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 autumn 2017 budget
This is a round-up of the 2017 Budget, focusing on the housing and related areas from the chancellor's speech.
Welsh Good Practice Compendium 2017 (English)
Inside you'll find 32 projects for you to learn from, with the full application for each alongside contact details for the project lead.
Compendiwm Arfer Da Cymraeg 2017 (Cymraeg)
Y tu mewn fe welwch 32 o brosiectau i chi ddysgu ohonynt, gyda'r cais llawn ar gyfer pob un ochr yn ochr â manylion cyswllt arweinydd y prosiect
Feeling the pinch
This briefing summarises recent research by CIH on the effects of the lowered benefit cap one year after its introduction, following the 2016 publication of analysis of the possible effects
It reports on a series of interviews with 18 households living with the lower benefit cap, and with staff working for social housing providers.
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.
Focus on influencing: July 2017
This edition of Focus on influencing summarises the latest news following the Grenfell Tower fire and CIH's involvement in the government response.
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
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