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)
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...
Alex Woodcock
Liverpool L3 1HU
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Liverpool
13 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Alex Woodcock is a highly experienced residential property lawyer and a qualified Fellow of the Royal Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, with over 13 years of expertise in conveyancing. Based in Liverpool, he specializes in a comprehensive range...
Carol Bedford
Dorset BH21 5HT
Social welfare and housing Legal executive Dorset
19 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Carol Bedford is a solicitor based in Dorset with 19 years of experience in conveyancing and property law. She provides expert legal services tailored to her clients' needs, with a particular focus on older client conveyancing. In Residential...
Colum Murray
London SW18 1GN
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
46 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Colum Murray is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, with over 46 years of legal practice. He is a partner at his firm, specializing in all aspects of property law, particularly commercial property and business-related matters. Colum...
Kumar Subramani
London W1C 2DL
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
22 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Kumar Subramani is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, fluent in Bengali, English, Greek, Hindi, Malay, Turkish, Urdu, Tamil, and Malayalam. With over 22 years of legal experience, he offers a broad range of services, specializing in...
