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Housing term

Chartered Institute of Housing(CIH)

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is a professional membership body and charitable organisation in the United Kingdom with the mission to improve housing and communities. It works to ensure that everyone has a safe, secure and affordable home, by leading the development of professional standards and qualifications, providing expert advice, research and training, and acting as the professional representative body for the housing sector.

CIH members are mainly people working in the public, private and voluntary housing sectors, including housing managers, advisors, landlords, policy makers and researchers. Membership is open to all housing professionals, regardless of experience and qualifications.

The purpose of CIH is to promote excellence and standards in all aspects of housing, from policy and strategy to technical, operational and professional practice. It advocates for the interests of housing professionals and the housing sector, and provides an independent and authoritative voice on housing in the UK.

The scope of CIH covers a wide array of topics and areas related to housing