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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Member only 16 Mar 2023

What you need to know about the Spring Budget

A round-up of the key points from the March 2023 Budget, with CIH's response to the announcements made.

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07 Mar 2023

Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans: Making the case for the next five years

A CIH Scotland and Fife Council joint report and recommendations highlighting the importance of Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans as part of the Ending Homelessness Together commitment.

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07 Mar 2023

Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans: Developing a monitoring framework for local authorities

This document proposes how RRTPs could be monitored more consistently, providing an evidence base for tracking the impact of RRTP work.

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Free 21 Feb 2023

Putting safety first: a briefing note on damp and mould for social housing practitioners in Scotland

This guide provides an overview for practitioners on dealing with damp and mould in a way which is proactive, understanding of tenants’ experiences, and effective in resolving the underlying issue.

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Free 10 Feb 2023

Impact of rent controls: a report prepared by Savills for the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland

This report assesses the potential impact of introducing rent controls to the social rented sector in Scotland.

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Member only 19 Jan 2023

What you need to know about the review of emergency cost of living legislation

UPDATE: This briefing replaces an earlier version published on 13 January as new regulations have now been laid in Parliament.

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Free 06 Jan 2023

Review of letting agent qualifications and CPD: Final report

New research assesses the impact of mandatory qualifications and continuous professional development for letting agents operating in Scotland.

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Member only 14 Dec 2022

How to tackle damp and mould

This member briefing contains information, advice and resources to help you address issues of damp and mould across the sector.

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Free 06 Dec 2022

Housing and human rights framework

Ahead of Human Rights Day 2022, this new guide outlines how landlords can take a human rights approach to service delivery. It builds on guidance released earlier this year.

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