practice guide to embedding tenant scrutiny in social housing has been officially launched today (Tuesday 14th March) by Scottish Government Minister for Local Government and Housing Kevin Stewart.
14/03/2017
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CIH Scotland appoints three new board members
The Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland (CIH Scotland) has today (Tuesday 14th March) confirmed the appointment of three new board members as their annual housing festival gets underway at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow.
14/03/2017
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CIH approved as a main apprenticeship provider
CIH has been approved as a main apprenticeship training provider for the new housing and property management apprenticeships.
14/03/2017
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Housing body adds voice to growing concerns over Universal Credit roll-out impact and costs
The Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland (CIH Scotland) has added its voice to growing concerns about the negative social impact and spiralling costs of implementing Universal Credit.
13/03/2017
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Time for radical thinking on the future of social security in Scotland?
CIH Scotland executive director Annie Mauger writes for the Herald on the future of social security in Scotland.
13/03/2017
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Budget ‘early missed opportunity’ to take forward housing agenda
The deputy chief executive of CIH has described today's budget announcement as a 'missed opportunity'.
08/03/2017
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Ambition to solve housing crisis 'impossible' if funding balance continues
The government’s ambition to solve the housing crisis will not be possible if an imbalance in housing funding continues, CIH has said, as new figures reveal just £8 billion of the £51 billion earmarked for housing up to 2021 will directly fund affordable homes.
03/03/2017
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Best in housing celebrated at annual awards
People who work in housing and homelessness across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have been recognised for their contribution to local communities at a prestigious awards ceremony.
02/03/2017
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CIH Scotland welcomes new Scottish Government guidance on registration of letting agents
The Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland has welcomed the publication today (27 February 2017) of new guidance from the Scottish Government on the registration of letting agents
27/02/2017
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New inquiry into lower benefit cap welcomed
CIH has welcomed the announcement that the Work and Pensions Committee will be conducting an inquiry into the effects of the lower benefit cap.
24/02/2017
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More than 140 attend housing white paper event with minister
More than 140 housing professionals attended an event arranged by housing minister Gavin Barwell and jointly hosted by CIH to discuss the housing white paper.
21/02/2017
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Housing professionals invited to share views with minister at events
Housing minister Gavin Barwell is inviting housing professionals to join him to share their views on the housing white paper at a series of regional events.
16/02/2017
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'We need a diverse house building model to solve the housing crisis.'
Government must support all kinds of house builders to build the homes we need, says Kate Henderson, the chief executive of the Town and Country Planning Association, in the latest of our exclusive articles compiled as part of the 75th anniversary of the Beveridge Report.
15/02/2017
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Supported housing for older people 'should be excluded from new proposals until 2022'
Supported housing for older people should be excluded from new funding proposals until at least 2022 – CIH has said in its response to the government's consultation.
14/02/2017
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CIH Scotland comments on social tenants in Scotland statistics
New statistics on social tenants in Scotland (2015) have been released today (14 February 2017) by the Scottish Government.
14/02/2017
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The Big Picture photography competition winners unveiled in exhibition
The winners of The Big Picture - CIH's centenary photography competition to showcase the value of housing - were unveiled to hundreds of housing professionals at an exhibition at our presidential dinner.
08/02/2017
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'Time to make council housing a big part of the solution to the housing crisis'
The building of new council homes should be a key part of solving our housing crisis, argues Martin Wheatley, from the campaign for social housing (SHOUT), in the latest of our exclusive articles compiled as part of the 75th anniversary of the Beveridge Report.
08/02/2017
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Tale of two cities: more homes being built but homelessness is getting worse
Commenting on the latest Northern Ireland Housing Bulletin released today, Nicola McCrudden, Chartered Institute of Housing director for Northern Ireland said “Today’s statistics highlight the two very different sides to our housing market. More houses are being built but increasing numbers of people are unable to maintain a home.
07/02/2017
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'Important shift' in housing policy but more still needed to support those who need housing most
• CIH welcomes positive moves in white paper to address lack of supply and crucial recognition of role of local authorities
• ‘Housing still remains out of reach for a significant number of people’ – chief executive Terrie Alafat says
• Calls for government to back measures with extra funding in budget
07/02/2017
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Achievements in housing to be recognised at annual awards night
People who work in housing and homelessness are to be recognised at an awards ceremony for their contribution to local communities.
