Blogs & articles | Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)

09 Oct 2023 | CIH updates | Professionalism and training

Access the Knowledge Hub now!

Find out about the revamped CIH member benefit - the Knowledge Hub. Full of practical information to help members be better housing professionals.

06 Oct 2023

How community right to buy can help deliver community-led regeneration

Alex Diner looks at how a community right to buy and re-geared grant funding can tackle homelessness and help deliver community-led regeneration.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Oct 2023 | Building and fire safety

CIH Northern Ireland roundtable insights: Advancing professionalism in housing and assets

CIH Northern Ireland director Justin Cartwright summarises the key points from a vibrant roundtable discussion on professionalism in the sector.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Oct 2023 | Regulation and legal

What you may have missed from our virtual event with the Ombudsman

From "invisible landlords" to making the updated Complaint Handling Code “more consequential”, here are five main points from our recent webinar with the Housing Ombudsman.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Oct 2023 | Health and housing | Tenants and residents

Trivallis: Setting the pace for independent living provision

Claire James shares insight into how Trivallis became the first housing association in Wales – and the UK – to be awarded the new Erosh Independent Living Standards accreditation.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Oct 2023 | Climate and sustainability | Regulation and legal

The Energy Efficiency Taskforce and similar Conservative casualties

We’ve listed some of the most notable energy-efficiency schemes scrapped under the Conservatives since 2010, scrutinising the impact these decisions have had on the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.

Key takeaways from CIH South West 2023

Professionalisation, rural homelessness, and net-zero were just some of the many big issues discussed at this year’s CIH South West conference.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Oct 2023 | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Tenants and residents

Help residents make the most of their new energy-efficient homes

When delivering highly energy-efficient housing, providers need to work with residents to ensure they're able to get the most out of their new home’s green features, writes Midland Heart’s Joe Reeves.