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.
Housing with care for older people
This report showcases a number of social sector ‘housing with care’ models aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of older people in Scotland.
It seeks to offer insights into some of the issues, challenges and risks surrounding the development and management of housing with care. The report was produced by Newhaven Research for CIH Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government’s Joint Improvement Team.
How to work with tenant panels to resolve complaints
This 'How to' briefing explains how the process works and offers help and practical examples on setting up and working with tenant panels.
Rent payment and collection under universal credit - guidance for landlords
this guidance document focuses on practical rent payment and collection issues for social landlords. It was produced with financial support from the Scottish Government.
Regenerating our communities: A snapshot in time
This publication offers a flavour of current regeneration activity based around new or refurbished housing provision.
It is simply a snapshot, taking its material from 13 entries to the 2013 CIH Scotland/Scottish Government Excellence in Regeneration Award.
How to manage income collection effectively
This How to guide sets out the requirements for an effective income management strategy, tackling rent arrears, approaches to eviction and preparation for welfare reform
New ways of helping homeowners
The purpose of this paper is to consider alternatives to the operation of the current private sector grant regime in Northern Ireland.
Lets get building
A new report jointly produced by CIH, LGA, ARCH, CWAG and NFA which makes the case for allowing local authorities to raise loans to build more homes.
Housing Dispute Resolution - Briefing Paper
This briefing revisits the arguments for taking housing cases out of the courts and into a tribunal model of dispute resolution
An estimation of housing need among wheelchair users in Scotland
With support from CIH Scotland, this report recommends increased new build provision for wheelchair users and greater emphasis on adaptations as two key solutions.
How to work in partnership with the private rented sector to tackle homelessness
In recent years, homelessness has become an increasingly challenging problem and this has coincided with increased pressure on local authority housing budgets and continued constricted housing supply. A tougher economic climate and welfare reform is also likely to present further challenges.
This 'how-to' guide looks at how local authorities can develop relationships with the private rented sector to tackle homelessness and to support tenants to sustain their tenancies in the private rented sector.
Preparing for the Bedroom Tax and Beyond - Practice Guidance from CIH Scotland
Bedroom Tax and Beyond is a useful and practical guide to preparing for the Bedroom Tax from April 2013
This is also relevant to planning for the subsequent phased introduction of Universal Credit from October 2013
The challenges of developing and maintaining mixed tenure housing
CIH Scotland has carried out a short piece of research into the practical challenges of developing and then managing mixed tenure developments in Scotland.
How to help tenants manage their money
This guide considers the practical ways you can help your tenants improve their money management, access financial products which are right for them and know where to turn for advice and support.
How to tackle tenancy fraud
This guide provides an overview of the most effective counter-tenancy fraud measures, based on good practice collected from providers across England
Preventing the fraudulent misuse of socially rented properties is a priority for housing associations and local authorities alike, but concerns about where to start and how to make an impact without unnecessary expense can be a challenge.
Charter Toolkit – Measuring the Scottish social housing charter
This toolkit seeks to provide advice to councils and housing associations on how to respond to the challenge of evidencing compliance with Charter outcomes through a process of self-assessment
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