Home

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.

Free 10 Jun 2024

Housing (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum response

CIH Scotland response to the Finance and Public Administration Committee's call for views on the Financial Memorandum of the Housing (Scotland) Bill.

Download
Free 10 Jun 2024

Housing (Scotland) Bill: call for evidence

CIH Scotland response to the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee call for evidence on the Housing (Scotland) Bill 2024

Download
23 Apr 2024

CIH's response to Ofgem’s affordability and debt call for input

We warmly welcome the programme of work that Ofgem has instigated to explore how to improve outcomes for consumers in the energy market.

Download
Free 15 Apr 2024

Delivering Scotland's affordable homes

This publication explores the options for delivering affordable homes in Scotland following the recant cut to the Affordable Housing Supply Programme budget.

Download
Member only 28 Mar 2024

What you need to know on the Housing (Scotland) Bill

The Housing (Scotland) Bill was introduced on 26 March 2024. It makes changes to the law in relation to housing, covering protections for tenants, homelessness prevention, and other housing matters.

Login to view
Member only 18 Mar 2024

What you need to know about the interim rent control measures for the private rented sector

This new CIH member briefing summarises new interim rent control measures due to come into effect from 1 April 2024.

Login to view
Member only 12 Mar 2024

What you need to know about Scotland's housing emergency

This briefing, exclusive for CIH members, explains the political and financial context behind Scotland's housing emergency.

Login to view
Member only 07 Mar 2024

What you need to know about the Spring Budget 2024

On 6 March, the Chancellor published his Spring Budget. Housing did not feature much but this guide summarises the measures that members are likely to be interested in, alongside our response.

Login to view
Free 07 Mar 2024

Social Housing Net-zero Standard consultation response

CIH Scotland response to the Scottish Government consultation on a new Social Housing Net-zero Standard (SHNZS) to replace the current Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH2)

Download
Free 07 Mar 2024

Heat in Buildings Bill consultation response

CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's proposals for a Heat in Buildings Bill setting minimum energy efficiency standards for the private sector and clean heat across tenures.

Download
01 Mar 2024

Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans: Improving access to the private rented sector

This joint research with Fife Council looks at the barriers people face accessing the private rented sector and how to make it an attractive, viable option for those experiencing homelessness.

Download
Member only 19 Feb 2024

What you need to know about net-zero and fuel poverty in Scotland

This new CIH member briefing gives an update on key milestones for net-zero and fuel poverty in Scotland.

Login to view
Free 06 Feb 2024

Scottish housing 2024: what the sector wants

In 2023 we asked CIH Scotland members what they would like to see in the upcoming Housing Bill - this paper summarises what you've told us needs to be prioritised.

Download
17 Jan 2024

CIH cost of living briefing: Spotlight on different parts of the UK

This cost of living briefing provides the latest research and data available and examines the impact of the crisis on tenants throughout the UK.

Download
Member only 10 Jan 2024

Housing in Scotland: January 2024

This new CIH member briefing sets out some of the big issues in housing for the year ahead and poses some of the questions you might want to think about in your organisation.

Login to view
Safe Space Logo

© 2025 Chartered Institute of Housing

Website built by Prodo Digital