Housebuilding sees growth in NI, but significant annual shortfall and social housing funding cuts raise concerns
DoF statistics shows NI has seen significant growth in the number of new homes started and completed, although cuts to funding remains concerning.
Government publishes new planning reform working paper: Speeding Up Build Out
Find out more about the latest proposed planning reforms along with CIH's reaction including what this means for the sector.
CIH response to Construction Products Reform Green Paper
We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Government's Construction Products Reform Green Paper
CIH Cymru welcomes publication of the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill
CIH Cymru has welcomed the publication of the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill.
Chartered Institute of Housing's response to the consultation on supported housing regulation
In discussion with practitioners, we identified some key steps needed urgently to address the crisis in supported housing and to ensure the protection of much needed supported and specialist homes for some of our most vulnerable citizens.
CIH Cymru welcomes publication of affordable housing taskforce report
CIH Cymru welcomes recommendations in the taskforce's report but continues to press for a national housing strategy for Wales and the right to adequate housing to be enshrined in law.
The latest edition of the Housing Costs Handbook is available now
Co-published by Chartered Institute of Housing and Shelter, the Housing Costs Handbook is an indispensable guide to help with housing costs for social tenants, private tenants, and homeowners.
CIH NI response to a Private Members’ Bill on banning unfair letting fees
CIH Northern Ireland appreciates the chance to provide feedback to a Private Members’ Bill on banning unfair letting fees as proposed legislation will place a statutory duty on the Department for Communities to ban tenancy related fees for renters for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), tenancies of student accommodation and licences to occupy housing in the private rented sector.
CIH calls for more support for local authorities to enforce PRS energy efficiency regulations
CIH has called for more support for local authority enforcement capacity as part of its response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) consultation on improving energy performance of privately rented homes in England and Wales.
Rachael Williamson appointed as CIH's director of policy, communications and external affairs
Find out more about the permanent appointment of Rachael to CIH's executive leadership team.
CIH welcomes the launch of the Warm Homes Skills Programme
CIH has today (30 April) welcomed the launch of the government’s new Warm Homes Skills programme, and the continuation of the Heat Training Grant.
CIH responds to England's latest Homelessness Statistics April 2025
CIH has responded to the accredited official statistics released today on Statutory homelessness in England: October to December 2024.
Damp and mould guidance launched at parliament buildings to drive up housing sector standards
CIH Northern Ireland and NIFHA have today launched new damp and mould guidance at an event in parliament buildings, Stormont.
CIH responds to the inquiry into Delivering 1.5 million new homes: Land Value Capture
We welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee inquiry into ‘Delivering 1.5 million new homes: Land Value Capture’.
Research commissioned to improve the provision of aids and adaptations to older and disabled people
Housing bodies in Scotland have come together to commission research to identify what is needed in terms of funding, systems and support to provide aids and adaptations to older and disabled people.
