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 19 Jun 2023

What role for a PRS Regulator?

The Scottish Government has committed to establishing a private rented sector regulator. This new publication considers what a new regulatory regime could look like.

Free 12 Jun 2023

CIH Scotland response to the review of the National Outcomes Framework

This is a joint response to the Scottish Government consultation on the National Outcomes Framework.

Member only 06 Jun 2023

What you need to know about the new national dementia strategy 2023-2033

This CIH member briefing summarises the key points from the Scottish Government's new national dementia strategy.

Member only 29 May 2023

Consultation briefing: council tax on second and empty homes/non-domestic rates

This CIH member briefing sets out Scottish Government proposals to allow increases to council tax on second and empty homes.

Member only 26 May 2023

Putting safety first: Governing body member assurance

The second in our series of "Putting safety first" briefings provides guidance for governing bodies in relation to health and safety assurance.

24 May 2023

CIH submission to the Work and Pensions Committee inquiry into benefit levels

CIH's submission to the inquiry into benefit levels draws on existing research in this area.

Further information on this topic is also captured in a recent blog by Sam Lister, CIH policy and practice officer. You can also find out more about the inquiry here.

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Member only 11 May 2023

Workforce development and professionalism - Housing Bill 2023 discussion paper

This discussion paper sets out the elements we think will be included in the upcoming Housing Bill and questions for CIH members to consider.

Member only 11 May 2023

A new deal for tenants - Housing Bill 2023 discussion paper

This discussion paper sets out the elements we think will be included in the upcoming Housing Bill and questions for CIH Scotland members to consider.

Member only 11 May 2023

Housing Bill 2023 - presentation for CIH members

This presentation is part of our member engagement toolkit to gather feedback on proposals for the Housing Bill 2023.

Member only 11 May 2023

Domestic abuse and the homelessness prevention duty - Housing Bill 2023 discussion paper

This discussion paper sets out the elements we think will be included in the upcoming Housing Bill and questions for CIH members to consider.

Free 09 May 2023

Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan: response to Scottish Government consultation

CIH Scotland's response to the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan

Free 24 Apr 2023

Policies not promises: a review of Scottish social landlords' domestic abuse policies

This new report from CIH Scotland and Scottish Women's Aid reviews domestic abuse policies from social landlords across Scotland.

Member only 28 Mar 2023

UK Housing Review 2023

The 2023 edition of the sector's leading statistical publication is now available.

If you're not a member and would like to access a PDF copy of the UK Housing Review 2023, you can purchase this from the bookshop in your My CIH account.

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Free 28 Mar 2023

UK Housing Review 2023 Executive Summary

The executive summary brings together the key points from the contemporary issues and commentary chapters of the UK Housing Review 2023.

Free 17 Mar 2023

CIH Scotland response to proposed changes to the Additional Dwelling Supplement

The Scottish Government has proposed changes to the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS).