Webinar takeaways: Housing delivery in Ireland: The front-facing perspective
From outdated systems and growing caseloads to staff resilience and the importance of maintaining strong resident relationships, here are six key insights from recent discussions on front-facing housing delivery in Ireland.
‘Left to Rot’: A searing indictment of Britain’s broken homes and those responsible
Daniel Hewitt’s new book, Left to Rot, examines the causes and human consequences of Britain’s housing crisis, and what needs to change to fix it.
Building a stronger, survivor-centred response to domestic abuse
As new legal safeguards for abuse victims come into effect in Scotland, Bryony Willett and Lucy Wilmot explain how Home Group has been proactively working to improve the way it responds to domestic abuse.
Getting Section 106 back on track
Megan Hinch looks at how new government-backed Section 106 guidance developed by CIH and its partners could boost the numbers of affordable homes delivered via the mechanism.
The Housing Community Summit 2026: Bridging the divide
All the big talking points from The Housing Community Summit 2026.
What is ‘El Niño’ and what does it mean for housing professionals in the next few months?
This article aims to demystify El Niño, why it matters, and some of the things you should be considering in the coming weeks.
ReCAP: Putting culture, accountability and participation on the menu at the 'repairs café'
On 13 August, over 60 residents and engagement staff from 17 different housing associations took part in a World Café-style workshop hosted by Your Housing Group (YHG). What was on the menu? All things repairs and maintenance.
CIH membership: Focus on learners
We offer discounted or free membership to learners studying a CIH housing qualification, read more about the benefits that'll help you get qualified.
Get involved in Scottish Housing Day
As Scottish Housing Day 2026 approaches, CIH Scotland’s policy and practice officer Susanne Flynn looks ahead to the final preparations and highlights some of the ways you can get involved.
What do Reform and Conservative immigration policies mean in reality?
Reform UK and the Conservatives have recently proposed policies outlining tighter restrictions for housing we outline what the reality is along with the wider implications for the sector.
Exploring CIH events: What's coming up in the autumn
Autumn can be a busy time, but don’t let that stop you from continuing to learn and grow as a housing professional. Learn from experts about supporting tenants, AI and housing, and much more!
The habitual residence test: Key questions answered
This blog unpacks the eligibility rules for housing, homelessness support and benefits, focussing on the habitual residence test.
From accountancy to advocacy: My first six months in housing engagement
In this blog, CIH Scotland Engagement Manager Gordon Smith reflects on his first six months in post, what he has learned from the sector and his hopes for the future.
Webinar takeaways: Competence and Conduct regulatory requirements in practice
Our recent member-exclusive webinar explored how social landlords in England are approaching the Competence and Conduct Standard, what good practice looks like and how the sector is navigating shared challenges.
Preparing for STAIRs: Why data alone won’t deliver good housing management
Ahead of the introduction of STAIRs, Matt Jones explains how MSV Housing has transformed the way it uses data to support more proactive housing management.
