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 07 May 2019

Rethinking social housing: final report

The final report following CIH's project looking at what the provision of social homes should look like as the national housing situation continues to worsen.

Free 07 May 2019

Infrastructure priorities for Scotland

CIH Scotland's response to the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland's call for evidence on the vision, ambition and priorities for a 30 year infrastructure strategy for Scotland.

This response was develpoed and submitted jointly by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), the Association of Local Authority Chief Housing Officers (ALACHO), CIH Scotland and the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF). 

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Member only 26 Apr 2019

What you need to know about goverment's plans to improve the private rented sector

Over the past couple of years the government have announced a number of measures to reform the private rented sector in England.

This briefing draws together all of those changes to provide an overview of the government’s plans to improve the sector, what they will mean in practice and when they took effect or are due to do so.

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Free 25 Apr 2019

Homelessness intentionality and local connection

CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on proposals to make changes to homelessness legislation.

Proposals in the consultation include removing the duty for local authorities to assess for intentionality and modifying or removing the ability for local authorities to make a local connection referal to another authority.

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Free 26 Mar 2019

Protective orders for people at risk of domestic abuse

CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on powers to protect people who are at risk of, or experiencing, domestic abuse.

Member only 19 Mar 2019

What you need to know about the consultation on local connection and intentionality

CIH Members can download this exclusive 'what you need to know' briefing on the Scottish Government's current consultation on local connection and intentionality provision in homelessness legislation.

Member only 19 Mar 2019

What you need to know - an update on Brexit and the housing sector

CIH Members can download this exclusive 'what you need to know' briefing which provides an update on Brexit and the housing sector in Scotland.

Free 19 Mar 2019

Support for housing costs

CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Parliament's Social Security Committee call for evidence on support for housing costs. The submission focusses on the erosion of local housing allowance (LHA).

Member only 06 Mar 2019

What you need to know about the new regulatory framework

CIH Scotland has published a new 'what you need to know' briefing on the new regulatory framework exclusively for members.

Free 04 Mar 2019

Boosting affordable housing supply in England

Boosting affordable housing supply in England: Could revenue support work alongside capital grant?

Free 04 Mar 2019

Maintenance of tenement property schemes

CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Parliamentary Working Group on Tenement Maintenance consultation on their interim report and recommendations.

Free 20 Feb 2019

Rhentu preifat ac iechyd meddwl: Y ffordd ymlaen

Dyma ymchwil diweddara Tyfu Tai Cymru sy'n ffocysu ar y cymorth iechyd meddwl sydd ar gael ar gyfer tenantiaid sy'n rhentu yn y sector preifat yng Nghymru.

Wedi'i greu mewn partneriaeth gyda Tai Pawb, mae'r ymchwil newydd yma yn edrych yn fanwl ar sut mae tenantiaid a landlordiaid yn teimlo am y lefelau o gymorth iechyd meddwl sydd ar gael. Wrth adlewyrchu profiadau llaw gyntaf landlordiaid a thenantiaid, awgrymir y tîm Tyfu Tai Cymru nifer o argymhellion er mwyn wella'r sefyllfa.

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Free 20 Feb 2019

Private renting and mental health: A way forward

View Tyfu Tai Cymru's latest research focusing on the mental health support available to tenants living in the private rented sector in Wales.

Produced in partnership with Tai Pawb, this new research gives you a detailed look at how tenants and landlords feel about levels of mental health support available to them. Drawing on the first-hand experiences of professionals and tenants alike the Tyfu Tai Cymru team suggests a number of recommendations to improve the situation for all involved. 

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Member only 05 Feb 2019

What you need to know about the Scottish Budget 2019-2020

CIH Scotland members can download this exclusive 'what you need to know' briefing on the Scottish Budget 2019-2020.

Free 24 Jan 2019

A licence to rent

Our joint report with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health explores the impact of selective licensing schemes across England.