Knowledge Hub

As a member of CIH you can gain access to a huge amount of information on the latest housing issues, in-depth case studies and legislation. Below you will find links to all our content resources and our topic-based libraries with more detailed information on each subject area. Our Knowledge Hub will help members navigate the housing sector in their area with the most up to date information and resources to help support their customers.

WYNTK library

Our range of member briefing 'What you need to know' guides can be read in full here.

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Blogs and articles

Read our blogs and articles covering a range of topics from across the housing sector.

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Recordings

Our event recordings and podcasts will give you years' worth of learning at your fingertips.

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Publication library

Our publications and reports on the latest policy topics and issues to keep you informed.

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Explore our Knowledge Hub by topic area

Professionalism and training

In housing things are fast moving, so if you're looking for careers, keeping up with the professionalism agenda, or need to understand what qualifications or training you need to stay current we can help.

Homelessness

Homelessness is rife but there are ways we can prevent the causes that lead to those in unsuitable housing across the UK and Ireland. Our library of content gives all the facts and figures you need to understand this subject.

Tenants and residents

Nothing is more important as a housing provider than your tenants and giving them a voice to engage with your services. Learn more about how to work with tenants, how they can help you, and how tenant engagement works.

Domestic abuse

Domestic abuse and the housing sector go hand in hand. Find all the information you need to help gain an understanding to be able to support victims and find ways to manage perpetrators of violence in the home.

Anti-social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour or ASB is more than just graffiti and misbehaving teens. Learn more about ASB with our library of information on tackling behaviours, key legislation and all the different types of nuisances on our communities

Support and wellbeing

Explore our library on everything support and wellbeing. Whether you need to understand mental health, learn more about supported housing or want to find out more about general wellbeing in homes, this is where you'll find it.

Safeguarding

Understanding how to safeguarding tenants and residents is an important tasks for housing professionals. The process of protecting people with care or support needs from abuse or neglect is known as safeguarding.

EDI, data and digital

Data, accessibility and EDI are all about being more inclusive to ensure everyone has a fair chance at their tenancy and life; making sure no one is left out of accessing services or or having a place to call home.

Housing quality

Providing a building that is safe and secure is a core staple of any housing provider. A house is more than just bricks and mortar and so keeping them well maintained for tenants is a key part of being a good landlord.

Income and financial wellbeing

In the sector your income and the financial wellbeing of tenants is paramount to success. Find out more here about how providers help to ensure financial wellbeing for everyone living in affordable and social housing.

Managing tenancies

If you can't manage a tenancy well in the housing sector this can lead to unhappy tenants, bad income, as well as disrupted communities when tenancies end. Learn ways of creating stable tenancies in our library.

Climate and sustainability

Housing professionals working in sustainability have a central role to play in improving the quality of homes, meeting regulations, and keeping residents safe from extreme weather. Explore the latest policy and best practice.

Development and regeneration

The development of new homes is crucial in addressing societal needs, we need more homes in the right places for the right price to make sure they are truly affordable.

Private rented sector

If you work in the private rented sector or want more information on what it is in comparison to social housing, this library is full of useful information to help you keep up to date.

Finance and economics

This section looks at government involvement in different aspects of housing finance when looking at the big picture of the economy across all nations.

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