The quiet decline of right to buy
The affordable homeownership scheme across the UK has been in slow decline over past decades, but where does it still work, and what is the future of the scheme.
New housing statistics show a welcome rise in new social homes, but simply not enough to meet demand
We need more homes, we need them faster than ever, and we need to get serious about the wastewater infrastructure crisis.
Exploring CIH events: What's coming up in the summer
CIH has organised some great housing webinars and events for the summer. Make sure you book today to avoid disappointment, as some have limited places.
Focus on Influencing Scotland - May 2026
Welcome to our latest Focus on Influencing Scotland newsletter, which provides an update on our latest policy and influencing work.
Webinar takeaways: Working Effectively with Local Councillors
All the key takeaways from our member-exclusive session on how landlords can build relationships with councillors following the 7 May local elections.
Housing, dementia and the need to futureproof the sector
For Dementia Awareness Week, Alma Sheren speaks to Ali Rogan and Vanessa Pritchard-Wilkes about why housing must play a greater role in supporting people living with dementia.
Putting housing at the centre of dementia support
Vanessa Pritchard-Wilkes, Chair of the Dementia and Housing Working Group and Head of Research and Influence at Housing 21, has spent years championing the role that housing plays in supporting people living with dementia. In her guest blog, she sets out what the group does, why it matters this Dementia Action Week, and how you can get involved.
Preparing for competence and conduct — an ALMO perspective
CIH president Julie Haydon shares insight into how ALMOs such as Wolverhampton Homes are preparing for the upcoming competence and conduct requirements.
Welfare reform, economic pressure and the housing professional's role
Marking the launch of the annual Help with Housing Costs handbook, co-author and CIH policy lead Sam Lister reflects on why specialist knowledge matters more than ever, and what the latest welfare reforms mean for the people housing professionals support every day.
Joint Contracts Tribunal 2024: What the changes mean for housing providers and contractors
Procure Plus’ Mark Holt outlines the key JCT 2024 changes housing providers and contractors need to know.
If England is professionalising housing, can Wales afford not to?
CIH Cymru chair Jonathan Morris explores what a formalised professionalism framework would mean for the housing sector in Wales.
Who will build the homes: the construction skills shortage
CIH policy manager Megan Hinch reflects on key takeaways from her session “Who will build the homes: the construction skills shortage” at Housing Brighton 2026
From crisis to care: Rethinking how Scotland supports people who hoard
Read this blog from CIH Scotland policy and practice manager Ashley Campbell on what can be done differently to support people who hoard in Scotland.
Affordability in the private rented sector
An article exploring affordability of living in the UK, the Renters' Rights Act, house prices and other factors impacting on housing today.
Back to Maynooth — Talking housing futures with social science students
As graduates of Maynooth University, Julian Nagi and Alannah MacNamara were delighted to return, this time as members of the CIH Futures Board promoting careers in housing.
