Dawsons' football boots appeal

Dawsons asking for old boots to help African football foundation

Dawsons proudly sponsored the first ‘Burry Port Raft Race’, raising money for a joint cause: Burry Port RNLI and Afia Banjul Children’s Football Academy Foundation in Africa.

The African football academy is headed locally by Craig and Izzie Goodman who live in Burry Port and are also actively involved in the RNLI.

Now, Dawsons want to help continue raising money for Afia Banjul Children’s Football Academy Foundation

“We are asking, firstly for everyone to make contact with friends and family and bring in to Dawsons offices any old or unused, children’s or adult sized, multi-stud football boots and/or flat-soled trainers,” said Senior Partner Chris Hope.

“Don’t worry about the condition. We can collect them at each office and give them to Craig and Izzie, so they can take out to Africa for their needy football team.

“There’s a new season starting soon, so no doubt many boys/girls/women/men will have out grown an old pair and be putting on the latest brightly coloured new boots/trainers.

“So, I’d ask you all to speak with anyone you can and bring in the old pairs, when they are available.”

Added Chris: “The day was a huge success for the charities and another success the Llanelli sales and rental staff deserve a special mention especially raft team members Matthew Whitehead and Joe Chiffi.

“The staff gave up their family time to help set up and spent most of their day raising money for the joint cause.”

Dawsons' staff at last year's Burry Port Raft Race

Dawsons-sponsored Burry Port Raft Race makes real splash for charity

Dawsons failed to win the Burry Port Raft Race but were delighted to sponsor a thoroughly successful event watched by 100s of people on quayside.

Appropriately, the race was won by Burry Port RNLI, one of the two charities that benefitted from the event. Money was also raised Afia Banjul Children’s Football Academy in The Gambia.

“It was a fantastic day and we were delighted to be the main sponsors of the event,” said Chris Hope, Dawsons’ Senior Partner.

raft1“There were 100s of people there to support the race and the crowds were two or three deep on the quayside cheering on the rafts.

“Unfortunately, our raft team did not win but it’s a huge thank you to our team of Matthew, Joe, Erich and David for taking part and finishing.

“And a big thank you also has to go to the staff in the Llanelli lettings and sales teams for all the hard work they did behind the scenes.”

Chris also presented the RNLI with the winners’ prize live on The Wave, who were there all afternoon entertaining the crowds.

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Leon Atolagbe, Dawsons Senior Negotiator. talking to new landlords at an open evening at the Marina Office

Dawsons hosts successful open evening to welcome new landords

Dawsons has held a very successful open evening at their Marina Office to welcome new landlords.

Dawsons acquired Marina & SA1 properties in mid-June, and it seems the landlords and tenants alike have taken to this merger with ease.

“It has been a very smooth transition for all involved and we have very much enjoyed meeting our new customer base in recent weeks both by phone, email and face-to-face in our office,” said Ricky Purdy, Dawsons Director of Lettings.

“Our most recent event saw our newly-acquired landlords relaxing and enjoying a nice glass of Pimms with nibbles, and catching up with Irene, who has joined us in the merger with Marina & SA1 properties, and also meeting our well established rental team.

“It was a very busy evening, full of positive discussions on how Dawsons will continue to manage the landlords’ properties with the great customer service they had previously received.

“Along with that there are some extra benefits which include: access to a wider scope of contractors, our links nationwide with other well established agents and our technical reporting system providing the landlords with online property visit reports, giving them the ability to see the internal condition of their property throughout the tenancy.”

Dawsons Senior Lettings staff member Leon was there to welcome all Dawsons’ guests and talk them through all aspects of the transition in management.

Also on hand was Legionella Risk Assessor Ian who was able to answer any questions regarding the recent need for risk assessments of property water supplies.  Dawsons’ Marina office senior administrator Laura was able to assist some landlords with any Rent Smart Wales queries.

Added Ricky: “Our staff in the newly merged Marina office have worked extremely well together throughout the coalition of both companies and look forward to the future as one even bigger team with even greater experience and property knowledge to boot.”

Slade House, Newton

Final countdown begins to Dawsons’ next auction at the Marriott Hotel

There are now less than two weeks to go until Dawsons’ next auction on Wednesday, August 2.

This auction comes on the back of a successful event in June which was a complete sell out, with 100 per cent of the available stock being purchased, including a Grade Two listed church and a large run down Manor House in Mayals.

A modern auction is great for people looking for unusual properties and they have become increasingly popular with buyers who want to avoid the traditional house buying chain.

“The auction in June was a fantastic success and we are confident that the August event will replicate that,” said Corey Ashford, Dawsons Sales Negotiator.

“Already we are building a very interesting sales list and I’m sure it is going to attract a lot of interest.”

Here are a few of the auction lots.

Slade House, Slade Road, Newton (main picture) – GUIDE PRICE £450,000

A substantial seven-bedroom detached home set in a popular spot within Newton. It is close to the local amenities in Mumbles. A short drive away from Gower. The accommodation comprises of an entrance hallway, TV room, office, lounge, shower room, kitchen and breakfast room, utility room and formal dining room to the ground floor. To the first floor there are seven bedrooms, family bathroom and a walk-through dressing area. There is potential off-road parking and access to a double car port. There are front and rear gardens.

 

Manor Road, Manselton
Manor Road, Manselton

27 Manor Road, Manselton, Swansea – GUIDE PRICE £35,000

Traditional mid terraced property in need of total renovation is situated close to local amenities and Swansea City Centre. The accommodation comprises of two reception rooms, kitchen and bathroom to the ground floor with two bedrooms to the first floor. This is an ideal investment property.

