30 Nov 2023 | About CIH | Homelessness

CIH responds to latest statutory homelessness figures

After decades of under investment in social housing, these figures are disheartening and highlight that many children will now spend much of their childhood living in temporary accommodation.

30 Nov 2023

Cyhoeddi enillwyr Gwobrau Tai Cymru 2023

30 Nov 2023

2023 Welsh Housing Awards winners announced

30 Nov 2023 | About CIH | Cost of living | Homelessness | Regulation and legal

CIH response to Criminal Justice Bill

We are very concerned about the approach being taken which, as drafted, introduces laws that criminalise homelessness.

27 Nov 2023 | Private rent | Regulation and legal

University of Glasgow housing student wins CIH Malcolm Smith Award

University of Glasgow housing student Kevin Howe has received a prestigious award for his work outlining the implications of rent controls in the private rented sector.

22 Nov 2023

CIH reaction to the Autumn Statement

CIH reacts to the housing elements within the Chancellor's Autumn Statement

16 Nov 2023 | Affordability and benefits | Cost of living | Homelessness | Private rent | Tenants and residents

New CIH Scotland backed research shows dramatic Local Housing Allowance shortfall

New CIH research shows 92 per cent of the private rented sector in Scotland is unaffordable for people claiming benefits

15 Nov 2023 | Cost of living | Tenants and residents

'Holding on to Home' discovers nearly three quarters of social housing tenants found it difficult to pay their rent

Survey conducted as part of the collaborative study between Sheffield Hallam University, Chartered Institute of Housing, Qa Research and HQN.

15 Nov 2023

CIH welcomes further protections in the Renters Reform Bill

Read our reaction to the changes put forward to the Renters Reform Bill, along with a summary of the amendments and what they mean.

13 Nov 2023

Scottish housing sector comes together for young people during Scottish Careers Week

Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland has partnered with the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) to launch a new online resource to bolster both housing and young people's careers.

07 Nov 2023

CIH's analysis and reaction to the King's Speech

Find out the key housing items in the government’s plans for the year ahead, laid out in today's King's Speech at the state opening of parliament.

05 Nov 2023 | Homelessness

CIH response to government proposals to criminalise the use of tents by people rough sleeping

Read our response and the open letter CIH and 14 leading homeless and housing organisations sent to government urging them to reconsider the Home Secretary's proposals to ban tents.

31 Oct 2023

2023 UK Housing Review Autumn Briefing Paper published

Discover the latest updates on key housing issues and data from this year’s UK Housing Review Autumn Briefing Paper.

31 Oct 2023 | Homelessness

CIH Scotland and ALACHO write to the Housing Minister

CIH Scotland and the ALACHO have sent a joint letter to the Housing Minister outlining significant concerns with the pressures being faced by housing and homelessness services.

30 Oct 2023 | Private rent | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

CIH Scotland raises concerns about the Housing Bill

The Scottish Government invited landlords, tenants and stakeholders to share their views on proposals for rented sector reform ahead of the Housing Bill being introduced.