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.
Missing the target?
This report explores the gaps between Local Housing Allowance rates and the lowest private rents since LHA rates stopped being increased in line with actual rents
It also assesses the impact of the UK government's targeted affordability funding, which was introduced to mitigate the biggest shortfalls.
Local Government mergers and the perceived impact on housing delivery in Wales
Tyfu Tai Cymru gets to the heart of what impact a new map for local government could have on housing departments across local authorities.
What you need to know about the Fuel Poverty Bill
CIH Scotland has published a new 'what you need to know' briefing on the Fuel Poverty Bill, exclusively for members.
Make A Stand Pledge Document
Rethinking social housing
New homes must be the right type, in the right place, at prices people on the lowest incomes can afford and flexible enough to meet the changing needs of residents and their families
Since the Grenfell Tower fire social housing has commanded a lot of attention. Questions are being raised about the way we manage and maintain our housing; how as a sector, we are governed and regulated and also who should social housing be for?
What you need to know about the regulatory review
This briefing explores the review of the regulatory framework in Scotland.
Democracy starts at home
This new international research study was commissioned by Wheatley Group with support from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and carried out by The Democratic Society.
The research draws on best practice from around the world and the resulting report outlines fresh approaches, tools and techniques for how organisations across the UK, particularly the housing sector, can better engage with people in the communities they serve.
What you need to know about the autumn 2017 budget
This is a round-up of the 2017 Budget, focusing on the housing and related areas from the chancellor's speech.
Welsh Good Practice Compendium 2017 (English)
Inside you'll find 32 projects for you to learn from, with the full application for each alongside contact details for the project lead.
Compendiwm Arfer Da Cymraeg 2017 (Cymraeg)
Y tu mewn fe welwch 32 o brosiectau i chi ddysgu ohonynt, gyda'r cais llawn ar gyfer pob un ochr yn ochr â manylion cyswllt arweinydd y prosiect
Feeling the pinch
This briefing summarises recent research by CIH on the effects of the lowered benefit cap one year after its introduction, following the 2016 publication of analysis of the possible effects
It reports on a series of interviews with 18 households living with the lower benefit cap, and with staff working for social housing providers.
2017 UK housing review briefing paper
During 2017 the UK Housing Reviewis celebrating 25 years of publication. This edition of the Briefing has been held back to allow it to reflect developments since June’s general election
The first edition(then called the Housing Finance Review) first appeared in 1993. This mid-year Briefing is the eighth in a series, complementing the main Review now published annually in the early Spring.
Dementia Pathways: Housing’s role practice guide
This practice guide is important for everyone working with people living with dementia.
Where we live and call home matters hugely to our health and wellbeing. a settled home is critical to our sense of self and wellbeing and provides a foundation from which people can flourish.
The introduction of the LHA cap to the social rented sector: Full Research Report
This research report, estimates the number of young people who will be affected by local authority area and the likely financial shortfalls.
The UK Government has announced intentions to cap Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit at Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates for social housing tenants from 2019. The proposals as they stand will have a significant impact on single tenants under the age of 35 who will only be entitled to the Shared Accommodation Rate (SAR) which is based on the cost of renting a room rather than self-contained accommodation.
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