All Chartered institute of housing articles
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CommentReflections on a year of pivotal change for housing
Change has become a constant in our sector, but there are signs of progress also, writes Gavin Smart
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CommentThe future of the social housing sector is speaking. But who is listening?
A landmark report last week from CIH Futures and Altair shed light on the views and experiences of under 35s working in social housing. The sector must act on the findings, write Halisha Kaur and Emma Gilbank
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NewsOne in three young social housing professionals experienced burnout in past year, survey finds
Largest ever study of under 35s in sector reveals professionals find deep meaning in their roles but also frustration
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CommentThe Budget was a missed opportunity for housing affordability and supply
While some measures were welcome, Reeves’ package of policies fell short overall, writes Chloe Fletcher
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NewsGovernment likely to fall 25% short of 1.5 million-home target, says CIH
Membership body’s latest UK Housing Review examines opportunities and risks in the government’s housing agenda
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CommentWe can’t fix social cohesion without fixing housing
Secure homes are the foundation of safer, stronger, more united communities, argues Rachael Williamson
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NewsCIH hires new head of policy and external affairs from HQN
Chloe Fletcher will oversee the professional body’s efforts to shape housing policy and advocate for the sector
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CommentThe bridge over the River Coquet: why and how landlords should make homes more resilient to flooding
The waters are coming and housing providers need to begin preparing now, there are no excuses, warns Matthew Scott
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NewsG15 and NHF stress complexity of section 106 issue following ‘not good enough’ comment from MHCLG
Sector responds after department expresses disappointment about lack of demand from RPs for homes
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NewsCIH warns councils ‘trapped in unsustainable cycle’ as temporary accommodation spend continues to rise
Professional body urges government to address issue in autumn budget
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NewsCIH and homelessness charities criticise Home Office decision to halve refugee “move-on” period
Change will make it “impossible” for people to secure housing, institute warns
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NewsEvie Copland elected CIH vice-president
Berwickshire Housing Association director will by convention then become president in 2026
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CommentIt’s crucial to understand the thoughts and experiences of younger housing professionals
CIH Futures has launched the sector’s first survey of housing professionals under the age of 35 – a group key to the transformation of housing. Meghan Rank explains more.
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In Focus‘The sector now feels a sense of responsibility to play its part’ – Gavin Smart on the blizzard of policies announced in the past few weeks
The Chartered Institute of Housing chief executive reflects on the sector’s to-do list for the next few months. Carl Brown reports
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NewsCIH launches new ‘top-up’ learning units to help managers comply with new qualification rules
Scheme intended to help experienced professionals with partially-aligned qualifications meet new standard without having to complete a full new qualification
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In FocusCIH vice-president election 2025: a guide to the candidates
Chartered Institute of Housing members can now vote in the election for the institute’s president in 2026. Here is a guide to the five candidates
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CommentDebunking the myths about migrants and housing
Cutting migration won’t solve the housing crisis, in fact it could make it worse, writes John Perry
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NewsHomelessness presentations and acceptances drop 10% in Northern Ireland
CIH Northern Ireland say figures paint ‘mixed picture’ with private sector rental sales still driving homelessness
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CommentHousing associations can’t keep juggling multiple commitments forever
Years of limited funding and increased regulation have left the social housing sector under pressure. Ministers must act to ease this in the spending review, writes Elly Hoult
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