Halloween Trick or Treat

Our Halloween Story

It has been a strange week at the Dawsons HQ, let us tell you about it….

Last week we had a call from a lady, addressing herself as Mrs Addams (she was rather particular about the spelling), and she said that she had a property she wanted to have valued, in order to put it on the market for sales, or for rental.

She stated that the property was vacant, but she would meet our valuers Chris & Ricky there and show them around.  She also mentioned that another agency had been instructed to sell the property, but they had not been very good – apparently, none of the staff wanted to come and do the viewings!

So Ricky & Chris set off to their viewing at Brynhewlog, The Mayals, Swansea and we captured their visit on film, have a watch:

AFTERWARDS:
As if that wasn’t scary enough, on their return to the office, they found that Naomi and her son George (pictured) had picked and carved jack o’lantern pumpkins for the offices so they were all decorated ready for Hallowe’en. Despite being rather spooked, Ricky & Chris saw the funny side of our little prank!

Thanks go to Kevin Chellew for allowing us to film in his property, and for the fine “acting” by the spooky cast:-

  • Chris Hope & Ricky Purdy (Directors) as themselves
  • Jane (Marketing Team) Gardner as Mrs Addams
  • Naomi Webborn (Marketing Team) as Granny NomNom
  • Natalie Dare (Sketty Sales) as Camilla
  • Amanda Bamford (Gorseinon sales) as Naughty Daughter
  • Callum Thomas (Auction Team) as HorseHead Boy
  • Halee Miller (Marketing Team) as Wednesday
  • Cameraman George from JP Gardner & Associates

Dawsons Swansea Haloween OfficeDawsons Swansea Haloween Office

George in the pumpkin patch

 

Halloween at Dawsons Property

Naomi's Jack O Lantern for Dawsons Halloween Decorations

Naomi's Jack O Lantern for Dawsons Halloween Decorations

Dawsons Property Autumn Round Up

Monthly round-up October

Dawsons staff carry out a litter pick sweep of the Langland Bay

Beach cleaning volunteers from DawsonsSeveral of our team donned blue gloves and set out to litter pick at one of Swansea’s most used beaches on the last day of the school holidays.   Several bags of rubbish were collected, which included glass, plastic and unwanted clothes.  We hope that we didn’t walk off with anyone’s clothes whilst they were out swimming….!!

Dawsons reached new heights

Raising Money for Huntingdons DiseaseOur lettings director Ricky Purdy braved the heights and climbed Mount Snowdon to raise money for a friend and work associate Dominic Subbiani who has recently been diagnosed with Huntington’s disease.  Ricky, and several other agents and industry suppliers, braved the Welsh mountain along with Dom himself, to raise funds for the Huntingdon’s Disease Association. They are still fundraising should you wish to donate please do so via Just Giving.  Raised at time of publishing: £37,486

Facebook launch property platform

Dawsons Properties Hit Facebook MarketplaceAugust saw the collaboration of property platforms such as Zoopla and On the Market begin advertising all available properties For Sale or Rent on Facebook platform ‘Marketplace’.  

Customers can now complete their property searches as they scroll through their profile feeds, giving another alternative of property searching at any hour of the day.  You can even send a request directly to our sales or lettings teams, and we will be in contact with you during office hours to discuss your requirements and arrange viewings.

Auction News

Dawsons Property Auctions SwanseaOur last Auction of the year is fast approaching on the 21st November get those empty properties moved before the Winter period hits us! Contact Dawsons Auction Team today on 01792 646060 and save on the heating bills plus have the money in the bank by Christmas! 

Our next auction will take place at the Swansea Marriot at 3pm.  All types of property considered, residential, commercial and land.

Relocation Agent Network Update:

Relocation Agent Network specialist Naomi Smythe from Dawsons PropertyRelocation Agent Network Specialist George Richards

Huge congratulations to Naomi Smythe, (our fastest ever employee to pass her @RelocationAgent exams) and George Richards of our Mumbles sales team who are now accredited Relocation Agents!

We’re the only agent in Swansea to have relocation specialists working out of all of our branches, working with “RAN” Relocation Agent Network, the world’s largest relocation company, with a UK network of some 700 offices.

