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CIH urges imagination and integration when building a united community
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has given a cautions welcome to yesterday’s announcement from the First Minister and deputy First Minister on ‘Building a United Community’.
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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Northern Ireland board elections
Are you an effective decision-maker, passionate about all aspects of housing and communities, committed to good governance and to the role CIH Northern Ireland can play in influencing and shaping policy and practice?
14/03/2013
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CIH welcomes House of Lords report on ageing
CIH has welcomed a new House of Lords committee report on ageing published today (14 March).
14/03/2013
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Work harder to demonstrate economic value, CIH chief executive tells conference
Housing organisations must work harder to demonstrate how much they contribute to the economy, according to Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) chief executive Grainia Long.
14/03/2013
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How will housing management be delivered in the future?
Shared services and outsourcing could play a significant part in an emerging ‘mixed market’ of housing association structures, partnerships and approaches, according to a new report from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
13/03/2013
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Regulator says ‘perfect storm is brewing’
Scottish Housing Regulator Chair Kay Blair says lending difficulties, pension liabilities and welfare reform are among the factors generating a ‘perfect storm’ for registered social landlords.
13/03/2013
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George Clarke: Wales needs to think small
In his keynote address to TAI 2013 George Clarke, empty homes campaigner and independent advisor to the UK government on housing, sent out the message that we need to think small to try and conquer the obstacles to meeting housing need.
13/03/2013
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Bedroom tax concessions welcome but not enough, says CIH
Responding to today's announcement from Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith that foster carers and some parents of members of the armed forces will be exempt from the bedroom tax, Chartered Institute of Housing chief executive Grainia Long said: “These concessions are welcome but they are not enough. Other people are also unfairly affected.
12/03/2013
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Questions remain over long term supply capacity, says CIH Scotland
Whilst completions of new homes in the next two years are likely to meet targets, big questions remain over how many homes will be completed after the end of the current three year programme in March 2015, CIH Scotland has warned.
12/03/2013
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Help local authorities build more homes by lifting borrowing cap
CIH is calling on ministers to support an amendment to the Growth and Infrastructure Bill being discussed in the House of Lords today.
It would remove the the cap on local authority housing debt - an issue CIH has been campaigning on for some time.
12/03/2013
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Regeneration celebrated in new publication
A range of successful regeneration initiatives is showcased in a new publication being launched by CIH Scotland at its Annual Conference and Exhibition in Glasgow today.
12/03/2013
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UK Government ‘in a mess’ over bedroom tax, says CIH Scotland
The mixed messages coming from the UK Government on whether bedroom tax will penalise families with disabled children are unhelpful and confusing, according to CIH Scotland.
12/03/2013
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Take radical decisions on public land to help tackle housing shortage
Public sector organisations should take more immediate action to release surplus public land to aid housing development, according to Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) chief executive Grainia Long.
07/03/2013
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Bedroom tax will cut number of new homes being built, Lord Best tells South East Conference
The bedroom tax will cut the number of new homes social housing providers are able to build, the Chartered Institute of Housing’s South East Conference and Exhibition heard today.
06/03/2013
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New supply figures show scale of challenge for new social housing, says CIH Scotland
In the first three quarters of 2012/13, less than half the number of social sector homes were started in Scotland, compared with the same period in 2009/10 and 2010/11, according to figures published by the Scottish Government on Wednesday. CIH Scotland says this shows the scale of the challenge facing councils, housing associations and the Scottish Government in getting the current Affordable Housing Supply Programme moving.
06/03/2013
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Work harder to influence government on housing, Alastair Campbell tells CIH conference
Housing must work harder to push the industry to the top of the public and political agenda, former Labour director of communications Alastair Campbell has told the Chartered Institute of Housing’s South East Conference and Exhibition.
06/03/2013
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Build homes to boost GDP, CIH South East Conference hears
Housing can help boost Britain’s “stumbling” economic recovery, according to industry experts at the Chartered Institute of Housing’s South East Conference and Exhibition.
The event, which is taking place at the Brighton Hilton Metropole, got underway today.
05/03/2013
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Young people locked out of home ownership
Home ownership among young people in England has collapsed by a third in the past two decades.
A new report from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) shows that 43 per cent of people aged 25-34 owned their own home in 2012 – down from 67 per cent in 1992.
04/03/2013
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Rent review vital to avoid social housing industry grinding to a halt
Government must commit to a public review of social and affordable housing rent policy or risk the industry grinding to a halt, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and housing association L&Q.
