CIH Scotland
Scottish Housing Day: New poll shows mixed housing experience across Scotland
Around 83% of Scots are satisfied with their current housing situation while 16% are not, according to an exclusive new opinion poll commissioned to coincide with Scottish Housing Day, which takes place today.
Published 21 September 2017
Holyrood leaders back Scottish Housing Day 2017
Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh and the leaders of all the main parties in the Scottish Parliament are backing this year’s annual Scottish Housing Day, due to take place on Thursday September 21.
Published 18 September 2017
One week remaining for Excellence Awards nominations
With just a week left to apply for the CIH Scotland Excellence Awards, the organisation thought it was a good time to ask: why should you apply?
Published 1 September 2017
Less than one month to go until Scottish Housing Day 2017
With just under a month to go until Scottish Housing Day, the organisers behind the event are encouraging as many housing organisations as possible to get involved and consider hosting an event to raise public awareness of housing options and the great work people in housing do.
Published 31 August 2017
CIH Scotland submits evidence on new Social Security Bill
CIH Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government’s focus on creating a new social security system based on human rights, dignity and respect but has raised concerns about how the principles will be applied and measured.
Published 24 August 2017
CIH calls for 'more ambitious' energy efficiency standard for private landlords
The Scottish Government's proposed new minimum energy efficiency standards for the private rented sector (PRS) should be more ambitious, the Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland has said.
Published 30 June 2017
A household in Scotland became homeless 'every 19 minutes' last year
The latest homelessness statistics from the Scottish Government show that, on average, a household in Scotland "became homeless every 19 minutes" last year, Shelter Scotland has said.
Published 27 June 2017
Sector responds to latest housing statistics
A rise in housing completions and approvals for housing associations in Scotland has been largely welcomed by the sector though calls have been made for the delivery of new homes to be improved even further.
Published 14 June 2017
Quarterly Housing Statistics reveal 29% increase in affordable home approvals
The number of affordable housing approvals in Scotland increased by 29% over the year ending March 2017 to reach over 10,000, according to official figures.
Published 13 June 2017
CIH Scotland Excellence Awards 2017 now open for nominations
CIH Scotland is looking for exemplary individuals and initiatives that deserve to be recognised and celebrated as its 2017 Excellence Awards opens for nominations.
Published 13 June 2017
Election results should force welfare reform re-think, says Scottish housing sector
Scotland’s affordable housing sector has called on the new UK Parliament to work cross party to address implementation issues with welfare reform.
Published 12 June 2017
Blog: Funders should take action before the government does
In a new opinion piece for CIH Scotland, Mike Bruce, chief executive of Weslo Housing Management reflects on borrowing conditions in the Buy to Let market and its place in an ever growing private rented sector.
Published 8 June 2017
Letter to the Editor: Westminster actions still have an impact on Scottish housing
Dear Editor,
Published 5 June 2017
SFHA launches housing apprentice action plan
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has today launched an ambitious plan to increase the amount and range of Modern Apprenticeships that are available in the country.
Published 2 June 2017
21,000 young Scots face losing over £22m in rent from planned LHA cap
An interim report on the impact of UK government plans to cap housing benefit for social housing tenants aged under 35 has concluded that 21,000 young Scots could face a rent affordability gap of up to £22.6 million annually as a result.
Published 22 May 2017
