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.
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.
Building Bridges: Full Report
This report takes an in-depth look at current partnership working, leadership and culture, land and housing supply, housing demand, and affordability and rents.
A guide to better partnership working between local authorities and housing associations investigates how these sets of organisations can maximise what they can achieve together by focusing on key areas at a time of profound pressure on the housing sector.
Tackling homelessness together
This report looks into how the current policy environment is affecting partnerships between local authorities and housing associations within the context of preventing and tackling homelessness
It also contributes to the existing evidence base highlighting how a combination of policies is undermining efforts to tackle homelessness in England. This research is a result of a collaboration between the University of Sheffield and the Chartered Institute of Housing, made possible by the Crook Public Service fellowship scheme.
Sector showcase: fixed term tenancies
This briefing document aims to see how the use of fixed term tenancies has evolved since their introduction.
This document focuses on case studies of organisations who have adopted fixed-term tenancies and their observations of how they have worked in practice
What you need to know about abolition of the Right to Buy and Right to Acquire in Wales
Following the Welsh Government's decision to introduction legislation to abolish the Right to Buy and Right to Acquire in Wales learn more about the timescale for the changes to come into force.
What you need to know about the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
The Homelessness Reduction Bill received Royal Assent and therefore became an Act of Parliament on the 27th April 2017.
The Act will place new legal duties on English councils so that everyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness will have access to meaningful help, irrespective of their priority need status, as long as they are eligible for assistance. This briefing document outlines the measures being introduced by the Act.
Sector showcase: The role of housing in effective hospital discharge
Housing services are constantly adapting their offer to best meet the needs of local populations. Housing offers valued solutions in both hospital discharge and the prevention of admission to hospital
What you need to know about the Housing and Planning Act 2016
This briefing outlines the main points covered by the Housing and Planning Act.
Housing and Planning Act FAQs
This briefing addresses a number of frequently asked questions about the main measures which are included in the Housing and Planning Act 2016. It focuses on the four main areas of starter homes, the sale of vacant high value council homes, pay to stay, and fixed term tenancies.
Developing effective tenant scrutiny: A practice guide for landlords and tenants
The guide builds upon the extensive work that CIH and HouseMark Scotland have carried out during the SU2S programme, and on other work taking place in Scotland to develop scrutiny activities.
The practice guide includes several examples of scrutiny in practice. These are drawn from organisations across Scotland that are engaged in involving tenants in the scrutiny of services, whether they have undertaken the SU2S programme or not.
What you need to know about the 'right to rent' in Wales
Get your latest update on how the 'right to rent', currently only operating in England could have an impact in Wales.
Stepping Up to Scrutiny: Final Report
A final report on the achievements of a four-year training and learning programme ‘Stepping Up to Scrutiny’ has been published by CIH Scotland.
The programme was delivered on behalf of the Scottish Government through a partnership between the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland and HouseMark Scotland.
Shared ownership
Almost two years on from CIH and Orbit's first report into shared ownership, what is the current picture for the tenure and are we on the way to making it the fourth mainstream tenure?
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