01/03/2013
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Northern Ireland households almost twice as likely to be hit by bedroom tax, says CIH
Almost two-thirds of Northern Ireland’s working age housing benefit claimants in the social sector will be hit by the bedroom tax.
New analysis from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) shows that 62 per cent of working age tenants on housing benefit in Northern Ireland will be affected by the under-occupation penalty – compared with 33 per cent across Great Britain.
28/02/2013
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CIH urges action from Chancellor to deliver 100,000 homes
Government can generate billions of pounds and support more than 20,000 jobs by investing in housing, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH). CIH has written to Chancellor George Osborne ahead of next month's Budget urging him to adopt a four-point plan to deliver 100,000 new and refurbished homes for rent across the market and affordable rented sectors, creating £5.7bn of economic activity and supporting 24,000 jobs each year.
26/02/2013
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Housing chiefs sceptical about independence
Only one in eight Scottish housing leaders think housing will get a better deal under independence or greater fiscal powers, according to a CIH Scotland survey.
26/02/2013
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CIH welcomes new HCA chief executive
The Homes and Communities Agency has appointed Andy Rose as its new permanent chief executive.
22/02/2013
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Double whammy for regeneration prospects
Prospects for housing-based regeneration face the double whammy of lower grant rates and the general economic downturn, according to CIH Scotland.
19/02/2013
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UK Housing Awards 2013 shortlist announced
More than 60 housing organisations have reached the final stages of the UK Housing Awards for their outstanding work improving the lives of people in their communities.
The awards, now in their seventeenth year and organised jointly by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and Inside Housing magazine, attracted more than 300 entries.
15/02/2013
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New category created for the NI Housing Awards
With only two weeks left to book your place at the NI Housing Awards the judging panel have decided to create a new category for the Awards ceremony.
13/02/2013
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CIH comment: government social care announcement
Following Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt's announcement of funding reforms for care and support - including a £75,000 cap on care costs - CIH chief executive Grainia Long said: “We want to see a more preventative approach. Including measures like the costs of adaptations in the calculation of how much people should pay would help them start to plan earlier and more proactively.
12/02/2013
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Further housing money provides flexibility for the future, says CIH Scotland
The further new money for housing announced by Finance Secretary John Swinney in Parliament on Wednesday has been warmly welcomed by CIH Scotland.
06/02/2013
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'Government must show more ambition'
The UK’s economic recovery is being hampered by a lack of concrete government action on housing, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
Incoming president Paul Tennant will make the comments at the organisation’s Presidential Dinner this evening, when Mayor of London Boris Johnson will be outlining his vision to solve the capital’s housing crisis
06/02/2013
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CIH welcomes progress on NAMA dividend
Minister Jan O’Sullivan’s announcement on an expected increase in the number of NAMA properties being made available for social housing in the Republic of Ireland, was welcomed today by the Chartered Institute of Housing.
01/02/2013
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Welfare reform biggest concern for housing leaders
Welfare reform is the biggest worry for housing leaders in 2013, a Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) survey has revealed.
CIH questioned 300 senior figures from across the industry for its annual UK housing panel report, with more than three quarters of respondents citing welfare reform as their main concern.
31/01/2013
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CIH announces growth strategy focusing on members and professional standards
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has announced an ambitious strategy for growth that will feature significant investment in its membership, in its role as an awarding body for professional standards, and in online education.
28/01/2013
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New Learn, Improve, and Influence Board members announced
High-profile figures from across the housing industry have been appointed to the Chartered Institute of Housing’s Learn, Improve and Influence Boards.
25/01/2013
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CIH and Habinteg name winner of Nicky Chapman Award
A dad of three who recovered from the double setback of major surgery and losing his job to forge a new career in housing has landed a trainee of the year award.
Habinteg Housing Association and the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) have handed Paul Blayney the Nicky Chapman Award under the Positive Action for Disability (PAfD) scheme.
23/01/2013
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Ninety NIHE staff sign up for CIH Certificate in Housing Practice
Staff from NIHE received their Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice from the Chartered Institute of Housing, at a special presentation event today at Housing Centre.
16/01/2013
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Time to be radical on housing disputes, says CIH Scotland
Only the creation of a specialist housing tribunal will address the shortcomings of the current system for settling housing disputes and legal actions, according to CIH Scotland.
