Catherine Watkins
Cwmbran NP44 1UG
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Cwmbran
29 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Catherine Watkins is an experienced family and property lawyer based in Cwmbran & Barry and cover South wales & Bristol, with 29 years of legal expertise. Fluent in both English and Welsh, Catherine is a key member of...
What does social welfare & housing involve?
- Homelessness assistance: Applying to local authorities for housing support, challenging unsuitable temporary accommodation, or appealing a homelessness decision.
- Housing benefit and Universal Credit: Disputing eligibility or payment amounts, and navigating appeals processes if a claim is refused or reduced.
- Social housing rights: Understanding your rights as a tenant of a council or housing association, including security of tenure and succession rights.
- Disrepair and maintenance: Holding social landlords accountable for unsafe or unhealthy living conditions, and seeking compensation where necessary.
- Evictions and possession proceedings: Addressing rent arrears, anti-social behaviour allegations, and legal defences to prevent unlawful evictions.
How can a solicitor help with social welfare & housing, and what does it cost?
A specialist solicitor or housing adviser can:
- Provide advice and representation: Explaining your entitlements, filling in forms, and challenging negative decisions from councils or benefit agencies.
- Negotiate with landlords and local authorities: Seeking repairs, preventing eviction, or improving living conditions through dialogue or mediation.
- Appeal in court or tribunals: If negotiations fail, a solicitor can present your case before a judge or tribunal, ensuring legal procedures are correctly followed.
Costs vary based on the complexity of your case and whether legal aid is available. Some individuals qualify for legal aid, which can cover part or all of a solicitor’s fees in housing matters. Otherwise, rates typically range from £100–£300 per hour, though some firms may offer fixed-fee or reduced-fee arrangements for certain cases. An initial consultation—often free or at a low cost—can help you understand your options, likely expenses, and the best steps to secure safe, stable housing.
5 Solicitors (domaine de droit rattaché pour Social welfare and housing)
Christian Browne
Leicestershire LE16 7WB
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Leicestershire
28 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Christian Browne, known as Chris, is a highly experienced lawyer based in Leicestershire with 28 years of legal practice. Specializing in corporate, commercial, and intellectual property law, Chris provides expert legal advice to businesses and individuals. His expertise...
Helen Bowns
Warwickshire CV37 6YX
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Warwickshire
29 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Helen Bowns is a solicitor based in Warwickshire with 29 years of experience in family law. She specializes in divorce, child custody, adoption, child support, domestic violence and abuse, property division, and children law, including civil partnerships. With...
Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors
Solicitor London W6
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
5 Solicitors
Does not accept legal aid
Hollingsworth Edwards is a highly reputable and successful law firm based in West London, representing clients across the UK and internationally. With expertise in a wide range of legal areas, including criminal law, fraud, employment, family law, divorce,...
Cyprian Amgbah
London IG1 1BA
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
24 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Cyprian joined UK Law Associates in 2011 and is registered at Level 3 with the OISC. Cyprian initially qualified as a solicitor in 2001 but retrained and qualified as a specialist immigration adviser in 2010. Cyprian has over...
Chris Proctor
Sheffield S9 1TP
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Sheffield
7 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
With 7 years of experience, Chris Proctor is a skilled solicitor specializing in residential conveyancing. He qualified in 2018 and joined PM Property Lawyers the same year, where he focuses on freehold and leasehold residential property sales and...
