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Member only 21 Nov 2023

What you need to know about the Welsh Housing Quality Standard 2023

This briefing provides an overview of the new standards including the updated timeframes.

We initially published this briefing in June 2023 as part of our engagement on the proposed new Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) to be published in 2023.

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Member only 21 Nov 2023

Beth mae angen i chi ei wybod Safon Ansawdd Tai Cymru 2023

Mae'r papur briffio hwn yn darparu trosolwg o'r safonau newydd gan gynnwys yr amserlenni wedi'u diweddaru.

Fe wnaethom gyhoeddi’r papur briffio hwn yn y lle cyntaf ym mis Mehefin 2023 fel rhan
o’n hymgysylltiad ar y Safon Ansawdd Tai Cymru (SATC) newydd arfaethedig sydd i’w
chyhoeddi yn 2023. 

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21 Nov 2023

CIH response to the Goverment’s consultation on Directions to the Regulator of Social Housing in relation to information for tenants on tenants rights and complaints

CIH is pleased to provide comment on the government’s consultation on its directions to the Regulator of Social Housing in respect of the provision of information to tenants on their rights and complaints.

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17 Nov 2023

CIH NI response to review of energy efficiency requirements of building regulations

Read CIH NI's consultation response submitted to the Northern Irish Department of Finance

16 Nov 2023

Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans: assessing the affordability of the private rented sector for LHA recipients in Scotland

Research commissioned by CIH Scotland in partnership with Fife Council highlights the shortfall between Local Housing Allowance and the cost of renting a home in the private rented sector in Scotland.

09 Nov 2023

CIH submission to the Public Accounts Committee inquiry into supported housing

Read CIH's full submission to the PAC supported housing inquiry

07 Nov 2023

CIH response to the Regulator of Social Housing’s consultation on new consumer standards

At CIH, we value the development of new consumer standards in consultation with landlords and tenants.

The aim for these standards is to make a meaningful difference for tenants, as well as being deliverable by landlords and able to be regulated, and of a consistent set of outcome focused standards across housing association and local authority landlords.

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Member only 07 Nov 2023

What you need to know about the Energy Act 2023

After receiving Royal Assent on 26 October 2023, the Energy Act is the largest piece of primary legislation on energy in several years with the aim of transforming the UK’s energy system.

02 Nov 2023

CIH code of ethics

CIH code of ethics for housing professionals

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Member only 01 Nov 2023

CIH summary of the Housing Ombudsman consultation on the statutory Complaints Handling Code

Discover everything you need to know.

31 Oct 2023

2023 UK Housing Review Autumn Briefing Paper

Following the publication of the 2023 UK Housing Review earlier this year, this follow-up briefing provides additional commentary, analysis and updates on the pressing housing topics of the moment.

30 Oct 2023

CIH response to Ofgem and DESNZ consultation on heat network consumer protection

CIH responds to the consultation addressing the need for protection for consumers and regulation for providers in the heat network provision sector.

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30 Oct 2023

Beth sydd angen i chi ei wybod am bapur gwyn Llywodraeth Cymru ar roi diwedd ar ddigartrefedd yng Nghymru

Trosolwg o'r newidiadau arfaethedig i ddigartrefedd a dyraniadau tai yng Nghymru

30 Oct 2023

What you need to know on Welsh Government's white paper on ending homelessness in Wales

This member-exclusive briefing gives an overview of the proposed changes to homelessness and housing allocations in Wales.

Free 30 Oct 2023

Consultation response: landlord and tenant engagement questionnaire on rented sector reform

CIH Scotland responds to the Scottish Government's consultation on proposals for rented sector reform