Housemark has entered a new phase after signing an investment partnership with Inprova. CIH & NHF will retain a share of the business and continue to support its growth. CIH CEO Gavin Smart & NHF CEO Kate Henderson said: "We’re excited about what comes next with Inprova’s investment and insight.”

Tune in to our latest podcast where host, CIH's Steph Morphew, discusses the approaches and the importance it has to tenants living there. Hear from guests Tannith Howard from Kirklees and Julie Layton from Advance on why they advocate for supported housing ➡️ buff.ly/jMpzs5A

📢 A special member-exclusive episode of the CIH Podcast is out now 📢 What do the CIH policy teams across the UK think Andy Burnham can bring to housing? Find out now in this exclusive episode. Listen direct on our website ➡️ buff.ly/aXjWU1L

Issue 75 of CIH Unlocked 🔓 is now live! In this issue's lead, Alma Sheren looks at how the housing sector can help tackle what the largely hidden and poorly understood issue or neurodivergent children in temporary accommodation ➡️ buff.ly/7HFeEoS All Unlocked content ➡️ buff.ly/sHiwViH

📢 The July issue of Housing Rights is now live. Each issue features the latest news and developments in housing rights for people with different kinds of immigration status. Read it here ➡️ buff.ly/YvQyjz1 Sign up to receive the newsletter direct to your email inbox ➡️ buff.ly/j0GGABH

NEWS AND GUIDES

JULY 2026

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📢 We are still keen to receive sector feedback on how housing providers can prepare for risks posed to homes and communities by wildfires before finalising our draft guidance in the autumn. You can read it here ➡️ buff.ly/afLMvYg 📩 Please email policyandpractice@cih.org by 5pm, Friday 11 September.

🚀 Check out our upcoming virtual events in August 🚀 Book your free, CIH member-exclusive tickets today ⬇️ buff.ly/JNlCnEU Not yet a member? Learn more about CIH membership ⬇️ buff.ly/WEjKEs6

Join host Jill Allcoat, as she talks through everything membership with three fellows with over 100 years of membership combined! Listen to the full podcast on our website just visit buff.ly/LWfqewO

It’s Friday, and time for our round-up of the main #UKHousing policy news and events from this week 🏘️📰 Read the full update over on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/LNOxntI

📢 We're hiring 📢 ⭐️ Head of people: Find out more and apply before Monday 27 July ➡️ buff.ly/ufJZ4gG ⭐️ Events co-ordinator (maternity cover): Find out more and apply before Friday 24 July ➡️ buff.ly/BdVFMBl

📢 The results are in! ⭐️ We're pleased to announce that, after a closely fought election period, Gavin Smith has been chosen by CIH members as the organisation’s next vice president. 👏 Read more on the result ➡️ buff.ly/Uo4xXeQ

CIH fellowship, our highest grade of membership, recognises experienced professionals who have made a significant contribution to housing 🏠️ If that sounds like you, now could be the perfect time to apply ⬇️ buff.ly/xlStp36

Congratulations to Angela Rayner on her reappointment as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. During her previous tenure she led significant reforms, boosted housing supply, strengthened renters' rights & increased investment in affordable & social homes buff.ly/yqudjPJ

Rayner returns to MHCLG

Angela Rayner has returned to the role of secretary of state for the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. Her appointment came after

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📢 We're hiring 📢 ⭐️ Head of people: Find out more and apply before Monday 27 July ➡️ buff.ly/ufJZ4gG ⭐️ Events co-ordinator (maternity cover): Find out more and apply before Friday 24 July ➡️ buff.ly/BdVFMBl

Congratulations to Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister. His long-standing focus on housing, devolution and increasing the supply of affordable homes has helped shape the housing debate. We look forward to working with his new team to support delivery of the homes communities need.

📢 We're hiring 📢 ⭐️ Head of people: Find out more and apply before Monday 27 July ➡️ buff.ly/ufJZ4gG ⭐️ Events co-ordinator (maternity cover): Find out more and apply before Friday 24 July ➡️ buff.ly/BdVFMBl

It’s Friday, and time for our round-up of the main #UKHousing policy news and events from this week 🏘️📰 Read the full update over on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/wRqbEHF

Issue 74 of CIH Unlocked 🔓 is now live! In this issue's lead, Liam Turner speaks with outgoing Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway about complaints, caseloads and what the future holds for him, the Ombudsman Service and social housing ➡️ buff.ly/rBuh6SI All Unlocked content ➡️ buff.ly/sHiwViH

📢 We're hiring: Head of people 📢 💡 As we continue to evolve and deliver our strategic ambitions, we're looking for an outstanding head of people to join our senior management group and help shape the next chapter of our organisation. Find out more and apply before Monday 27 July ➡️ buff.ly/kmKbyxL

📢 DEADLINE 📢 You have until midnight tomorrow to vote for your 2026 CIH vice president. 📩 Members, check your emails from MiVoice for your unique voting link or visit ➡️ buff.ly/DMkIAOt to request your code today!

📢 What will define great leadership in the years ahead? Our recent research collaboration with New Street Consulting Group (NSCG) and PfP Thrive seeks to answer that question.

It’s Friday, and time for our round-up of the main #UKHousing policy news and events from this week 🏘️📰 Read the full update over on LinkedIn ➡️https://buff.ly/LlnJrKo

📢 We're hiring! If you're looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our member engagement team and support our work across the North of England. 💡 Find out more and apply before Friday 10 July ➡️ buff.ly/POdyg7S

📢 We're hiring! 💡 As part of our ambition to deliver on our key business objectives and commitment to excellent governance, we're looking for new members of two of our governing board sub-committees. Find out more and apply before Friday 31 July ➡️ buff.ly/FI1D1mI

If you are a current chartered member (CIHCM), you may already be working at fellowship level ✨️ Learn more about CIH fellowship in our latest blog ⬇️ buff.ly/6XarJgj

This week, we are proud to be supporting #RuralHousingWeek. 🗨️ Reacting to the campaign, Mike Cramp, head of development at Hastoe Housing Association, has outlined how housing providers can evolve and enhance how they work with local rural communities. The blog ➡️ buff.ly/HNDS7fg

📢 We're hiring! If you're looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our member engagement team and support our work across the North of England. 💡 Find out more and apply before Friday 10 July ➡️ buff.ly/POdyg7S

As #ASBAwarenessWeek draws to a close, Chris Grose, chair of CIH's national ASB network, has shared his insights on building confidence and taking a proactive approach to partnership working. Watch the full vlog ➡️

Successful partnership working in ASB - insights from Chris Grose

Chris Grose, chair of CIH's national ASB network, shares his insights on building confidence and taking a proactive approach to partnership working.

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Issue 73 of CIH Unlocked 🔓 is now live! In this issue's lead, CIH’s Tom Arnold (@tjarnold.bsky.social) explores what Andy Burnham’s premiership could mean for housing delivery in England ➡️ buff.ly/jrLcMga All Unlocked content ➡️ buff.ly/sHiwViH

📢 We're hiring! If you're looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our member engagement team and support our work across the North of England. 💡 Find out more and apply before Friday 10 July ➡️ buff.ly/POdyg7S