The Northern Ireland Housing Statistics 2025-26 were published this morning. Overall they paint a picture of a system creaking under pressure. Today we are asking - how much worse does it have to get before we see real change and better outcomes for Northern Ireland? Read more➡️ buff.ly/cMB9nSu

Our response to the Irish Traveller Accommodation Strategy 2026–31 Key priorities: 🟣 Culturally trained staff - CIH research shows this builds trust & resolves site issues best 🟣 Embedded lived experience 🟣 Strong leadership & funding. Read more: www.cih.org/news/cih-nor...

CIH welcomes the establishment of a Homelessness Commission for Northern Ireland. We hope this is the beginning of a transformative change for homelessness in NI and the realisation of a society where everyone has access to a safe, suitable home. buff.ly/9pZs1Jc

Lyons to drive once-in-a-generation system change on homelessness

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has committed to delivering a fundamental system change in how homelessness is addressed in Northern Ireland.

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We have launched our 2026 UK and Ireland EDI census report, as part of our ongoing effort to improve equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout our organisation and the wider housing sector. For the key findings and why this matters ➡️ buff.ly/eE50qzN To download the report ➡️ buff.ly/I2HDIhZ

Great discussions at the recent @sdlp.bsky.social conference. We were delighted to co-host a joint fringe session with NIFHA on the critical role of affordable housing in meeting local need. Thank you to panel members and everyone who joined! 🏠

Welcome spotlight from the Belfast Telegraph on NI's wastewater challenges. Our recent WIG report shows short-term funding could cost NI's economy £10.9bn by 2040 (£5,500/household) and stall vital housing delivery 👇 www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

Not fixing NI’s water infrastructure could hit economy by £10.9bn by 2040, warn experts

Failing NI Water infrastructure risks £10.9bn economic loss by 2040; discover how housing, business and households could be hit and what experts propose.

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ICYMI 🗞️ Over 64,000 people in NI are legally homeless. While a quarterly dip in homelessness is welcome, our director warns: "The bottleneck is a lack of supply... We must unblock systemic barriers to building." Read the full story in Inside Housing 👇 www.insidehousing.co.uk/home/homeles...

More than 64,000 people experiencing homelessness in Northern Ireland

Data from Northern Ireland’s Department for Communities (DfC) shows that the number of people with statutory homelessness status has reached more than 64,000.

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We strongly support the Housing (Amendment) Bill's purpose to shift Northern Ireland toward proactive, early homelessness prevention. However, commencement shoud align with budget and resources for prevention services, plus other measures. Read more: www.cih.org/news/cih-nor...

Latest data shows NI councils missing legal planning time targets, despite application numbers hitting recent lows. Our director warns that growing delays are impacting housing delivery. Read the full coverage: www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/most-no...

Most Northern Ireland councils miss legal targets for planning decisions as applications fall to record low

Just one council out of 11 in Northern Ireland handled all its planning bids within the legal time target last year.

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CIH NI has submitted our response to the Department for Communities consultation on the Warm Healthy Homes Fund. 🌡️ 🏠️ We welcome the development of the fund and its aims to reduce fuel poverty in Northern Ireland. However, its success depends on sustained investment. Our response ➡️ buff.ly/xkXPcyi

Our policy and public affairs manager Georgia Knapp recently celebrated six months in post at CIH Northern Ireland. 🎉 In this blog post, she reflects on her time working in housing and with CIH. ✍️ 🏡 Read here 🔗 buff.ly/yXhzksG

"We can't tackle homelessness or build our towns if the pipes beneath our streets aren't supporting the buildings above them." Justin Cartwright, CIH Northern Ireland national director Read more: www.cih.org/news/wastewa...

The latest Department for Communities’ Northern Ireland Homelessness Bulletin has been released. It highlights the impact of stalled progress in reforming emergency housing, as new figures show a sharp winter surge in people trapped in temporary accommodation. The bulletin ➡️ buff.ly/ZB6mwqW

CIH NI has responded to the Housing Executive's consultation on the House Sales Scheme. The amendments do not go far enough - we're calling for a pause ⏸️ on the House Sales Scheme to stabilise housing stock levels, or ending the scheme altogether ⏹️ Read our response buff.ly/c409Kwx

Our latest Northern Ireland housing policy summary for Q1 2026 is now available for members. 🏠️ It's been a busy quarter, with new legislation, public consultations, and insightful statistics. 📖 Take a look here ➡️ buff.ly/uBwSCXY

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...

Kimmins: Voluntary contribution scheme will help address capacity concerns

The introduction of a voluntary contributions scheme for wastewater infrastructure will help unlock more residential and commercial development opportunities, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has s...

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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 🏘️

Inside Housing @insidehousing.bsky.social · 7mo ago

📣 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 🏘️👇