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.

17 Sept 2024

Student housing options and experiences of homelessness in Scotland

A report by the Cross-Party Group on Housing, chaired by CIH Scotland's Ashley Campbell, on student housing options and experiences of homelessness in Scotland

Free 01 Jul 2024

Careers in housing management: How to improve routes into the profession

This report explores the size and make up of the housing management workforce in Scotland.

Free 20 Jun 2024

National housing emergency action plan for Scotland: joint statement

CIH Scotland and partners have published a joint open letter to Scotland’s First Minister along with key actions needed to address the housing emergency.

Member only 17 Jun 2024

What you need to know about the party manifesto election pledges on housing

Learn what you need to know on what all the political parties have to say on housing in their manifestos.

Member only 11 Jun 2024

What you need to know about Scotland's housing emergency: updated June 2024

This CIH member briefing gives an update on the housing emergency and how the Scottish Government is responding.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.