CIH Northern Ireland has responded to the Department for Communities consultation on amendments to the Landlord Registration Scheme Regulations. ✍️ The proposed changes are practical and sensible, and seek to provide clarity for both tenants and landlords. 💡 Read our response here➡️ buff.ly/StwTgVL

❗️CIH Northern Ireland has responded to the Department for Communities consultation on proposed exceptions to notice to quit periods. 🏡 📢 We believe these proposals strike a balanced approach for both tenants and landlords. Read our full response here ➡️ buff.ly/LAUAapJ

❗️ Data from the latest UK Housing Review reveals concerning affordability issues and rising costs for Northern Ireland. 📈 Read our analysis here ➡️ buff.ly/A8Hkeay 🌟Don't forget, the UK Housing Review is now free for everyone to download. Visit ➡️ buff.ly/eA4jQej and download your copy 📃

We welcome this announcement from @infrastructure-ni.gov.uk but we urge the Executive to look at solutions such as a modest household levy to truly solve the wastewater infrastructure crisis in NI and unblock obstacles to much-needed new homes 🏘️ www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/news/kimmins...

CIH Northern Ireland has responded to the Department for Communities consultation on changes to the Decent Homes Standard. 🏡 We welcome the modernisation of the Decent Homes Standard. However, clearer guidance is needed for housing providers. Read our response ➡️ buff.ly/DgKcutM

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰 Head on over to LinkedIn to read ➡️ buff.ly/3Gptfvu

We welcomed the launch of the Public Accounts Committee’s homelessness inquiry report today alongside chair Daniel McCrossan MLA. It strongly aligns with CIH's evidence submission, reinforcing the need for person-centred support, strategic prevention & a significant boost to social housing supply.

CIH Northern Ireland has responded to the Department of Finance's consultation on proposals for the draft budget. We're calling for funding prioritisation for: 📢 Social housing 📢 Tackling homelessness 📢 Unblocking the wastewater crisis 📢 Decarbonisation Read our full response here➡️ buff.ly/lAl5U6P

We need swift action to address the obstacles to new home starts and build the homes that Northern Ireland urgently needs 🏘️

📣 The latest statistics on new home starts in Northern Ireland are concerning and show a significant drop in Q4 2025. Urgent action is needed to unblock the obstacles to new home starts, such as the wastewater infrastructure crisis. 🏠️ Read CIH Northern Ireland's reaction here ➡️ buff.ly/r0UisoE

📣 ICYMI - the Department for Communities published their Warm Healthy Homes Strategy. CIH Northern Ireland prepared a handy What You Need to Know guide for members ➡️ buff.ly/5K5kGOt

We're thrilled to announce the shortlist for the All-Ireland Housing Awards 2026 🏆 Congratulations to everyone shortlisted 👏 Check out the finalists here 👇 lnkd.in/eirpsZvw

We've submitted our response to the HSENI consultation on proposed amendments to gas safety regulations, supporting a 10-12 month window for gas safety checks to improve efficiency & reduce landlord burdens while maintaining safety. Read more: www.cih.org/news/cih-nor...

We recently collaborated with Co-Ownership Housing on a workshop to unblock the path for affordable housing across Northern Ireland. We're moving from policy to practice by bringing together planners and developers to solve site-level delivery hurdles 🏘️👇

We're calling for ambitious housing approaches in the Ards and North Down draft Plan Strategy 🏠 From workable 'tenure-blind' design to unlocking land for housing, we’re pushing for a system that prioritises affordability and climate resilience. Read our full response: www.cih.org/news/cih-ni-...

We have submitted our response to the Supporting People Strategic Intent 2026-2031. We are calling for sustainable, multi-year funding and cross-departmental accountability to transition housing support into long-term social infrastructure. Read our response: www.cih.org/news/cih-ni-...

2026 is set to be a landmark year for housing in NI, with major shifts in social housing allocations, PRS regulations and supply targets. Don’t miss our member-exclusive deep dive into what the next 12 months hold for the sector. 🏠💻 👉 www.cih.org/blogs/housin... (Photo cr: Shutterstock)

Issue 61 of CIH Unlocked 🔓 is live! In our lead, @cihpolicy.bsky.social (and our @cihni.bsky.social @cihcymru.bsky.social @cihscotland.bsky.social and @cihireland.bsky.social teams) detail the big policy milestones to look out for in 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/knA8cFP All Unlocked content ➡️ buff.ly/D5x0PJ3

How is Stormont measuring up against its nine priorities two years on? In @irishnews.com, our director warns that social housing targets face a "stark" delivery gap without sustainable investment and wastewater infrastructure. Read more: www.irishnews.com/news/politic...

We'd like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and all the very best for the festive season!🎄❄️ Our offices will be closed from Christmas Eve until 2 Jan 2026. If you'd like to get in touch, please email [email protected] and we'll pick this up when we return. Stay safe and have a happy New Year!

CIH Northern Ireland: Public affairs roundup As the year draws to a close, our team has been busy ensuring housing remains a top political priority through media, policy and direct engagement. Here are recent highlights > www.linkedin.com/posts/charte...

The 90 per cent rise in pensioner homelessness is a moral catastrophe. It demands the £130m autumn budget capital funds being allocated to new social housing, and a statutory duty to prevent homelessness. Our full comments in @belfasttelegraph.co.uk 📰👇 www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

🚨WYNTK about the Autumn Budget 2025 🚨 The CIH policy team have put together a new member briefing exclusively for members detailing the key housing announcements in yesterday's Budget and what they mean for the sector. Read it here ➡️ buff.ly/i4bTTc5

🚨 CIH research is unequivocal - the LHA freeze is a major policy failure & a 'hidden tax' on NI renters. It's deepening the housing crisis for low-income families. The UK Government has a clear opportunity to act in Wednesday's budget. 👇 housingdigital.co.uk/northern-ire...

