Housing policy changes in Wales – Q3 2024
CIH Cymru's Cerys Clark provides an update on the key policy developments in Wales during the past few months.
Procurement Act delay: A chance for reflection and an opportunity for growth
The announcement of a delay in the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 was not entirely unexpected, says Procure Plus' Clare Tetlow.
Why we’re no longer describing customers as ‘vulnerable’
Hattie Llewelyn-Davies explains why Eastlight Community Homes have decided to stop referring to tenants as 'vulnerable'.
Consumer standards: What does it take to get a C1?
Five of the nine housing associations that have so far earned top marks on the new consumer standards in England share insight into the inspection process and advice on how to prepare.
The present and future state of UK housing
Now that we’re entering a new political era, how might the make-up of housing across the UK change?
Housing Community Summit 2024: A new dawn
The inaugural Housing Community Summit was the first major housing conference to be held post election, which meant there was lots to talk about.
Webinar takeaways: What does the new government mean for housing?
Our recent member-exclusive webinar explored what we can glean from the new government’s initial movements on housing and what we should expect going forward.
Tuath Housing’s award-winning approach to ‘rightsizing’
Tuath Housing explain what went into Springville House, an award-winning approach to 'rightsizing' tailored to people aged 55 and older.
Tackling London’s high number of social housing complaints
Why are we seeing such high complaint numbers across London, and what can be done to tackle the issues?
At a glance: Six takeaways from the Regulator’s latest quarterly survey (April-June 2024)
The survey paints a mixed picture of the sector’s finances, with areas such as outside investment remaining promising but concerns persisting around low cash balances and cash interest cover.
Get ready for the Big Conversation 2024: A day to inspire, learn and connect
Join us on 27 November in Dunfermline for a day packed with innovative discussions, inspiring stories, and the chance to connect with other young and upcoming housing professionals.
Where next for the Housing (Scotland) Bill?
In this new blog, CIH Scotland’s national director Callum Chomczuk reflects on the next steps for the Housing (Scotland) Bill as the Stage 1 evidence comes to a close.
Planning ahead for your future: a new practical guide from Housing Options Scotland
Ahead of Scottish Housing Day 2024, Pedro Cameron talks about new guidance which will be launched on 18 September.
'From concept to keys': How to deliver impact-first social housing
For Cornerstone Place co-founder David Ball, a society in which no one is forced to live on the street isn’t some lofty ideal, but rather a personal goal born from painful past experience.
Reducing the ‘poll tax’ on energy bills
Matthew Scott explores what Ofgem's proposed plans for lowering standing charges for electricity and gas might mean for tenants and landlords.