16/01/2013
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Bill changes could help protect vulnerable tenants, says CIH
Changes to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill could help protect vulnerable tenants in the private rented sector, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
16/01/2013
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Boris Johnson to address CIH Presidential Dinner
London Mayor Boris Johnson is to address the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) annual Presidential Dinner.
Mr Johnson will be the guest speaker at this year’s event, which takes place at the Natural History Museum in London on 6 February 2013.
14/01/2013
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Short list of nominations for the NI Housing Awards
The Northern Ireland Housing Awards will be taking place at Belfast City Hall on 28 February 2013 and as many of us are looking ahead to 2013; here at CIH NI we will be celebrating what has been best about housing in 2012 at the Awards.
11/01/2013
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CIH reaction to Nick Boles' call for more house-building
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has commented on planning minister Nick Boles’ call for more house-building and the announcement that communities will receive cash incentives to accept development.
10/01/2013
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Empty homes: top of the new year Assembly agenda with cross-party support
In a statement yesterday to the Welsh Assembly Minister Huw Lewis AM said he is confident that the full £10 million allocated to the Houses into Homes initiative will be drawn down by local authorities by March this year.
09/01/2013
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CIH reacts to Northern Ireland Housing Executive announcement
Restructuring the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) is an opportunity to create a better housing system for Northern Ireland, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
09/01/2013
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CIH NI Housing Awards shortlisting announcement
With the New Year upon us, at CIH NI our attention is fully focussed on the upcoming NI Housing awards ceremony at Belfast City Hall.
09/01/2013
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Benefits uprating bill raises serious concerns, says CIH
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has expressed serious concerns about the Welfare Benefits Uprating Bill, which MPs are voting on today.
The bill imposes a one per cent cap on increases in working-age benefits and some tax credits until 2016.
08/01/2013
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CIH reaction to mid-term review
The Chartered Institute of Housing has called for more action on the ground after the government pledged to make building more homes a priority in its mid-term review.
08/01/2013
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Christmas bonus for affordable housing welcomed by CIH Scotland
The Scottish Government announcement yesterday of additional funding for capital projects that has been made available to Scotland will provide a welcome additional boost to affordable housing, says CIH Scotland. As part of a £205 million package of construction and maintenance projects announced on Tuesday, £50m was awarded for affordable housing over the three year period to 2014/15.
21/12/2012
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CIH welcomes plans to phase in benefits cap
GOVERNMENT plans to phase in next year’s benefits cap have been welcomed by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
20/12/2012
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Property tax could penalise homeowners looking to save energy, says CIH
HOMEOWNERS in the Republic of Ireland face being penalised for trying to save energy, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
20/12/2012
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NI Census Households and Accommodation
The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency has released further results from the 2011 Census, which was held on 27 March 2011.
19/12/2012
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CIH NI: How we have helped you in 2012
2012 has been a busy and productive year for CIH in Northern Ireland, a year in which we have strived to further support our members and the sector.
19/12/2012
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CIH NI receives highest number of nominations for the NI Housing Awards 2013!
CIH Northern Ireland is pleased to announce that we have received the highest number of nominations ever for the NI Housing Awards 2013. We have been inundated with nominations from organisations across Northern Ireland for each of our award categories.
18/12/2012
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CIH consultancy and HouseMark to run NFA
A new managing agent has been appointed by the National Federation of ALMOs (NFA). CIH consultancy and partners HouseMark will take over the running of the trade body, which represents 54 Arm’s Length Management Organisations across England, from April 2013.
18/12/2012
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CIH responds to direct payment pilot findings
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published early findings from the Direct Payment Demonstration Projects, showing numbers of tenants taking part and payment levels.
18/12/2012
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Ambitious housing strategy can boost society and the economy, says CIH NI
THE Northern Irish government has a vital opportunity to put inclusive, diverse communities at the heart of its housing agenda, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing Northern Ireland (CIH NI).
14/12/2012
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CIH praised for help in developing new anti-social behaviour proposals
NEW legislation will help landlords tackle anti-social behaviour more effectively, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
13/12/2012
Type:Press release
Only two days left to nominate for the NI Housing Awards
Closing date for the NI Housing Awards is the 14 December which means you only have two days left to nominate your organisation or an individual for the NI Housing Awards.
12/12/2012
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Universal credit details welcomed by CIH
MOVES to clarify details of the universal credit scheme have been welcomed by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
12/12/2012
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Local authorities: ready to innovate to deliver WHQS
A recent round table discussion highlighted the readiness of local authorities to face up to the challenge of delivering WHQS. Whilst the primary obstacle of funding was all too apparent the participating authorities helped identify the route ahead, with collaboration, clarification of the role of partners and the route to funding all high on the list of priorities.