Crown Road, Morriston
Crown Road, Morriston

11 Crown Street, Morriston, Swansea – GUIDE PRICE £45,000

This is a three-bedroom end of terrace property in a popular location. It benefits from being close to local amenities. The property comprises entrance hallway, lounge, day room, dining room and kitchen to the ground floor. To the first floor there are three bedrooms, master with ensuite. Externally there is an enclosed rear garden with an outside toilet.

 

Burry Port Raft Race

Countdown to the Dawsons-sponsored Burry Port Fun Raft Race

Dawsons is looking forward to being the main sponsor of the Burry Port Fun Raft Race which is now only days away.

The race takes place on Saturday, 22nd July at 6pm and is in aid of Burry Port RNLI & Afia Banjul Children’s Football Academy, The Gambia and promises to be a fantastic day out for the family.

“We are delighted to be sponsoring the Raft Race especially as it is raising money for such good causes,” said Chris Hope, Dawsons Senior Partner.

“One of our offices is in Llanelli and many of our staff are from the Burry Port area, so we had no hesitation in getting involved.

burryportraftfb“It promises to be a fun day for everyone and I know many of our staff are looking forward to getting involved and raising valuable money for charity.”

Added Chris: “Why not come down and support the raft race in the beautiful harbour setting of Burry Port.”

The event is being covered by TV, radio and the written media and promises to be a memorable evening.

You can enter a team made up of 4 to 10 adults, aged 16 years and over. Entry is £50 and each team is being asked to raise a minimum of £100 deposit.

All crews are required to design and build their own rafts and paddles using begged, borrowed but not stolen materials.

Awards are on offer including best dressed raft, last raft over the line and first to sink.

There will be food and drink available, live music and special guests: Cyril The Swan, Cochyn The Dragon (Scarlets mascot) and your favourite characters from The Party Factory. There will also be children’s inflatables there.

As well as Dawsons the event is also being sponsored by the Llanelli Star, JR Events & Catering, Burns Pet Nutrition and Burry Port Co-op.

CAPTION: Chris Hope, Senior Partner at Dawsons, with organisers Isabel and Craig Goodman and Burry Port RNLI crew members, officials, and fundraisers

Dawsons' auction at the Marriott Hotel

Going, going… all gone – Dawsons enjoy 100 per cent success at auction

To buy or sell at an auction is proving a popular choice among Swansea property owners as was proved at Dawsons Property’s latest event.

To mark the half year position with a bang, Dawsons’ recent auction was a complete sell out, with 100 per cent of the available stock being purchased, which included a Grade Two listed church and a large run down Manor House in Mayals.

A modern auction is great for people looking for unusual properties and they have become increasingly popular with buyers who want to avoid the traditional house buying chain.

One of the main lots at the auction was St Paul’s Church in Plasmarl.

Dawsons Sales Negotiator Corey Ashford said: “St Paul’s Church was quite an unusual and quirky lot – not a lot of Grade II churches come up in the area.  We set the guide price at £75,000 and were absolutely thrilled to see if reach £90,000 on the day”

Property auctions are in vogue and are becoming an increasingly popular avenue for buyers and sellers and are fast catching up with the more conventional ‘private treaty’ route for homeowners.

This was proved at their recent event when many of the lots under the hammer went for considerably more than their guide price “In fact, two of the auction lots – 2-3 Llewellyn Circle and 30 Parkway both went for twice their guide price.

Dawsons Senior Partner Chris Hope insists: “Nowadays it’s a successful way of selling properties and getting the full price the market will pay. It is not all about a property which is battered and bruised, which no-one wants to buy “a property auction provides a rich variety of property types.”

Dawsons’ auction department has sold 94 per cent of the properties they have marketed so far in 2017. With an ever growing team, the auction department is thriving. Having had three auctions under the hammer so far, 2017 looks to be Dawsons’ greatest year to date for the team.

Dawsons Property sponsor Newton Primary Summer Fair

Primary school delighted with Dawsons Summer Fair sponsorship

Staff and pupils at Newton Primary School are getting ready for their Summer Fair which is being sponsored by Dawsons Property.

The estate agent has donated £250 towards the fair, which will be held at the school on Sunday, July 16 from 12pm, will help the school’s fundraising efforts.

“We are delighted to be sponsoring this year’s school fair and Dawsons believe the link we have within our communities is paramount to our businesses success, so therefore we make a conscious effort to support local events,” said Dawsons’ Senior Partner Chris Hope.

“All three of my children went to Newton School and we had no hesitation in deciding to sponsor the Fair.”

Newton Head Teacher Helena Rees said: “We are very grateful for Dawsons continued support and sponsorship for this summer’s fair.

“As well as Dawsons’ contribution I am extremely grateful to our PTA who have raised a lot of money for the school, which with budget cuts and the age of austerity is very welcome.

“I am very pleased with what we have in store for the Fair – there is something for everyone. It should be a great day.”

On the day, there will be visits from the Fire Service and the RNLI, with a bouncy castle, face painting and sumo wrestling, as well as a Pimms and beer Tent for the adults.

As well as sponsoring Newton School Fair, Dawsons is also sponsoring Burry Port Raft Race, in Burry Port Harbour on July 22 starting at 11am.

CAPTION: Dawsons’ Senior Partner Chris Hope (left) with members of Newton Primary’s school council and PTA member and school governor Claire Davies (right).