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)
Dean Smith
Cardiff CF24 5PJ
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Cardiff
11 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Social welfare and housing
Dean Smith is a highly skilled solicitor based in Cardiff with 11 years of experience, specialising in criminal law, employment law, litigation, dispute resolution, conveyancing, consumer rights, and commercial law. His diverse legal practice encompasses complex matters such...
Stephen Davies
Lancashire L40 0SA
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Lancashire
32 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Stephen Davies is a highly experienced lawyer based in Lancashire, with 32 years of expertise in mediation, litigation, civil litigation, and conveyancing. Specializing in both residential and commercial conveyancing, he offers expert legal support in property transactions, including...
Sushil Gaikwad
London SE18 6FH
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
15 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
With 15 years of experience, Sushil Gaikwad specializes in a wide range of legal areas, including employment, family law, commercial law, and financial services. He offers expert legal services in areas such as dispute resolution, immigration, intellectual property,...
Mike WRAGG
Buckinghamshire HP6 5BW
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Buckinghamshire
17 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Mike Wragg is the Head of Residential Property at Lennons Solicitors, a well-established law firm in Buckinghamshire with offices in Chesham, Amersham, and Beaconsfield. With 17 years of experience, Mike specialises in all aspects of residential property law,...
Liz Garratt
Derbyshire DE55 7DD
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Derbyshire
18 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
With 18 years of experience, Liz Garratt is a highly skilled Private Client Solicitor specializing in Conveyancing, Wills, Trusts, and Estates. Having been in the legal profession since 2007, Liz offers a compassionate and client-focused approach to legal...