New CIH research shows local housing allowance (LHA) now covers as little as 9% of available private rental homes (vs. the 30% target) in NI. Families face £36 weekly shortfalls. We demand the UK Gov lift the freeze now. Read more: www.cih.org/news/new-res...

New home completions slump 15 per cent A "clear red flag" for NI housing supply as completions drop to just 1,379 homes in Q3 2025. Meanwhile future pipeline shows resilience, with starts up 3.5 per cent (1,576 starts). Read our comment: www.cih.org/news/new-hom...

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰 Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/IrexgKQ

Issue 57 of CIH Unlocked 🔓 is now live! In this issue's lead, we cover all the big talking points, takeaways and learnings from the All-Ireland Summit 2025, which took place in Dublin this week ➡️ buff.ly/D2aESUF All Unlocked content ➡️ buff.ly/Ss3UbKJ @cihni.bsky.social @cihireland.bsky.social

CIH Ireland national director Caroline Moloney opens the #AllIrelandSummit 2025

Panellists including Paddy Gray OBE and Canadian Housing and Renewal Association's Mel Willerth explore the shared housing challenges facing Northern Ireland, Ireland and Canada — including worsening affordability and a lack of affordable housing #AllIrelandSummit

CIH policy lead Stephanie Morphew chairs a session on domestic abuse, and the role housing organisations in Northern Ireland and Ireland can play in tackling what remains a significant issue #AllIrelandSummit

CIH Northern Ireland national director Justin Cartwright opens a powerful and important session on migration and housing and the need to challenge common misconceptions #AllIrelandSummit

The Department of Communities' David Polley and Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's Paul Benson share updates on how the governments in both Northern Ireland and Ireland have been progressing housing policy (chaired by Fingal County Council's Annemarie Farrelly) #AllIrelandSummit

CIH Ireland national director Caroline Moloney opens the #AllIrelandSummit 2025

We're delighted to support damp & mould action and awareness week! 💡🏠 This article highlights tenants turning to social media for help. Download & share our guide, flyer and video 👇 🔗 www.cih.org/publications... ▶️ www.cih.org/recordings/c... 📰 www.newsletter.co.uk/your-world/h...

📢 We're urging changes to social security & tax in the UK Gov #autumnbudget2025 to ease housing pressures and free up NI Executive funds 🏡 🟣 Local housing allowance reform 🟣 Abolish two-child limit 🟣 Scrap the benefit cap 🟣 Tax / stamp duty reform. Read our submission: www.cih.org/publications...

🌟 We're hiring! Policy and public affairs manager Northern Ireland 🌟 Following years of growth, we're investing in NI with a new role to join our existing team. Apply and find full details here: charteredinstituteofhousing.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details... Closing date: Mon 3 Nov 2025 (noon)

49,129 households on the waiting list. 37,939 in housing stress. The crisis is escalating. 🚨 Our latest Q3 2025 housing policy update breaks down the essential data and policy action in NI. 🔗 CIH members can read the full policy deep dive here: www.cih.org/blogs/housin... Main image: Shutterstock

Our director outlines our progress in the latest CT Brief. The Board has endorsed a new operational plan, a roadmap guiding our sustained advocacy until 2027. The article reflects on how this strategic commitment is delivering on the ground. 🔗 www.campbelltickell.com/ctbrief/issu...

We’re proud to have joined with over 40 organisations including campaigners for tenants, homelessness and debt advice charities, landlord organisations and others in calling on the UK government to unfreeze local housing allowance at the upcoming budget. 🧵(1/2) #UnfreezeLHA

Today’s webinar with Justin Cartwright @cihni.bsky.social is exploring key changes facing the region and giving us a deeper understanding of the political and economic forces, enabling us to anticipate and respond to emerging trends. Book onto more upcoming events here: www.cih.org/events/ ✅

Great session co-hosted by CIH NI & NIFHA at the @uuponline.bsky.social conference on living independently & our growing older population! 💡 Thanks to chair Andy Allen MLA & our expert panel: Cameron Watt, Loma Wilson & Bridie Doherty.

We have submitted our response to the DAERA draft Climate Action Plan 🏡 We strongly support net zero and seek a just transition that puts people first. We need dedicated funding for deep energy efficiency upgrades across all tenures. ➡️ Read our full response: www.cih.org/news/cih-ni-...

Housing at the heart of policy! 🏘️ We had a productive time at the @sdlp.bsky.social conference. Our exhibition stand led to great conversations on improving NI housing. Huge thanks to all at our joint fringe with NIFHA on 'Somewhere to call home'.

Alarming new housing statistics are out. 🚨 Our director was on GMB this morning to address the deepening crisis. 49,083 on the social housing waiting list (+4%) 37,635 households now in housing stress (+6%) This is not an unsolvable problem. We need long-term funding, not short-term targets.

CIH Northern Ireland supports the ambitious vision outlined in the draft plan strategy and its proactive approach to addressing the significant housing need within the district. Read our full response below 👇 buff.ly/Zx1xRHv

It is Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week including all the latest policy, news, and events you need to know 🏘️ 📰 Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/Eg7uqti

We have expressed concern in response to the latest Northern Ireland Housing Bulletin. While the figures on starts and completions reflect some positive momentum, delivery remains far short of what is needed to meet Northern Ireland’s housing demand. Read our full response here buff.ly/mZs7PrE

Bookings are open for our All Ireland Summit. You can join us for a day full of discussions and learning, an evening meal and networking, or both! Follow the link below for more information. buff.ly/VmmmkIO