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.
Investing in council housing
This report from the CIH and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy examines the 2012 'self-financing settlement' that put in place a robust long-term plan for council housebuilding
The settlement encouraged councils to take on £13bn extra debt to finance building against the promise of future rental income. However, successive policy changes have cut rental income so that today, just 45,000 new homes are expected, no more than were planned before the settlement was made.
How to support anti-poverty initiatives
This looks at anti-poverty programmes and initiatives, looking at why tenants experience poverty and why housing organisations are in an ideal position to tackle poverty in their communities
2016 UK Housing review briefing paper
This Briefing goes to press just before the referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU, whose result may well have implications for the economy and for migration.
These will only emerge with time, however, and for the moment the most significant recent events, taken into account here, are the March Budget and the devolved government elections in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What you need to know about the revised regulatory framework for housing associations in Wales
This briefing provides you with the latest changes to housing association regulation following the release of a new regulatory framework.
What you need to know about the Scottish Planning Review
CIH members can now download our new briefing on what you need to know about the Scottish Planning Review.
What you need to know about Scotland's new Cabinet
CIH members can download our new briefing on what you need to know about Scotland's new Cabinet and Ministers.
The introduction of the LHA cap to the social rented sector
The aim of the research is to assess the likely extent of the impact, estimating how many young people in Scotland will be affected and what the financial implications will be.
CIH Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government, commissioned Indigo House Group to carry out a piece of research into the impact of the introduction of the LHA cap to the social rented sector on young people in Scotland.
Mind the gap
CIH is calling for the government to consider realigning LHA rates, particularly those for shared accommodation due to the difficulties this makes for under-35s in accessing affordable housing.
Since April 2012 the gap between local housing allowance (LHA) and actual rents in the private sector has grown as LHA has not kept pace with rent increases. This is set to worsen as LHA rates will be frozen for four years from April 2016.
Regeneration revival? Making housing-led regeneration work across England
This research seeks to address the potential benefits of housing-led regeneration in the current context, the types of projects currently occurring, and the lessons that can be learned from them
What you need to know - the election results
Our teams across the devolved nations put together a briefing looking at the headlines from each country as the election results became apparent.
Contributors were Ashley Campbell (Scotland), Julie Nicholas (Wales), Justin Cartwright (Northern Ireland).
Renting homes in Wales factsheet
With the creation of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, get the latest information of what it will mean for you and your organisation.
CIH Northern Ireland Agenda for Change 2016
The CIH Northern Ireland Agenda for Change calls on the next government to adopt recommendations under five vital areas.
What you need to know about the ONS assessment of RSL classification
In October 2015, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced that private registered providers of social housing in England were to be reclassified for public spending purposes.
The ONS has now announced that a similar assessment will take place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland from October to December 2016 so CIH members can now download our new 'what you need to know briefing' on the potential impact of reclassification.
Housing need and aspiration: the role of mid market rent
A summary of research findings and points for consideration by the housing sector.
This research was commissioned by CIH Scotland in partnership with Wheatley Group in order to better understand some of the strategic drivers behind the development of mid market rent (MMR) housing.
What you need to know about the Scotland Bill - an update
This briefing provides an update on devlolved social security powers, Universal Credit, and the fiscal framework.
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