Business Details
25 Years
experience
Property Law Services in Hampshire
Pain Smith Solicitors is a specialist property law firm with extensive expertise in residential and commercial property matters. Established in 2001, we provide comprehensive legal services to landlords, tenants, and agents, focusing on practical solutions and clear advice. Our team's dedicated experience in property litigation, lease extensions, and tenancy agreements ensures tailored support for complex legal challenges.We prioritise client relationships, offering a helpline service, document resources, and training to enhance industry knowledge. With a commitment to transparency and commercial pragmatism, we guide clients through disputes, possession claims, and regulatory compliance while maintaining strict adherence to professional standards.
Services
Property Litigation
Legal Helpline
Document Shop
Lease Extensions
Deposit Disputes
Possession Claims
Training Courses
Dilapidations Advice
Tenancy Agreements
Squatter Action
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We focus exclusively on property law with 20+ years of specialist experience
- Our team includes solicitors with practical expertise in residential and commercial leases
- We provide cost-effective solutions through fixed-fee structures and transparent billing
- Our legal helpline offers expert advice during business hours with document resources
- We combine litigation expertise with proactive training for property professionals
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Property Litigation
We handle residential and commercial property disputes including possession claims, rent arrears recovery, and dilapidations disputes. Our solicitors provide strategic advice on forfeiture proceedings and leasehold enfranchisement. Clients benefit from our court-tested expertise in resolving complex property conflicts efficiently.
Legal Helpline
Our annual subscription helpline offers telephone legal advice for landlords and agents during business hours. Subscribers access template documents and practical guidance on tenancy management, compliance, and dispute prevention from qualified legal professionals.
Lease Extensions
We specialise in statutory lease extensions under the Leasehold Reform Act, managing valuation negotiations and marriage value assessments. Our service covers flat and house leases, ensuring compliance with legal requirements while protecting client interests.
Deposit Disputes
Our team advises on deposit protection compliance, deduction disputes, and adjudication processes. We represent landlords and tenants in resolving compensation claims related to deposit protection failures, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements.
Training Courses
We deliver property law training covering possession procedures, new legislation impacts, and practical lettings management. Courses combine technical legal knowledge with real-world applications for landlords, agents, and property professionals.
People
Marveen Smith
Principal Solicitor
Founder of Pain Smith Solicitors in 2001 with accountancy background, qualified as solicitor in 2006. Specialist in property law with extensive experience in tenancy disputes and leasehold matters. Regular media contributor and legal helpline pioneer.
Laura Simpson
Solicitor
Qualified solicitor since 2019, specialising in property litigation including dilapidations and lease extensions. Provides helpline advice and practical solutions for landlord-tenant disputes. Holds law and business degree from University of Portsmouth.
Emma Somerset
Consultant Solicitor
Qualified in 2010 with decade of experience in property litigation. Specialises in forfeiture claims and land registration disputes. Recognised for commercial approach to resolving complex property conflicts and boundary issues.
Questions
What property law services do you specialise in?
We focus on residential and commercial property litigation, lease extensions, possession claims, deposit disputes, and tenancy agreement drafting. Our services also include legal helpline support and industry training.
Do you offer legal advice for landlords and agents?
Yes, we provide tailored advice through our helpline service, document templates, and specialist guidance on compliance, possession procedures, and dispute resolution.
Can you assist with leasehold enfranchisement?
Our team handles lease extension negotiations, marriage value assessments, and statutory enfranchisement claims under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993.
What training courses are available?
We deliver property law training covering possession proceedings, new legislation, and practical lettings procedures for landlords and agents.
How are legal fees structured?
We prioritise fixed-fee arrangements where possible, with transparent hourly rates for complex matters. Costs are discussed upfront with regular updates.
