Publications
Our publications focus on the latest policy topics and practical advice that you need to do your job. CIH members can access all our publication documents for free, please ensure you are logged into the website.
Fire safety in domestic high-rises
This briefing is designed to inform you about current consultations, highlight potential implications for the sector that you might want to consider in your own response
This briefing looks at the Scottish Government's current consultation on strengthening fire safety in high-rise domestic buildings.
Homelessness intentionality and local connection
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on proposals to make changes to homelessness legislation.
Proposals in the consultation include removing the duty for local authorities to assess for intentionality and modifying or removing the ability for local authorities to make a local connection referal to another authority.
Protective orders for people at risk of domestic abuse
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on powers to protect people who are at risk of, or experiencing, domestic abuse.
What you need to know - an update on Brexit and the housing sector
CIH Members can download this exclusive 'what you need to know' briefing which provides an update on Brexit and the housing sector in Scotland.
Support for housing costs
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Parliament's Social Security Committee call for evidence on support for housing costs. The submission focusses on the erosion of local housing allowance (LHA).
What you need to know about the Draft Budget 2019/20
Derek Mackay introduced the Scottish Government's Draft Budget 2019/20 on 12 December 2018. Here's what you need to know.
High level action plan on homelessness
This briefing was prepared by CIH Scotland and sent to all MSPs in advance of the Scottish Government debate on the 29th of November 2018 on the ’Ending Homelessness Together Action Plan'.
Domestic Abuse and Housing
This briefing was prepared by CIH Scotland and sent to all MSPs in advance of the Scottish Government debate on the 27th of November 2018 on ‘Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.’
What you need to know: an update on Rapid Rehousing
CIH members can download this exclusive 'what you need to know' briefing which provides an update on plans for Rapid Rehousing.
2018 UK Housing Review briefing paper
In this year’s Review include analysis of recent trends in UK housing markets and in housing needs, as well as of public expenditure on housing and the government’s current plans.
Scottish Housing Day Report: Housing as a Human Right
Housing must be a human right, according to this new report published to mark Scottish Housing Day.
The paper, published jointly by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), Shelter Scotland, the Association of Local Authority Chief Housing Officers (ALACHO), the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), and the Tenant Participatory Advisory Service Scotland (TPAS) calls for the incorporation of human rights legislation in Scotland so everyone has access to a safe, affordable home.
Missing the target?
This report explores the gaps between Local Housing Allowance rates and the lowest private rents since LHA rates stopped being increased in line with actual rents
It also assesses the impact of the UK government's targeted affordability funding, which was introduced to mitigate the biggest shortfalls.
What you need to know about the Fuel Poverty Bill
CIH Scotland has published a new 'what you need to know' briefing on the Fuel Poverty Bill, exclusively for members.
Make A Stand Pledge Document
What you need to know about the regulatory review
This briefing explores the review of the regulatory framework in Scotland.
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