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.
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.
What you need to know about 'right to rent' in Scotland
CIH Scotland has published a 'what you need to know' briefing for members on the 'right to rent' in Scotland.
Shared ownership
Almost two years on from CIH and Orbit's first report into shared ownership, what is the current picture for the tenure and are we on the way to making it the fourth mainstream tenure?
Dementia Pathways: Housing's role
This research focuses on improving the links between housing organisations and partners in health, social care and the third sector
A specific emphasis on the role of the housing professional in meeting the needs of those living with dementia. It is hoped that the outcomes of this study will enable an improved understanding of housing’s role in dementia care, by setting out clearly the contribution that housing staff and services can make.
Managing and delivering Gypsy and Traveller sites: negotiating conflict
Lack of capacity in the provision of Gypsy and Traveller sites contributes to issues of disconnect from the broader community, poorer education outcomes for Gypsy and Traveller children
Welsh Good Practice Compendium 2016 (English)
Read through 32 full projects, including contact details for project leads and explanations of how the outcomes and achievements were attained.
© 2025 Chartered Institute of Housing
Website built by Prodo Digital