Help to Buy: Is there a case for bringing it back?
Liam Turner explores the arguments for and against a new Help to Buy scheme in England.
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From outdated systems and growing caseloads to staff resilience and the importance of maintaining strong resident relationships, here are six key insights from recent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.
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.
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!
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.
Specialist accommodation: Why housing and social care need a shared planning framework
OVAC Group’s Dr Ngozi Fakeye and Wokingham Borough Council’s Sukh Singh explain how a shared framework can help local authorities’ housing and social care teams better plan for specialist accommodation.
Supporting the supporters: The Northern Ireland homelessness charity putting staff wellbeing above all else
Unlocked sat down with Simon Community’s director of HR and organisational development to find out how its non-negotiable commitment to employee wellbeing is helping the organisation to deliver on its fundamental mission.
No public funds, no tenancy? Understanding immigration control
In this article we break down what immigration control is, the definition of different leave to remain statuses and why this is so relevant to the housing sector.
Why the CIH professional standards are key to a better housing sector
We’ve all got our part to play to make the housing sector the best it can be for residents, housing organisations, and our colleagues.
What is social housing: The ultimate guide
In this ultimate guide to social housing you can learn more about what the housing sector is made of across the UK and what that means for tenants.
Support for CIH members — what’s happening in your area this summer?
Hear from CIH's engagement teams across the UK on what they've got coming up, such as overseeing CIH Clubs, attending housing events, and much more!
