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 Conveyancing (domaine de droit rattaché pour Social welfare and housing)
Syd Brown
Belfast BT1 3GN
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Belfast
28 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Syd Brown is an experienced lawyer based in Belfast, renowned for his expertise in property law, wills, trusts, estate matters, and dispute resolution. With 28 years of legal practice, he has developed a solid reputation for delivering high-quality...
Alexandra Bradbury
Stoke-on-Trent ST2 7HA
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Stoke-on-Trent
10 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Alexandra Bradbury is a highly skilled solicitor based in Stoke-on-Trent, with 10 years of experience specializing in conveyancing, wills, trusts, and estate law. She provides expert legal guidance to individuals and families, ensuring they receive tailored and proactive...
Laura Bailhache
Taunton TA1 1SA
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Taunton
15 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Laura Bailhache is a solicitor based in Taunton with expertise in employment law, conveyancing, wills, trusts, and estate matters, as well as civil litigation. Fluent in English and Italian, she provides comprehensive legal services tailored to individual and...
SBP Law
Solicitor London EC4V 5EF
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
19 Solicitors
Does not accept legal aid
At SBP Law we pride ourselves on providing our clients with discreet, creative and strategic business advice. Since inception we have represented the interests of corporate and individual clients in fields usually dominated by much larger law...
Elizabeth Middleton
Reading RG5 4AE
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Reading
21 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Visiting a solicitor should be, welcoming and friendly experience, which is why I pride myself on offering a sympathetic, professional environment, based on listening and empathy. It’s important to me that clients have time to explain their problems...
