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.
What you need to know about the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
This member briefing sets out the background to the Act, and the circumstances in which it applies, what it will do, and what landlords should do. It also summarises CIH's view.
What you need to know about Building a safer future
This member briefing summarises the government's response to Dame Judith Hackitt's report into the review of building regulations.
It outlines the new regulatory framework and the initial CIH response to the government recommendations.
CIH Scotland evidence on regulation of social housing
CIH Scotland responds to the Scottish Housing Regulator's call for evidence on a new regulatory framework.
What you need to know about the Draft Budget 2019/20
Derek Mackay introduced the Scottish Government's Draft Budget 2019/20 on 12 December 2018. Here's what you need to know.
High level action plan on homelessness
This briefing was prepared by CIH Scotland and sent to all MSPs in advance of the Scottish Government debate on the 29th of November 2018 on the ’Ending Homelessness Together Action Plan'.
Domestic Abuse and Housing
This briefing was prepared by CIH Scotland and sent to all MSPs in advance of the Scottish Government debate on the 27th of November 2018 on ‘Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.’
Lleisiau tai
Gwelir gwybodaeth wedi'i rhannu yn ystod fforwm Tyfu Tai Cymru dros gyfnod 2018.
Housing voices
Get all the insights gathered during the Tyfu Tai Cymru forums over the course of 2018.
Welsh Good practice compendium 2018 (English)
We publish the Good Practice Compendium to ensure that the lessons learnt by the organisations that make the shortlists of the Welsh Housing Awards reach the biggest audience possible
Inside you'll find all 2018 shortlisted projects for you to learn from, with the full application for each alongside contact details for the project lead. If the Welsh Housing Awards are about identifying good practice, then the Compendium is our chance to shout about it from the rooftops!
Compendiwm Arfer Da Cymraeg 2018 (Cymraeg)
Rydym yn cyhoeddi'r Compendiwm Arfer Da i sicrhau bod y gwersi a ddysgir gan y sefydliadau sy'n gwneud rhestrau byr Gwobrau Tai Cymru yn cyrraedd y gynulleidfa fwyaf bosibl
Y tu mewn fe welwch holl brosiectau rhestr fer 2018 i chi ddysgu ohonynt, gyda'r cais llawn ar gyfer pob un ochr yn ochr รข manylion cyswllt ar gyfer arweinydd y prosiect. Os yw Gwobrau Tai Cymru yn ymwneud ag adnabod arfer da, yna'r Compendiwm yw ein cyfle i weiddi amdano o'r toeau!
What you need to know about the Draft Regulatory Framework
The Scottish Housing Regulator is inviting feedback on the future regulation of social housing in Scotland, with a view to launching a new Framework from 1 April 2019.
CIH Scotland has produced this new 'what you need to know' briefing for members on the draft Regulatory Framework which also gives details on how you can submit feedback to help inform CIH Scotland's response to the consultation.
Rethinking social housing Northern Ireland: summary report
Rethinking social housing Northern Ireland summary report, published by the Chartered Institute of Housing and principally sponsored by the Department for Communities
Rethinking social housing Northern Ireland: final report
Rethinking social housing Northern Ireland final report, published by the Chartered Institute of Housing and principally sponsored by the Department for Communities.
CIH response to a new deal for social housing
CIH's response to the 2018 social housing green paper.
What you need to know about Basic Income in Scotland
This new 'what you need to know' briefing provides members with an update on plans to develop pilots of Basic Income in Scotland.
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