31/01/2017
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CIH Scotland comments on new Scottish household projections
Newly published 2014-based figures projecting the number and type of households there will be in Scotland by 2039 were published today (31st January) by the National Records of Scotland.
31/01/2017
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'Housing must be central to efforts to tackle poverty'
In the first of a number of exclusive articles which shine a light on the link between poverty and housing, Brian Robson, from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, argues housing must be at the heart of any plan to solve poverty in the UK.
25/01/2017
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CIH calls on government to introduce new standards for private rented sector
New minimum standards should be introduced for the private rented sector and landlords should receive tax incentives for signing up to accreditation schemes, the Chartered Institute of Housing has said.
25/01/2017
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Shared ownership now seen as a key route onto housing ladder
Shared ownership is now seen as one of the key ways to get onto the housing ladder, a report launched by CIH and Orbit today reveals.
24/01/2017
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Exclusive series of expert comment pieces will profile poverty and housing crisis
Tackling poverty and our housing crisis will be the focus of a series of exclusive articles from leading experts in housing, social policy and economics which will be published by CIH as part of the 75th anniversary of the Beveridge Report.
20/01/2017
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Nearly 250,000 of the cheapest rented homes will be lost between 2012 and 2020
Measures to support the building of new affordable rented homes is ‘desperately needed’, the Chartered Institute of Housing has said after it predicted nearly 250,000 of the cheapest rented homes could be lost between 2012 and 2020.
18/01/2017
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CIH Scotland comments on new Scottish homelessness statistics
CIH Scotland has commented on new figures on homelessness in Scotland, published today (17 January 2017) by the Scottish Government.
17/01/2017
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CIH welcomes proposed changes to private renting
An independent housing panel to deal with disputes between private tenants and landlords would be mutually beneficial, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Northern Ireland. The organisation is also supporting new checks on property conditions, saying it will help to boost standards.
10/01/2017
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Chartered Institute of Housing appoints new director in Wales
A new director for Wales has been appointed by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH). Matt Dicks will take up his new role in early 2017.
20/12/2016
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CIH Scotland comments on draft Scottish Budget
CIH Scotland has commented on the draft Scottish Budget for 2017-18, presented today (15th December) to the Scottish Parliament by Scottish Finance Secretary Derek Mackay.
15/12/2016
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Rise in homelessness has ‘become predictable’ - response to latest figures
Latest homelessness figures show increase in the number of homeless households and a 9 per cent climb in the number of households living in temporary accommodation last quarter, compared to the same period in 2015.
15/12/2016
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CIH joins International Ethics Standards Coalition
CIH has joined a new international coalition which has published the first set of globally-recognised ethics standards for real-estate and related professional organisations.
14/12/2016
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CIH Northern Ireland welcomes plans to reverse reclassification of housing associations
Communities Minister Paul Givan has published a plan to reverse reclassification of housing associations, launching a consultation on the legislative changes needed to ensure housing associations remain as independent social enterprises.
14/12/2016
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Gypsy sites 'should be central part of tackling housing crisis' - new report
Providing Gypsy and Traveller sites should be made a central part of tackling the UK’s housing crisis, a report released today says.
13/12/2016
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Housing Heroes Awards 2017 now open
Entries for the Housing Heroes Awards, which recognise the outstanding individuals and teams in housing, are now open.
12/12/2016
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Century of CIH and professional housing marked in style
A century of CIH and professional housing was marked in style at a series of centenary events across the UK.
12/12/2016
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New regeneration strategy welcome but more funding needed
Gavin Smart, deputy chief executive of CIH, has welcomed the additional funding announced in the government's regeneration strategy but says more will be needed for regeneration to reach its potential to deliver the homes we need.
08/12/2016
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Separate regulator 'will create robust backdrop for more house building'
CIH has welcomed the government's plans to separate the regulator from the Homes and Communities Agency.
01/12/2016
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CIH Cymru welcome extra £30m to support affordable housing target
Today, the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children Carl Sargeant announced an extra £30m to support the delivery of the 20,000 affordable homes target.
01/12/2016
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Roundtable explores how regeneration could help tackle housing crisis
MPs and leading professionals came together to explore how regeneration could be a key part of tackling the housing crisis at a CIH parliamentary roundtable.
