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.
Practical implications of immigration checks on new lettings
This briefing explains how the checks are intended to operate, answers questions which social landlords may have and suggests how you can meet the new requirements and respond to their effects.
Developing your local housing offer for health and care
CIH and the Housing Leaning and Improvement Network (LIN) have updated their tool, designed to help housing professionals demonstrate the value of their housing and support services, and how these contribute to the outcomes set for their public health, health and social care partners.
The latest update includes new research and evidence produced to support greater joint working, developed by many of the signatories to the national memorandum of understanding to support joint action on improving health through the home.
What you need to know about Scotland's draft budget 2016-17
This briefing sets out the provisions within the Scottish Government’s budget which will have the greatest impact on the housing sector.
The Scottish Government published its draft budget on 16 December 2015 setting out financial plans for 2016-17. This follows the UK Government’s Autumn Statement and Spending Review published in November which outlined plans for further spending reductions over the five year parliamentary term. By 2020 Scotland’s budget will have been reduced by 12.5% in real terms since 2010.
Effective voids management in Ireland
This practice guide aims to help housing organisations let homes as quickly as possible and in the best possible condition, to tenants who will most benefit from them.
It provides a brief overview of good practice in key areas of voids management, illustrated with examples from Ireland and the UK. It will be useful as a starting point for those working in the housing sector considering a comprehensive review of their voids management processes, and also for those seeking to address particular issues.
Selling off the stock
This interim analysis examines the proposals for sales of vacant high-value council homes to finance a new right to buy for housing association tenants
What you need to know about the Private Housing (Tenancies) Bill
CIH Scotland has published a new briefing for CIH members which outlines the main provisions of the Bill.
Following extensive consultation which attracted around 10,000 responses, the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill (the Bill) was introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 08 October 2015. The Bill aims to improve security of tenure in the private rented sector (PRS) and provide clarity for landlords and tenants by creating a single model tenancy for the sector.
Warm homes, better lives
Orbit Group and CIH set out recommendations for tackling fuel poverty and outlines how government can drive its long-term commitment to lifting 2.3 million households out of fuel poverty
Welsh Housing Review 2015
Welsh Housing Review is CIH Cymru's flagship policy publication and an essential source of housing statistics and expert opinion for professionals across the sector.
It compiles essays from leading housing figures, a state of the nation assessment from CIH Cymru, and housing data-sets with commentary and analysis on important trends and themes.
Adolygiad Tai Cymru 2015
Adolygiad Tai Cymru yw cyhoeddiad polisi blaenllaw CIH Cymru ac mae'n ffynhonnell hanfodol o ystadegau tai a barn arbenigol ar gyfer gweithwyr proffesiynol ar draws y sector.
Mae'n llunio traethodau o ffigurau tai blaenllaw, asesiad o gyflwr y genedl gan CIH Cymru, a setiau data tai gyda sylwebaeth a dadansoddiad ar dueddiadau a themâu pwysig.
How to effectively manage void properties
This briefing aims to help providers understand the ways that they can let homes as quickly as possible, in the best possible condition to tenants who will most benefit from them.
How do you know you are providing value for money?
This report from CIH Scotland, HouseMark Scotland and Wheatley Group aims to get us thinking about what value for money should look like and provide social landlords with practical guidance
What you need to know about the Community Empowerment Bill
CIH Scotland has published its latest 'what you need to know' briefing for CIH members on the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill 2015.
2015 UK Housing review briefing paper
The briefing examines the effect of existing reforms including the bedroom tax, home ownership, housing affordability, homelessness and much more.
This year’s review and briefing have been written by CIH policy adviser John Perry, Steve Wilcox, former professor of housing policy at the University of York, and Peter Williams, departmental fellow at the Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research.
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