We have a huge crisis in many of our housing markets, but we want a housing system that works for everyone.
CIH’s foundation as a social purpose organisation provides opportunities for us to challenge thinking and decisions, in a constructive and evidence-based manner.
What we do
- Publish research and briefings on important housing issues, including the annual statistical publication UK Housing Review
- Work closely with senior policy makers in all parts of the UK to shape the housing agenda
- Strive to improve the media’s coverage of housing issues and inform the public
- Draw on the expertise and opinions of our members to shape our views, arguments and priorities.
Get in touch
If you've got a question for the policy team, you can send us an email to policyandpractice@cih.org and a member of the team will get back to you shortly. You can also follow us on Bluesky and LinkedIn for all the latest CIH policy updates.
The UK Housing Review 2025
The annual publication of the UK Housing Review is packed with statistics and analysis about housing, households and welfare benefits across the UK and internationally.
A crucial resource for housing professionals, leaders, and policymakers across the UK's public and private housing sectors. It's free for members to download.
England policy developments summary tracker
This tracker aims to highlight recent and ongoing headline policy and legislative changes in England, relevant to the housing sector.
CIH’s responses and further updates can be found on our latest news and publications section. For further information or feedback into our responses, please contact policyandpractice@cih.org.
Last updated 01.10.2025
| Item | Policy area | Timeline | Further information |
| Spending Review 2025 and July 2025 government announcements | All | 11 July 2025 | Spending Review member WYNTK briefing guide July 2025 announcements member WYNTK briefing guide |
| Housing conditions in England inquiry | All | Closed: 15 August 2025 | HCLG Committee inquiry (CIH response will be published when permissible) |
| The Fair Funding Review 2.0 consultation | Finance Local authority |
Closed: 15 August 2025 | MHCLG consultation CIH response |
| How to implement Social Rent convergence consultation | Finance | Closed: 27 August 2025 Decision expected end of November 2025 |
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| Affordability of home ownership inquiry | Finance Home ownership |
Closed: 29 August 2025 | HCLG Committee inquiryCIH response will be published when permissible |
| Building safety regulator inquiry | Building safety Development |
Closed: 31 August 2025 |
House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee call for evidence |
| Consultation on a reformed Decent Homes Standard for social and privately rented homes | Asset management | Closed: 10 September 2025 | |
| Improving the Energy Efficiency of Socially Rented Homes in England (MEES) consultation | Sustainability Asset management |
Closed: 10 September 2025 |
MHCLG and DESNEZ consultation |
| Land remediation relief consultation | Planning | Closed: 15 September 2025 | |
| Strengthening leaseholder protections over charges and services consultation | Leasehold Home ownership |
Closed: 26 September 2025 | MHCLG consultation |
| New Towns | All | Task Force report and initial government response: 28 September 2025 Full response to Task Force report due Spring 2026 |
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| Fitting rural into the devolution agenda call for evidence | Rural housing Devolution |
Deadline: 13 October 2025 | APPG for Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse call for evidence |
| Streamlining infrastructure planning consultation | Planning | Deadline: 27 October 2025 | MHCLG consultation |
| Autumn Budget 2025 | All | Deadline: 26 November 2025 Submissions portal deadline: 15 October 2025 |
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| Updates to Part G of the Building Regulations (water efficiency) | Net zero Planning and development |
16 December | |
| Extending the Warm Home Discount | Energy | 20 November |
| Item | Policy area | Timeline | Further information |
| Awaab’s Law | Asset management | Phased implementation from 27 October 2025 | MHCLG draft guidance for social landlords Member WYNTK briefing on original proposals – will be updated in due course |
| Renters’ Rights Bill | Leasehold Private rented sector |
Coming to the end of its parliamentary passage. Royal Assent expected by end 2025 | Bill and tracker WYNTK member briefing |
| Planning and Infrastructure Bill | Planning Development |
Introduced 11 March 2025 Royal Assent expected by end of 2025 |
Currently in the House of Lords Bill and tracker WYNTK member briefingCIH written evidence (House of Commons committee stage)
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| English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Local authority Devolution |
Introduced 10 July 2025 | Currently in the House of Commons Bill and tracker Bill guidance WYNTK member briefing |
| Leasehold and Commonhold Bill – Draft Bill | Leasehold Home ownership |
Consultation and draft bill expected by end 2025 | White paper WYNTK member briefing |
| Competence & Conduct Standard | Professionalism | Commences October 2026 Direction to the Regulator, policy statement, impact statement and government response published September 2025 |
CIH website - Knowledge Hub Member briefing on original proposals will be updated in due course CIH response to government's direction to the Regulator |
| Social tenants access to information (STAIRs) | All | Consultation closed 2024 Commencement in 2 phases: October 2026 and April 2027 |
Member briefing to follow once policy statement issued
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CHOOSE HOUSING - CIH presidential campaign
CHOOSE HOUSING is a CIH presidential campaign, by Elly Hoult, that seeks to raise awareness of the career opportunities the housing sector provides. The campaign focuses on encouraging greater diversity in the sector and inspiring more people to pursue housing as a career of choice.
The phrase “I fell into a housing career” is often heard. This year’s presidential campaign’s purpose is to replace it – encouraging everyone to CHOOSE HOUSING.
Find out more about our campaign work