You can find out all about the Dawsons relocation service on our short video:

Reward Card Update:

Welcome to our newest reward card business:

57 Barbers of Swansea

57 Barbers SwanseaOnline booking: 57barbers.nearcut.com Phone: 07944604868

Opening Hours:

Monday 9-6pm, Tuesday 9-6pm, Wednesday 9-6pm, Thursday 9-7pm, Friday 9-6pm, Saturday 8-4pm.

 

Career Hotline:

Are you considering a career in Estate Agency, Property Management or Surveying? Check out our current vacancies here:  http://www.dawsonsproperty.co.uk/career.php

Dawsons at Swansea maritime Quarter

Where to live: Swansea Marina

Swansea Marina is situated in the city’s historic award winning Maritime Quarter and combines the vibrancy of a city centre location with the tranquillity of a waterfront and beach resort.SWANSEA BEACH FRONT IN OCTOBER

Swing bridges and locks, yachts, boats, listed buildings and sculptures all add to the atmosphere as do cafes, bars, shops and restaurants. Alongside and linked by an iconic Sail Bridge, is SA1, a £138million dockside development. Marina or SA1, there’s so much to do all within walking distance.

waterside development in swansea marina

Swansea Marina Signpost for Local Attractions

Water sports on the beach, sailing lessons, cinemas, bowling and nightlife. The City Centre is a vibrant hub with over 230 shops and a fabulous market that’s home to all sorts of local delicacies. The LC Swansea, a superb multi-million pound leisure complex and water park is literally a stone’s throw away, as is the National Waterfront Museum telling the story of Wales’ industrial and maritime history, Swansea Museum, the oldest museum in Wales as well as The Dylan Thomas Centre which hosts a permanent exhibition on Dylan Thomas.

For sports fans, both Swansea City FC and Ospreys Rugby Club share the majestic Liberty Stadium a short drive away.

Properties in the Swansea Marina area start around £110,000 for a 1 bedroom apartment and range upwards, dependent upon the apartment block, views and condition of the property.  For instance, for sale at the time of writing (Oct 2018)

Abernethy Quay, Maritime Quarter, Swansea

For Sale £115,000

view from property for sale in swansea maritime quarter

 

Marine Walk, Swansea

Sold (STC) £410,000

Or how about a 4 bedroom marina townhouse with direct access to the beachfront?  This one is sold, but there are always more coming to market, so just register your details with our Marina office (contact details on the last photo, of the office).

Marine Walk, Swansea

Ocean’s Reach, Langdon Road, SA1 Waterfront, Swansea

3 bedroom townhouses available from £249,950 or 4 & 5 bedroom townhouses available from £385,000

Currently, under construction, a collection of 17 townhouses, offering the perfect balance of contemporary city living and coastal escape, designed to create a relaxing and inspiring place to live, set in the heart of the vibrant SA1.

On Thursday 18th October from 5pm to 8pm, Dawsons New Homes department is launching a brand new development of 17 townhouses:

Ocean's Reach, Langdon Road, SA1 Waterfront, Swansea CGI

 

If your preference is to rent a property, you can pick up a 1 bedroom apartment for around £650pcm or up to £1,100pcm for a tower apartment with fabulous views or a 4 bedroom townhouse from £1,400pcm.

Arethusa Quay, Maritime Quarter

To Let £650 PCM
Arethusa Quay, Maritime Quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are visiting the area, please come into our fabulous office, meet the team and let us help you to find the home of your dreams, by the water in Swansea!

marina office dawsons property

Cake entries for Dawsons Cakesmash competition

Cakesmash Competition Winner Announced

Firstly thank you to absolutely everyone who entered a cake for our Cakesmash competition this year.  Genuinely we have a lot of amazing bakers in our location, I think we should consider The Great Wales Bake-Off #GWBO and see if the BBC are interested!  (Not C4).

So please put your hands together and give a warm round of applause to our most liked and loved cake, the CHOCOLATE OVERLOAD by Amanda Morgan!

Dawsons CAKESMASH competition winner

❤️❤️❤️❤️ Andrea has won a FREE Cake Smash photo shoot (worth £150) with the amazing Safelight Images of Swansea – or voucher equivalent – to gift it as a present.  We must say a huge thank you to Safelight Images, who have been incredibly generous and we cannot wait to see the results of the photo shoot!

Thank you again to everyone who participated, we hope that you all had a good time baking and we very much enjoyed seeing your designs!