All Chartered institute of housing articles
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Sector’s leaders welcome Labour government’s ‘clear commitment’ to housing in King’s Speech
Amid positive reactions to the new government’s legislative focus on housing, experts have stressed that planning isn’t the only issue to be fixed and that it’s now time for action
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HRA debt reduction of £17bn needed to tackle council underinvestment in housing, new report finds
Report by CIH and Savills calls for a re-opening of the 2012 local authority self-financing settlement
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In Focus
CIH vice-president election 2024: a guide to the candidates
Chartered Institute of Housing members have a week left to vote in the election for the institute’s president in 2025. Here is a guide to the three candidates
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In partnership
Our chance to ensure the manifesto promises of our new government are put into action
The new Housing Community Summit in Liverpool in September offers the first opportunity to bring the whole housing sector together after polling day, writes Gavin Smart and Kate Henderson
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In Focus
‘Start now and try to move as fast as you can’ - CIH boss Gavin Smart gives his advice for the next government on housing
The chief executive speaks to Carl Brown about his thoughts on the manifestos, how we boost the financial capacity of social landlords, mandatory qualifications and the new Housing Community Summit in Liverpool
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More than half of social landlords missing 100% gas safety compliance target, Housemark survey finds
The housing data specialist’s figures also show that complaint volumes have risen by almost a fifth
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CIH welcomes DESNZ’s changes to Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund wave three
The membership body says that changes to the scheme design should make delivery easier and shows DESNZ has listened to feedback
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Comment
What should England’s affordable housing target be and how can we reach it?
A committee of MPs last week called for action to build 90,000 social rented homes year. In making its case, it cited up-to-date research from the Chartered Institute of Housing’s UK Housing Review. John Perry explains more about the research.
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CIH and NHF publish 12 ‘guiding principles’ for repairs and maintenance
Cross-sector working group set up by sector bodies produces principles and shares case studies
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Sector bodies sign TCPA’s ‘healthy homes pledge’
Chartered Institute of Housing, the Royal Institute of British Architects and Wates are among the organisations signed up
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Tributes paid to ‘utterly inspiring’ former CIH president following death
Steve Benson passed away on Sunday following a battle with cancer
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Social housing providers ‘not yet ready for Ombudsman’s complaint-handling code’ says Housemark
The housing data specialist, Housemark, has found that housing providers are still reporting low complaint volumes
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Conservative MPs set to revolt against government plans to criminalise rough sleeping
Over 40 Conservative MPs to vote against legislation
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CIH publishes latest version of influential UK Housing Review
Latest edition of 330-page report says ‘reasonable to plan for 300,000-homes a year’ to meet housing need
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Comment
Awaab’s Law and the Future Homes Standard consultations: Key impacts for social housing providers and contractors
Multiple sets of new standards for homes will give providers plenty to think about, including costs and skills, write Matthew Scott and Megan Hinch
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Comment
Sector must shape the evolution of social housing competence and conduct standards
The government’s consultation on proposed new standards for social housing managers is an opportunity for the sector to help ensure a balanced approach, writes Gavin Smart
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News
Housing bodies warn that proposed Northern Ireland budget cuts will impede social housing delivery
The CIH and Homeless Connect said the proposed spending will mean missing annual social housing delivery targets
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Fourteen housing bodies sign letter opposing ‘British homes for British workers policy’
The letter highlighted that 90% of new social housing lettings go to UK nationals
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Housing bodies hit out at government over reported ‘British homes for British workers’ social housing policy
The Chartered Institute of Housing and Shelter raise concerns about ‘scapegoating policy ideas’