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10 Sept 2026

Beyond the front door: How shared spaces help people and places thrive

For residents, the spaces between and around homes are an integral part of everyday life. They can either add to daily pressures or help make life easier, healthier and more connected.

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03 Sept 2026

Shared ownership in England: Assessing the tenure’s evolving role

This research explores the extent to which shared ownership meets its objectives of improving affordability, supporting access to homeownership, and offering long-term stability.

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02 Sept 2026

Tackling damp and mould: Professional practice, cultural change and regulation in social housing

This guide has been developed jointly by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), bringing together housing management practice with technical building expertise.

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04 Aug 2026

Improving heat risk communication in England: Lessons for a hotter future

This policy brief draws on new research by the University of East London examining the effectiveness of England’s Heat Health Alert system and wider heat risk communication.

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30 Jul 2026

Redrawing the map: Views from housing professionals on local government reorganisation

Read our report on what local government reorganisation means for policy, practice and housing organisations across England.

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29 Jun 2026

Elevating Excellence: The State of Housing Professionalism in Ireland

CIH Ireland’s inaugural sector survey offers a national snapshot of housing professionalism, exploring perceptions, support needs and barriers to progress.

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Member only 27 May 2026

What you need to know about the Social Housing Bill

Read our member breakdown to the Social Housing Bill and what that means for housing providers in England and Wales.

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Member only 15 May 2026

What you need to know about the King's Speech

Read our insights into the King's Speech 2026 - how will it affect housing?

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12 May 2026

Partnership Approaches: Health and Hoarding

Read the Healthy Places and Communities guide to health and hoarding

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Member only 12 May 2026

What you need to know about the consultation response on Supported Housing Regulation

Read our guide to the latest government response to the support housing consultation and changes to regulation.

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Member only 05 May 2026

What you need to know about the Building Safety (Wales) Act 2026

Read our member briefing document which outlines the new Building Safety (Wales) Act 2026 and it's regulations.

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Member only 05 May 2026

What you need to know about the Building Safety (Wales) Act 2026 - WELSH

Read our member briefing document which outlines the new Building Safety (Wales) Act 2026 and it's regulations in Welsh.

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Member only 24 Apr 2026

What you need to know about English devolution and local government reorganisation

Learn more in our member briefing about what you need to know about the English devolution and local government changes in 2026.

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Member only 23 Apr 2026

What you need to know about the Liberal Democrats manifesto for the Senedd 2026 election

Read about the Liberal Democrat Party's manifesto pledges ahead of the Senedd 2026 election.

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Member only 23 Apr 2026

What you need to know about the Liberal Democrat Party’s manifesto for the Senedd 2026 election (WELSH)

Read about the Liberal Democrat Party's manifesto pledges ahead of the Senedd 2026 election in Welsh.

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