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From outdated systems and growing caseloads to staff resilience and the importance of maintaining strong resident relationships, here are six key insights from recent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.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘It’s like torture’: The hidden impact of temporary accommodation on neurodivergent children
Alma Sheren investigates the impact of the temporary accommodation crisis on families with neurodivergent children.
Closing the gap between intention and experience
Tracey Barnes, chief financial officer at A2Dominion, reflects on the organisation’s recent journey through leadership, trust and organisational performance.
Preparing for competence and conduct — a housing association perspective
Nikkie Pullen explains how one of England’s largest housing associations has been getting ready for the upcoming Competence and Conduct Standard.
Housing and Andy Burnham’s first 10 days as prime minister
A look back at the key housing announcements, appointments and policy developments from Andy Burnham’s first 10 days as prime minister.
