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.
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
Impact of welfare changes on rented housing in Northern Ireland
The report is published by CIH and is the first output of the CIH welfare changes and housing forum.
Impact of welfare changes on rented housing in Northern Ireland recommends realistic and achievable changes to housing and social security for policymakers in Northern Ireland, which could help to make housing more affordable and housing provision more viable in light of future welfare changes - particularly the application of local housing allowance rates to social housing.
What you need to know about the new Social Security Bill
CIH members can download our exclusive 'what you need to know' briefing on the new Social Security Bill.
Best practice in housing 2017
This best practice document for CIH members focuses on the housing industry in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Living in the city - event notes
CIH Northern Ireland's event - Living in the city: planning, design and services for urban spaces. The event featured a wide-range discussion on future housing options for inner-urban areas
Focus on influencing: May 2017
This edition of Focus on Influencing provides a round-up of the recent policy and influencing work from CIH's policy teams across the UK during May 2017.
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.
Focus on influencing April 2017
This edition of Focus on influencing provides a round-up of the latest policy and influencing work from CIH, publications, and consultation responses from CIH's policy and practice teams across the UK
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.
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