Member only CIH Unlocked 14 Dec 2023 | Tenants and residents

The housing teams driving innovation with technology

As the sector deals with an ever-growing list of expectations and demands, some providers are turning from the traditional to the technological to help them get results.

Member only CIH Unlocked 14 Dec 2023 | EDI, data and digital accessibility

The Big Conversation on AI: Key takeaways from our virtual event

Our recent virtual event sought to establish how exactly artificial intelligence can help us in the housing sector.

Member only CIH Unlocked 14 Dec 2023 | Building and fire safety | EDI, data and digital accessibility | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

The big questions from the National Smaller Housing Associations Conference 2023

Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway, NHF chief executive Kate Henderson, and former CIH president Alison Inman were some of the high-profile names speaking at this year's virtual event.

Member only CIH Unlocked 14 Dec 2023 | Regulation and legal

The new Procurement Act provides an opportunity not to survive – but thrive

Procure Plus' Clare Tetlow shares her tips on successfully adapting to the changes brought in by the Procurement Act 2023.

Member only CIH Unlocked 14 Dec 2023 | Building and fire safety | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Better Social Housing Review: Delivering on CIH’s three recommendations

How are housing providers delivering against CIH's three recommendations from the Better Social Housing Review?

Member only CIH Unlocked 30 Nov 2023 | Regulation and legal

What to expect from the Procurement Act: Key takeaways from our virtual event

Missed our virtual event on the new Procurement Act, or perhaps you just want to refresh your memory? Either way, we've got you covered.

Member only CIH Unlocked 30 Nov 2023 | Building and fire safety | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Navigating stormy seas: Breaking down the 2023 sector risk profile

What are the main risks facing England’s social housing sector, and what should registered providers should do to mitigate their exposure to them?

Member only CIH Unlocked 30 Nov 2023 | Homelessness | Tenants and residents

GreenSquareAccord: Creating Places of Safety for domestic abuse survivors

GreenSquareAccord’s domestic abuse services manager, Heather Downer, talks about the Places of Safety scheme and how newly approved grant funding will help support more survivors of domestic abuse.

Member only CIH Unlocked 30 Nov 2023 | Professionalism and training | Regulation and legal

Social housing management qualifications: What you need to know

With the Social Housing (Regulation) Act now law, the clock is counting down to the introduction of mandatory qualifications for senior housing managers in England.

Member only CIH Unlocked 30 Nov 2023 | Building and fire safety | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Everything housing from the All-Ireland Summit

Policy, providing safer communities, and managing complex needs to sustain tenancies were just some of the many big issues discussed at this year’s All-Ireland Summit.

Member only CIH Unlocked 16 Nov 2023 | Regulation and legal

The King’s Speech 2023: What was said about housing?

Leasehold reform and the Renters Reform Bill were notable inclusions in Charles III's first official King's Speech.

Member only CIH Unlocked 16 Nov 2023 | Building and fire safety | Climate and sustainability | Tenants and residents

SEC 2023: Points of focus

This year’s big SEC conference was all about ‘resetting the focus’. But what were the main points of focus for attendees?

Member only CIH Unlocked 16 Nov 2023 | Homelessness | Income and financial wellbeing | Tenants and residents

New research shows dramatic Local Housing Allowance shortfall

Ninety-two per cent of the private-rented sector in Scotland is unaffordable for people claiming benefits, new CIH-backed research shows.

Member only CIH Unlocked 16 Nov 2023 | Development and regeneration | Homelessness | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

How to get housing to the top of the political agenda

If ever we needed a reminder that housing is a political issue, this week’s reshuffle provided it, writes Aileen Evans.

Member only CIH Unlocked 16 Nov 2023 | Climate and sustainability | Regulation and legal

Energy Act 2023: What landlords need to know about energy smart appliances

Policy and practice officer Matthew Scott outlines how the new Energy Act will affect the way landlords and their tenants think about and use energy smart appliances.