Landlord and tenant disputes, possession claims, boundary disputes, lease disputes and housing disrepair. Get clear, expert advice from a Direct Access barrister, without going through a solicitor first.
Tell us about your matter and we will match you with specialist Direct Access barristers. There is no charge to enquire.
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MyBarrister connects you with specialist Direct Access barristers who handle property and housing disputes every day. You get senior expertise without the cost and delay of going through a solicitor first.
Direct Access, sometimes called Public Access, is a Bar Standards Board scheme that lets members of the public instruct a barrister directly. You do not need to engage a solicitor first.
Barristers are specialist advocates and advisers. In property law, that means counsel who spend their working lives on landlord and tenant disputes, possession proceedings, boundary disagreements, and complex leasehold and co-ownership cases. Many are King's Counsel or senior juniors with years of dedicated property and housing experience.
Through MyBarrister you can engage a barrister for a single piece of work, such as advice on a notice served, drafting a defence to a possession claim, or representing you at a County Court or Property Tribunal hearing. You agree the scope and the fee with your chosen barrister in writing before any chargeable work begins.
A straightforward route to expert advice, with no pressure and no charge to enquire.
Complete the short form above with a few details. There is no charge to enquire and no obligation to instruct.
We introduce you to property law barristers whose specialism and experience suit your situation. You see their credentials before deciding.
You agree the scope of work and fixed fee with your chosen barrister in writing, then they get to work on your case.
Property and housing law covers a wide range of matters. The barristers listed on MyBarrister cover the full picture, from residential tenancy disputes to complex commercial property litigation.
Advice and representation for landlords and tenants on rent arrears, notices, disputes over deposits, and breaches of tenancy terms.
Section 21 and Section 8 notices, accelerated possession, defended possession claims, and enforcement of possession orders.
Disputes over boundary lines, party walls, rights of way, easements, and nuisance between neighbouring properties.
Business and residential lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, lease interpretation, and breach of covenant claims.
Claims and defences relating to disrepair, damp, and a landlord's obligations to repair under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Homes Act 2018.
Disputes over jointly owned property, beneficial interests, and applications under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996.
Challenges to service charges and administration charges at the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), and other leasehold enfranchisement matters.
Disputes over commercial leases, dilapidations, forfeiture, rent reviews, and landlord and tenant relations in a commercial setting.
Advice on and defence of claims to register title to land based on long use and possession, including applications to HM Land Registry.
Property disputes are stressful and expensive enough already. MyBarrister keeps the route to expert help short, transparent and within your control.
The barristers we introduce you to are practitioners with significant property and housing litigation experience. No generalists, no juniors learning on your case.
Property barristers will usually quote a fixed fee for defined pieces of work. You know the cost before any chargeable work starts. No surprise bills.
Direct Access means you instruct the barrister directly. You are not paying a solicitor to instruct counsel on your behalf, which can substantially reduce overall cost.
Every barrister listed on MyBarrister is regulated by the Bar Standards Board and carries professional indemnity insurance through the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund.
You choose the barrister and the scope of work. You can instruct for one piece of advice, a single hearing, or your whole case. No long retainers tying you in.
MyBarrister has been helping clients connect with specialist counsel for more than a decade, with introductions made across the full range of property and housing matters.
See the full panel of property and housing barristers on MyBarrister, with their chambers, year of call, areas of focus and direct access status.
Common questions about Direct Access, fees, court and tribunal representation and how to get started.
Yes. Under the Bar Standards Board's Public Access scheme, you can instruct a Direct Access barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first.
The barristers listed on MyBarrister are Direct Access qualified, meaning you can engage them yourself for advice, drafting, negotiation and representation in court or tribunal.
Property barristers usually quote on a fixed-fee basis for defined pieces of work, such as advising on a notice to quit, drafting a defence to a possession claim, or representing you at a County Court or Property Tribunal hearing.
Hourly rates are also common for advice. You agree the fee with your chosen barrister in writing before any work begins, so you know the cost up front.
It often is, because you cut out the solicitor's fee. You deal with the barrister directly, so you only pay one set of legal fees rather than two.
That said, a barrister cannot conduct litigation in the same way a solicitor can. For complex matters with heavy correspondence and document management, you may still benefit from instructing a solicitor as well, or using the Bar's Licensed Access scheme.
A property barrister can advise and represent you on:
Most enquiries are responded to within one working day. If your matter is urgent, for example an imminent eviction date or a hearing in the next few days, please call us on 020 3771 9301 and we will prioritise the introduction.
Yes. Direct Access barristers can represent you in the County Court, the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), and on appeal to the higher courts.
They can attend possession hearings, case management conferences, and final hearings on your behalf.
Direct Access can be very useful for urgent property matters, but timing matters. If you have an imminent eviction date, a bailiff's appointment already fixed, or a hearing in the next day or two, please call us directly on 020 3771 9301 rather than submitting the online form, so we can try to move quickly.
No. There is no charge to enquire through MyBarrister and no obligation to instruct. Any fees are agreed directly between you and the barrister you choose, in writing, before any chargeable work starts.
Yes. All barristers listed on MyBarrister are regulated by the Bar Standards Board and hold a current practising certificate. Each is also authorised under the Public Access scheme to accept instructions directly from members of the public.
Every practising barrister carries professional indemnity insurance through the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund.
A short summary of your situation is enough to start. Useful details include:
Please do not share confidential information until you have engaged a barrister formally.
Yes. We introduce you to barristers who specialise in your area of property law and whose experience matches your matter. You decide whom to instruct. You can also browse the directory and request a specific barrister by name.
Solicitors usually handle the day-to-day conduct of a case: correspondence, collecting evidence and managing the file. Barristers are specialist advocates and advisers, traditionally engaged to give opinions on the merits and to represent clients in court or tribunal.
Under Direct Access, you can instruct a barrister for the parts of the work that need specialist input without engaging a solicitor first. For longer or more document-heavy cases, the two roles can also be combined.
Yes. The barristers listed on MyBarrister practise across England and Wales, with members in London, the South East, the South West, the Midlands, the North West, the North East, Yorkshire and Wales.
Many will accept instructions remotely by video conference for advice, and travel for hearings. Property law in Scotland and Northern Ireland operates under separate regimes, and we will tell you if your matter is best handled by counsel in those jurisdictions.
One of our team will contact you, usually within one working day, to understand your matter in a little more detail. We will then introduce you by email to one or more specialist property barristers whose experience fits your situation. You decide whom to instruct, and the barrister agrees the scope and fee with you in writing before any chargeable work starts.
Yes. Your enquiry is treated in strict confidence. Information you share is used only to introduce you to suitable barristers. Our handling of personal information is set out in our Privacy Policy. Once you formally instruct a barrister, legal professional privilege applies to communications between you and counsel.
Tell us about your matter and we will introduce you to specialist Direct Access barristers who can help. There is no charge to enquire.
