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.
Review of letting agent qualification 2022: research scope
This document sets out the scope for research into the impact of mandatory qualifications for letting agents that operate in Scotland.
Consultation briefing: the draft Rented Sector Strategy
This member briefing summarises the Scottish Government's consultation on a new strategy to cover the private and social rented sector.
The whole rented sector
The Scottish Government is developing a Whole Rented Sector Strategy, working towards alignment of standards for all tenants. This report sets out some initial ideas on what the strategy should cover.
The Scottish Government is developing a Whole Rented Sector Strategy, working towards alignment of standards for all tenants. This report sets out some initial ideas on what the strategy should cover.
Consultation briefing: the draft National Planning Framework
This member briefing outlines the draft Fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4). The Scottish Government is inviting comments until 31 March 2022.
UK Housing Review 2021 Briefing Paper
This briefing contains analyses around contemporary housing and related issues, with a focus on housing need and the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic..
Featuring analysis from a wide range of commentators looking at issues affecting housing such as housing need, delivery of new homes, the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, fire safety, and housing costs. The briefing also takes a look at the direction housing in the devolved nations may take and what can be learned from this.
What you need to know: the Scottish Government's Heat in Buildings Strategy
The strategy, published on 7 October, plans to decarbonise Scotland's homes and non-domestic buildings by 2045.
The strategy, published on 7 October, plans to decarbonise Scotland's homes and non-domestic buildings by 2045.
Autumn cliff edge - an urgent call to UK government
CIH calls on the UK government to act to prevent the cliff edge caused by the end of the support put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CIH Comprehensive Spending Review submission 2021
In our Comprehensive Spending Review submission we're calling on government to investing in social housing to boost the economy, create jobs, and improve lives.
Housing as a human right committee response
Read the full response by CIH Scotland to the Scottish Parliament's Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice committee providing insights to inform the scrutiny of a new human rights bill.
Scottish Housing Day report: housing and the climate emergency
This report outlines the scale of the challenge of meeting net-zero carbon and includes new research commissioned for Scottish Housing Day.
A housing practitioners' guide to integrating people seeking protection and refugees
This revised guidance published by the Scottish Refugee Council with support from CIH Scotland explains the asylum process in the UK and includes practical advice for housing practitioners.
This revised guidance published by the Scottish Refugee Council with support from CIH Scotland explains the asylum process in the UK and includes practical advice for housing practitioners.
Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans, temporary accommodation and housing options: a survey of Scotland's local authorities
This report explores how local authorities are progressing with implimenting Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans and makes recommendations for further support needed to transform homelesnsess services.
Succession planning for Scotlands social housing sector
This new guide aims to support Scotland's housing organisations in thinking more about their own succession planning, highlighting good practice from across the country.
What housing qualification should I study?
In this simple overview, get all the information you need on what CIH qualifications could best help you in progressing further in your career.
Get all the information you need on which CIH housing and property management qualifications could support your knowledge and skills and help you progress in your career. Alongside some real-life examples from the Scottish housing sector, get a greater sense of what learning outcomes you can expect to achieve to help you find the best fit with your own aspirations.
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