It was the final day of fundraising on Monday for our chosen charity, the Wallich, who do great work with homelessness in the local area.
Staff at all Dawsons branches had a dress-down/fancy dress day with competitions for the best looking branch and the best dressed individual.
The branch winner was Llanelli.
The standard of some of the individual costumes was so amazing but the three best dressed were Leon Atolagbe from Marina Lettings, Danielle Thomas from Mumbles Sales
and Lorraine Evans from Swansea.
Kirstie Morgan from Llanelli Lettings
However, the overall winner of the best dressed prize was Kirstie Morgan from Llanelli Lettings with her terrifying corpse bride robot baby concoction!
Dawsons Property has helped to raise £2,675 for a housing charity with a special fundraiser at the Rose Indienne in Swansea.
The leading estate agent has been involved in a Clash of the Corporates event over the past month with 20 companies across South Wales raising money for homeless charity The Wallich.
More than 100 people sat down for a top-class Indian buffet at the Rose Indienne followed by a raffle and auction.
Master of ceremonies and auctioneer for the night Ricky Pudy
“It was a fantastic occasion and to raise £2,675 on the night was a brilliant effort by everyone involved. A big thank you has to go out to everyone who came along to support,” said Jo Summerfield-Talbot, Dawsons Director of Residential Sales.
“Everyone gave generously to both the raffle and the auction and our director of Residential Lettings, Ricky Purdy was the perfect auctioneer.”
Among the lots in the auction were a signed Swansea City shirt and Lukasz Fabianski’s signed goalkeeping gloves.
“It is hugely important that we get this corporate support and it’s huge thanks to Dawsons for all their efforts in raising all this money,” said Jan Balsdon, Director of Fundraising and Participation at The Wallich.
“The money raised will support people directly in the city particularly in getting access to the private rental sector.”
The Clash of the Corporates event continues until October 31st when all Dawsons branches will be involved in a Halloween fundraiser.
CAPTION: L-R Marcia Williams, Private Rental Sector Manager at The Wallich, Ricky Purdy, Director of Residential Lettings at Dawsons, Jan Balsdon, Director of Fundraising and Participation at The Wallich, Joanne Summerfield-Talbot, Director of Residential Sales.
Estate agent Dawsons has joined forces with south Wales public relations company, Channel Communications to spread the word about the company’s achievements and services.
Channel Communications, run by experienced former journalists Richard Thomas and Jenny White, specialises in all aspects of PR, from social media to press releases, events and website design and management.
Senior Partner at Dawsons, Chris Hope, said the collaboration is ideal for Dawsons, a leading independently owned estate agents with eight sales branches and five rental offices throughout south Wales.
“We have worked with Richard before so he and Jenny taking over our PR was not a leap in the dark at all,” said Chris.
“This is an important year for Dawsons, being our 25th anniversary, and Richard and Jenny have already been doing an impressive job promoting various projects we have in the Swansea and Llanelli areas.”
Channel Communications look after all Dawsons’ PR needs including press releases and the handling their social media accounts and the content which goes on their website.
“We are delighted to have been given the opportunity to work with such a high profile company,” said Jenny. “They are a great team to work with and there is so much interesting news to share about their work.”
And Richard added: “Dawsons recognise the value of good PR and are very forward-thinking in this respect. From videos and blog posts to print and social media, we are working with them to raise their already very high profile in the region.”
CAPTION: L-R Ricky Purdy, Director of Residential Lettings at Dawsons, Jenny White, Partner at Channel Communications, Chris Hope, Senior Partner at Dawsons, Joanne Summerfield-Talbot, Director of Residential Sales, and Richard Thomas, Partner at Channel Communications.
Just ask Dawsons: the increase in the popularity of the property auction is there for all to see.
With TV programmes like the BBC’s Homes Under the Hammer increasing its profile, the property auction provides an interesting and exciting environment for buyers and sellers.
And on Wednesday afternoon (October 5th) at the Marriott Hotel in Swansea Dawsons are expecting plenty of interest in their latest auction, especially as they have a variety of lots on offer.
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 ‘for sale’ route for homeowners.
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 now not all about a property which is battered and bruised, which no-one wants to buy.
“Not only that but a property auction provides a rich variety of property types.”
That is reflected in some of the lots up for offer in Wednesday’s auction, which includes both houses, flats and commercial property.
