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.
Ticking the box for a welfare system that works
This report sets out a series of recommendations for government to address the causes of growth in spending on personal housing costs support in the form of housing benefit (HB)
Housing (Scotland) Act 2014: Briefing Paper
The Housing (Scotland) Act received Royal Assent on 1 August 2014 following a series of amendments during the parliamentary process.
This briefing covers the provisions within the Act as passed and how these are likely to impact on the housing sector in Scotland.
More than a roof
What can we do to improve standards in the private rented sector? Our latest report with the Resolution Foundation investigates the use of incentives alongside more effective regulation.
Developing a social security model for Scotland
Read CIH Scotland's final Referendum briefing by Professor Paul Spicker of Robert Gordon University on the potential implications for social security in Scotland after the Referendum.
New approaches to housing for older people
This briefing, the latest in our 'new approaches' series looks at housing for older people and how housing organisations can respond to housing demand and the needs and aspirations of older people.
2014 UK Housing review briefing paper
Within one year of the end of office, the coalition government’s plans for housing, welfarebenefits and the economy are now showing their effects.
Economic recovery has begun, albeit very belatedly, but so far while house prices and transactions have moved upwards new housing output remains depressingly low compared with growing needs.
New approaches to allocations
This briefing looks at how housing providers can make the most of the opportunities available to develop allocations schemes and policies which both respond to local needs and make best use of homes.
New approaches in tackling tenancy fraud
This briefing will explore how housing providers across England have approached the fraudulent use of social housing, including preventing and detecting a range of fraudulent activities.
It will highlight emerging issues and risks in tackling tenancy fraud and establish good practice from providers in how to meet these new challenges.
Housing Taxation Reform and the Constitutional Question
Depending on what is negotiated after a ‘yes’ vote, there may be some degree of freedom to use fiscal policies in an independent scotland.
More generally, there will undoubtedly be scope to enact innovative tax policies for key sectors in terms of new tax regimes with efficiency, incentivising and fairness objectives.
The impact of the Bedroom Tax on stock management by social landlords: Survey results
Read the results for 'The impact of the Bedroom Tax on stock management by social landlords' survey put out by CIH Scotland
In February 2014 CIH, in conjunction with the Scottish Housing Best Value Network (SHBVN) carried out a sample survey of social landlords to assess whether the bedroom tax had had any significant impact on landlords’ ability to manage their stock effectively
New approaches to fixed term tenancies
The latest publication in our New approaches series explores the use of fixed term tenancies in the social and affordable housing sector in England.
The Referendum and Prospects for Public Expenditure in Scotland
The Scottish referendum on independence will take place at a time of continuing worldwide economic uncertainty and during a period of ongoing fiscal retrenchment in the UK
What issues should the scottish housing sector consider in trying to assess the potential consequences of either outcome to the independence referendum on the prospects for public expenditure in scotland?
Tackling anti social behaviour in Scotland
This report identifies the barriers and challenges faced by social landlords tackling ASB in their communities and how some landlords have adopted new, innovative approaches to try and overcome them
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