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)
Najib Khan
Hatfield AL9 5HZ
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Hatfield
18 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Najib Khan is an independent lawyer based in Hatfield, with over 18 years of experience in immigration litigation, dispute resolution, civil litigation, conveyancing, and various other legal areas. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, Najib offers a comprehensive...
Aurelia Winter
Guildford GU1 4QH
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Guildford
7 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Aurelia Winter is a licensed conveyancer based in Guildford, specialising in residential property transactions, transfer of equity, and land-related legal matters. With extensive experience in handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, new build purchases, transfers of part,...
Ian Hay
London SW18 1GN
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
40 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Ian Hay is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, with over 40 years in the legal profession, specializing in property law. As a founding partner of Murray Hay, Ian has dedicated more than three decades to managing...
Robert Taylor
Kent TN12 0AP
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Kent
48 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Robert Taylor is a highly experienced solicitor based in Kent, with 48 years of expertise in conveyancing and property law. Since joining the firm in April 2003 as an Assistant Solicitor, he has played a key role in...
Raj Nair
Preston PR4 0LW
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Preston
26 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Raj Nair, a lawyer based in Preston, is a long-established professional with over 26 years of experience in leading areas of law. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, Raj offers comprehensive legal services in various fields, including: Family...