07/12/2012
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Autumn statement does not go far enough on housing, says CIH
Moves to boost the housing industry in the government’s autumn statement do not go far enough, the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has warned.
05/12/2012
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Councils to take big hit on temporary accommodation, says CIH Scotland
Only now are some local authorities coming to terms with the impact the initial Housing Benefit changes will have on temporary homelessness accommodation from next April, according to CIH Scotland.
Temporary accommodation owned and managed directly by councils will be affected by both the bedroom tax and the weekly household benefit cap. But CIH Scotland says that in recent weeks there has been considerable confusion about the position, owing mainly to a DWP circular which appeared to refer only to temporary accommodation leased from other landlords.
29/11/2012
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Housing can help grow the economy, but we must act now says CIH
George Osborne will deliver his plans for the economy in the autumn statement on 5 December. In a submission to the Chancellor of the Exchequer the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) clearly shows how housing can help return the economy to growth – which government have continually stated is their top priority.
27/11/2012
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Welsh organisations lead the way
A new report by the Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru has concluded that Welsh housing organisations are amongst the best performing in the UK. Across issues as diverse as developing new affordable housing, improving energy efficiency and working in some of the most socially disadvantaged communities, Wales leads the way.
26/11/2012
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Time is right for housing tribunals, says CIH Scotland
The case for specialist housing tribunals as an alternative to the court system is stronger than ever, according to CIH Scotland.
25/11/2012
Type:Press release
400,000 low income working families will be worse off with Universal Credit
The findings of a CIH report estimate that 400,000 working families will have less income with Universal Credit in 2015 than they did in 2010, demonstrating that the government's aim for households to be better off in work than out of work under Universal Credit is not the case for all families.
22/11/2012
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Getting the design of Universal Credit right now is critical to its success
Responding to the DWP select committee report, 'Universal Credit implementation: meeting the needs of vulnerable claimants', CIH urges government to take note of the findings in the report, which concluded that many of the principles underpinning Universal Credit are positive, but getting the implementation of the system is critical in order not to disadvantage low income households.
22/11/2012
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Deputy Prime Minister's commitment of £225m for new homes is welcomed
Responding to the Deputy Prime Minister’s speech to the national house building council the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) chief executive, Grainia Long, said: “The Deputy Prime Minister is absolutely correct that we face a housing crisis and that we have failed to build the number of homes that we need for many years.
22/11/2012
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Mid-term report highlights government’s lack of progress on housing
Half way through the parliamentary term the coalition government is failing to fix Britain’s broken housing market, leading housing groups warn today.
15/11/2012
Type:Press release
Revised tenancy fraud figures more accurate
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is pleased to see the Audit Commission’s revised tenancy fraud figures, which now reflect a more accurate picture of the problem in our sector.
08/11/2012
Type:Press release
Bedroom Tax Guidance from CIH Scotland
Practical preparations for the bedroom tax and the reforms that follow it are the focus of new guidance published today by CIH Scotland. Undertaken with financial support from the Scottish Government, the free guidance is aimed at supporting landlords in the crucial preparations needed to assess and then try to limit the impact of the reforms on tenants and landlords.
05/11/2012
Type:Press release
Building Successful Communities - The Excellence in Regeneration Award 2013
Submit a nomination by 12 December and make sure your regeneration project gets a chance to claim the wider recognition it deserves!
02/11/2012
Type:Press release
NAO report confirms housing benefit reforms will put thousands of homes out of reach
A report published today by the National Audit Office (NAO) backs up research conducted by the Chartered Institute of Housing for the Guardian in January 2012, which found that more than 800,000 homes will be out of reach to low income families across the UK due to changes to housing benefit.
01/11/2012
Type:Press release
New director for CIH Northern Ireland appointed
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is pleased to announce that Cecilia Keaveney, has been appointed director for CIH Northern Ireland. Cecilia brings with her a wealth of experience in education, housing and as a former public representative - she also has a great understanding of what the sector needs.
30/10/2012
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Proposal to cut Benefit for under-25s is unfair and will increase homelessness, says CIH Cymru
Proposals to cut housing benefit for the under 25s are based on huge misconceptions about the actual living circumstances of younger people, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru.
26/10/2012
Type:Press release
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