Help to Buy: Could it make a comeback?
As a major government-commissioned evaluation sheds new light on the impact of Help to Buy, Liam Turner explores what the evidence tells us about the case for a successor in England.
Brooke House: What does it mean to design housing with women in mind?
Alma Sheren sat down with Women’s Pioneer Housing Chief Executive Tracey Downie to find out more about the specialist landlord’s new large-scale women-only development and what designing housing with women in mind really means.
‘Turning buildings into buildings’: Could reuse change how we build homes?
We find out more about housing’s role in the UK’s first circular construction hub, and what the hub’s future success could mean for the way we deliver homes in the UK.
Webinar takeaways: What is expected of today’s supported housing boards?
All the key insights from September’s Supported Housing Network discussion.
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.
‘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.
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From outdated systems and growing caseloads to staff resilience and the importance of maintaining strong resident relationships, here are six key insights from recent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.
Getting Section 106 back on track
Megan Hinch looks at how new government-backed Section 106 guidance developed by CIH and its partners could boost the numbers of affordable homes delivered via the mechanism.
The Housing Community Summit 2026: Bridging the divide
All the big talking points from The Housing Community Summit 2026.
CIH membership: Focus on learners
We offer discounted or free membership to learners studying a CIH housing qualification, read more about the benefits that'll help you get qualified.
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.
Turning commitment into action: A quarterly update on our EDI journey
As we look back on the second quarter of 2026, we're proud of our progress, the insights we've gathered and the important conversations we've facilitated.
