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.
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
What you need to know about ONS reclassification in Wales
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced that private registered providers of social housing in Wales were to be reclassified for public spending purposes in Wales.
Hear more about how reclassification could impact your organisation, and learn more about the impact in England which saw reclassification of housing associations take place in December 2015.Â
Spotlight on the private rented sector
This briefing is aimed primarily at landlords, letting agents and other housing professionals who work closely with the private rented sector.
Temporary accommodation and welfare reform in Scotland
This briefing aims to describe how temporary accommodation for homeless households in Scotland is affected by both the current welfare reform changes under the Housing Benefit regime
it also outlines future changes proposed under a new Universal Credit system and some of the approaches councils are exploring to mitigate the current and likely future impact.
Perspectives on Rents and Affordability in Scotland
This briefing draws on contributions made at a recent CIH Scotland event entitled Keeping our rents affordable.
It seeks to highlight those points which CIH Scotland believes are most relevant to the debate on how affordable rents in Scotland are and what will affect rent levels in the future.
How to manage tenancies in a changing landscape
Find out what is involved in managing tenancies either in a front line role or as a manager.
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