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 28 Feb 2020

CIH Scotland's submission to the Scottish Government discussion on Housing to 2040

This submission makes recommendations on the future of the housing sector in Scotland over the next 20 years.

Free 28 Feb 2020

Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on Housing: sub group report on Housing to 2040 (synopsis)

In 2019 the Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on Housing formed a sub group to respond to the Scottish Government's draft vision on Housing to 2040. This publication provides a short summary of the group's main report.

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Free 28 Feb 2020

Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on Housing: sub group report on Housing to 2040

In 2019 the Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on Housing formed a sub group to respond to the Scottish Government's draft vision on Housing to 2040. This report sets out the group's response.

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Free 28 Feb 2020

CIH response to the Future Homes Standard consultation

CIH has responded to the consultation on proposed changes to Part L and Part F of the building regulations for new dwellings

In its response to the consultation, CIH outlined its commitment to improved environmental and energy efficiency standards in housebuilding, and calls for the Future Homes Standard to be ambitious and lead on high standards rather than follow industry practice.

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Free 17 Feb 2020

Housing, fuel poverty and climate change

The fourth in our series of briefings linked to the CIH Scotland Housing Festival 2020 focusses on the role of housing in tackling fuel poverty and climate change.

Member only 07 Feb 2020

What you need to know about the draft Scottish budget 2020-2021

A summary of the relevant points in the draft Scottish budget and CIH's reaction.

Free 07 Feb 2020

CIH submission to the chancellor's March 2020 Budget statement

CIH's submission calls on the chancellor to increase grant levels to fund homes at social rent, provide more help with housing costs, and invest in meeting housing support needs.

Free 05 Feb 2020

Mental health at work: commitment guide for the housing sector

This guide was launched by CIH President Aileen Evans as part of her presidential campaign Shine A Light.

Free 03 Feb 2020

Housing and the private rented sector in Scotland

The third in our series of briefings linked to the CIH Scotland Housing Festival 2020 focusses on the private rented sector in Scotland.

Free 03 Feb 2020

Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland’s Scottish Budget 2020-2021 priorities

This briefing sets out CIH Scotland's priorities for housing ahead of the draft budget announcement. It calls for MSPs to continue investing in affordable housing and address climate change.

Member only 31 Jan 2020

What you need to know about infrastructure commission for Scotland – phase one key findings report

This briefing outlines the key recommendations that relate to the housing sector from the Infrastructure Commission's key findings report for Phase One of the programme.

Free 24 Jan 2020

Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland's submission on PE1756

CIH Scotland recommends the committee considers what legislative steps are needed to fairly end joint tenancies as per the recommendation from the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group in 2018.

Free 23 Jan 2020

How to Make a Stand

Managing cases involving domestic abuse is a key part of delivering a high quality, customer focused housing management service.

This guide takes the Make A Stand pledge as its starting point and looks at the forms domestic abuse can take, how organisations can respond to domestic abuse and embed policies into service delivery. It also illustrates how organisations are delivering on the pledge points in a practical way.

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Member only 21 Jan 2020

Focus on influencing Scotland January 2020

The latest roundup of recent policy and influencing updates from CIH Scotland

Free 20 Jan 2020

Housing and Ageing

The second in our series of briefings linked to the CIH Scotland Housing Festival 2020 focusses on housing and ageing.