30/11/2016
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Series of events celebrate CIH's centenary
A series of events will take part across the country on December 8 and 9 to celebrate CIH's centenary.
28/11/2016
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Letting agents fees legislation needs to be revisited
Commenting on the Chancellor’s proposals, announced earlier today, to end the practice of charging letting fees, Nicola McCrudden, Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) director for Northern Ireland, said: “We know that letting agent fees are simply too high for many people. Removing that barrier will make it easier for them to get access to a home.”
23/11/2016
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CIH Cymru welcomes announcement of extra £400million for Wales following autumn statement
Following the autumn statement CIH Cymru welcomed the additional £400m as a result of infrastructure investment and reiterated their pre-election call for housing to be seen as a fundamental part of national infrastructure.
23/11/2016
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Focus on housing in Autumn Statement ‘a big step in the right direction’
Measures to support housing announced in the Autumn Statement represent a 'big step in the right direction', CIH has said.
23/11/2016
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CIH Scotland comments on Autumn Statement
CIH Scotland has commented on the Chancellor's Autumn Statement, presented today (23 November 2016) to the House of Commons.
23/11/2016
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Rates for private rented homes in need of reform
Commenting on finance minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir’s proposed changes to rates – property taxes based on the value of homes – announced today, Nicola McCrudden, Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) director for Northern Ireland, said: “We support today’s proposal that rates would apply to university halls of residence.
22/11/2016
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CIH welcomes dropping of compulsory Pay to Stay
CIH has welcomed the government's announcement that it is dropping compulsory Pay to Stay.
22/11/2016
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Record entries into UK Housing Awards 2017
More than 400 submissions have been made in the UK Housing Awards 2017, smashing the previous record.
22/11/2016
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'Extremely worrying' drop in affordable housing supply highlights need for action
The government must act now to boost affordable house building, CIH chief executive Terrie Alafat has said, after new figures show supply has halved in the last year.
17/11/2016
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Redfern Review highlights need for homes of all kinds
The Redfern Review, published today, highlights a need for new homes for both sale and rent, CIH has said.
16/11/2016
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CIH comments on new house building figures
Commenting on today’s house building figures, CIH chief executive Terrie Alafat said: "An 11 per cent increase in net supply to 189,650 net additions in 2015/16 is a step in the right direction but it falls far short of the 250,000 homes required each year to meet new and existing housing need.
15/11/2016
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Winners of CIH Excellence Awards announced
The winners of Scotland’s annual awards for excellence in housing were announced on Friday night at an awards dinner sponsored by Utilita at Double Tree by Hilton in Glasgow.
14/11/2016
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Housing market recovery continues despite EU referendum jitters
Commenting on the Northern Ireland Housing Bulletin April – June 2016, released today, Nicola McCrudden, Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) director for Northern Ireland, said: "These new figures carry some welcome signs for the housing market, but there’s still room for improvement.
08/11/2016
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New CIH research shows impact of benefit cap on children and families
A new cap on overall benefits will have a widespread and severe impact on almost 20,000 children living in around 6,700 families across Scotland, the Chartered Institute of Housing has warned.
01/11/2016
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CIH Northern Ireland comments on new cap on benefits
Commenting on the CIH research into the new cap of benefits, released today, CIH Northern Ireland policy and public affairs manager Justin Cartwright said: "The Department for Communities estimates that 2,600 Northern Ireland families will be impacted by the new cap on benefits.
01/11/2016
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New benefit cap will have 'widespread and severe impact' - new research
A new cap on overall benefits will have a widespread and severe impact on more than 116,000 families across Great Britain – the Chartered Institute of Housing has warned.
01/11/2016
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CIH welcomes progress of Homelessness Reduction Bill
CIH has welcomed the progress of the Homeless Reduction Bill as it passed its second reading in parliament today.
28/10/2016
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Housing organisations 'must start planning' ahead of new apprenticeship levy
Housing organisations must start preparing for the introduction of a new apprenticeship levy now, the Chartered Institute of Housing has said.
27/10/2016
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CIH members are 'more important than ever' says housing minister
Mr Barwell was speaking at our House of Lords reception with Inside Housing to celebrate 100 years of CIH and professional housing.
26/10/2016
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