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.
Best Practice in Housing Compendium 2018 Northern Ireland and Ireland
This ‘best practice in housing’ document examines the housing industry across the island of Ireland, North and South
The reason for us creating this extensive ‘best practice’ document is to reinforce the importance of innovation in housing, to showcase the great work that’s being done by so many different housing organisations, and to
acknowledge the many great housing success stories by bringing them into the public consciousness.
What you need to know: an update on Rapid Rehousing
CIH members can download this exclusive 'what you need to know' briefing which provides an update on plans for Rapid Rehousing.
2018 UK Housing Review briefing paper
In this year’s Review include analysis of recent trends in UK housing markets and in housing needs, as well as of public expenditure on housing and the government’s current plans.
What you need to know about Housing Beyond 2021
This new 'what you need to know' briefing is exclusively for CIH members and explains more about the Scottish Government's 'Housing Beyond 2021' discussion paper and consultation.
Building Bridges: Summary
This is a summary of Building Bridges: full report
Scottish Housing Day Report: Housing as a Human Right
Housing must be a human right, according to this new report published to mark Scottish Housing Day.
The paper, published jointly by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), Shelter Scotland, the Association of Local Authority Chief Housing Officers (ALACHO), the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), and the Tenant Participatory Advisory Service Scotland (TPAS) calls for the incorporation of human rights legislation in Scotland so everyone has access to a safe, affordable home.
Dreams and reality?
The coalition and the current governments have undertaken widespread intervention housing. Previously such involvement was mainly through the tax system or aimed at delivering more affordable housing
A wide range of financial and other incentives have now been put in place to stimulate homeownership or the housing market, building on measures that began four decades ago but are now on an unprecedented scale. Although individual initiatives such as "Help to Buy" have been examined by researchers. There has been little or no assessment of government intervention in the round. This report aims to fill that gap.
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
Going Digital: Gearing up for the future
This report, produced with Halton Housing, looks at how and why organisations are moving services online.
The report looks at how housing organisations are embracing channel shift, the drivers behind use of digital technology, and how successful it has been in moving services online. It also contains practical examples of how organisations have met the challenges involved.
Sector showcase: Housing and independent living
How do we ensure that older and disabled people can live with greater independence for as long as possible, with better levels of wellbeing and care?
This latest sector showcase, produced in partnership with the Housing LIN, looks at organisations that are developing supported housing solutions that deliver those outcomes for individuals, and contribute to the goals of partners in health and social care.
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.
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