21 Jul 2021 | Homelessness | Regulation and legal

New housing guide aims to help give refugees a safe place to call home

The updated guide published by the Scottish Refugee Council and supported by CIH Scotland explains the asylum process in the UK and includes practical information for housing practitioners.

05 Jul 2021 | CIH updates | Homelessness

Homeful: a new presidential campaign for the Chartered Institute of Housing

Taking up the role of Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) president, today Jo Richardson has unveiled more about her presidential campaign which will run throughout her time in office.

25 May 2021 | CIH updates | Regulation and legal

Today marks the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd

On the first anniversary of the death of George Floyd, the Chartered Institute of Housing has issued the following statement.

13 Apr 2021

Report shows disconnect between public perception and the reality of retirement housing

A cross-industry steering group, which included CIH, has highlighted a significant disparity between public perception and what’s actually on offer at retirement housing schemes.

29 Mar 2021 | Development and regeneration

Time to re-balance affordable housing supply in Wales

The latest UK Housing Review provides some significant insights into housing in Wales revealing the need to address the undersupply of affordable housing.

29 Mar 2021 | Development and regeneration | Financial wellbeing

UK Housing Review 2021 highlights shocking fall in numbers of social rented homes

The supply of social rented homes has fallen by almost 210,000 in England between 2012 and 2020, according to the UK Housing Review 2021.

15 Mar 2021 | CIH updates

CIH sets the standards for professionalism across housing

The Chartered Institute of Housing has introduced set of professional standards setting out the knowledge, skills and behaviour which underpin the great work that housing professionals do every day.

03 Mar 2021

CIH responds to the Budget 2021

Earlier today, chancellor Rishi Sunak addressed the House of Commons to deliver his 2021 Budget statement.

26 Feb 2021

CIH all-Ireland 2021 housing awards winners announced

The winners of this year’s annual housing awards for excellence in housing have been announced at a virtual awards ceremony on 26 February.

22 Feb 2021 | Development and regeneration | Financial wellbeing

Tackling the housing crisis together - CIH responds to Coming Home report

The Coming Home report sets out vital actions for the church, government and other stakeholders to help build better communities and truly affordable homes.

10 Feb 2021 | Regulation and legal

CIH responds to Robert Jenrick's building safety funding announcement

CIH chief executive, Gavin Smart responds to the housing secretary's building safety funding announcement.

28 Jan 2021 | Financial wellbeing | Support and wellbeing

Lords decide against amendment to Domestic Abuse Bill and benefit cap

During a debate in the House of Lords, Home Office ministers were unwilling to accept amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill and grant a one year grace period from the benefit cap.

12 Jan 2021 | Development and regeneration | Regulation and legal

Welsh Government seek to introduce radical building safety reforms

Detailing wide ranging reform to building safety, the Welsh Government's new white paper outlines clear changes intended to impact all aspect of building and managing homes.

11 Jan 2021 | CIH updates | Support and wellbeing

New shine a light report highlights disconnect between housing frontline workers and CEOs

Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) president Aileen Evans has launched a new Shine a Light report based on research carried out by De Montfort University.

21 Dec 2020 | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Financial wellbeing

Transformational change to delivering social housing signaled in draft budget

CIH Cymru respond to the Welsh Government's draft budget for 2021-22