Here is a selection of the lots going up for auction:
74a + 74b Port Tenant Road: Mid-terrace property comprising of two self-contained flats, one with a sitting tenant. The ground floor flat is a one bed while the first floor flat is a two bed. Other benefits include gas central heating, double glazing and a single garage. Current rental income of £395pcm for the ground floor flat and £400pcm for the first floor flat, with potential to increase. Ideal investment opportunity.
Auction lot: Glanmor Road
Mayals Road: three-bedroom traditional semi-detached property located on the gateway to the Gower. Ideally situated to take advantage of all local amenities of Mumbles. The property briefly comprises of hallway, lounge, extended dining room, kitchen/breakfast room to the ground floor with three well-proportioned bedrooms and family bathroom to first floor. The property also benefits from large front and rear gardens, a single garage and a driveway providing off road parking.
Auction lot: Mayals Road
Imperial House: offered for sale this large investment opportunity on Neath Road, Plasmarl. The property comprises 14 self-contained flats all varying in size which have been recently renovated to an extremely high standard. We have been advised there are parking facilities for each flat and the potential for additional development. All 14 flats are currently occupied under Assures Shorthold Tenancy Agreements, all varying in lengths and rents. There is currently an income of £75,000 per annum exclusive with the potential to achieve based on the current guide price, a Gross Initial Yield of 11.54%.
Auction lot: Imperial House
Glanmor Road: semi-detached three-storey property offering versatile accommodation. Currently utilised as two flats, the ground floor flat comprises of entrance hall, two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and a bathroom. The first floor flat comprises of three bedrooms, lounge, bathroom, w.c and kitchen. Ideal investment opportunity.
Auction lot: Glamor Road
The Grange: This two-storey mixed use building has recently been renovated to a high standard and is occupied by local covenants. The ground floor is predominantly occupied by a café and restaurant, and a child day care centre. The first floor is used as office space. There is currently an income of £126,000 per annum exclusive with the potential to achieve based on the current guide price, a Gross Initial Yield of 18%. This large investment opportunity is situated on Vauxhall Road, Llanelli approximately two minutes from Llanelli town centre.
Auction lot: The Grange
Here are a couple of useful auction tips:
There are a number of builders and developers who attend auctions looking for properties that is in need of refurbishment. Therefore, if your property falls into this category, you might well achieve a higher price at auction than by way of a private sale.
Auctions are useful for selling properties which are difficult to value. From a realistic reserve price, the auction process allows bidders to compete with each other based on their own impressions of the property’s value. This generally results in the property achieving its market price.
Dawsons Estate Agent has presented a cheque for £677.05 to The Wallich, a homeless charity with several shelters in Swansea.
This brings the total amount Dawsons has raised since March for The Wallich to more £1,300. Dawsons’ staff selected The Wallich as the company’s charity of choice for 2016, which sees the estate agency celebrate its 25th anniversary.
“We are absolutely delighted with the amount of money raised so far by the team at Dawsons. Their fundraising activities have been varied and fun and it’s been wonderful to see each branch get so involved,” said Zoe Westerman, Corporate Strategic Relationships Manager at The Wallich, who received the cheque on behalf of the charity.
The cheque was presented by Joanne Summerfield-Talbot, Director of Residential Sales.
“The money was raised as a result of our Wimbledon Day and our Euro Sweepstake,” said Joanne.
“The staff really threw themselves into it, and we are delighted to have raised so much money.”
Dawsons’ fundraising efforts for The Wallich will continue until March 2017.
Caption: Dawsons Director of Residential Sales, Joanne Summerfield-Talbot with Zoe Westerman, Corporate Strategic Relationships Manager at The Wallich
Dawsons have made two key managerial appointments amid a reorganisation of branch managers.
Brett Hampton joins the leading estate agent as the manager of their Llanelli branch, while Kristian Davies is appointed lettings manager at Morriston.
With those significant appointments and the recent promotion to Sales director of Jo Summerfield-Talbot it has meant a change in key personnel.
Taking over Jo’s branch manager role at Gorseinon is Nicola Fulford, whose previous role as Swansea manager is being taken over by Lorraine Evans, who was previously manager at Llanelli.
“I am thrilled to see that staff are recognised for their achievements and these moves enables them to further develop and grow the business from all an already established and successful stand point,” said Jo.
“Brett Hampton is a great addition to our team and we are delighted to welcome him on board.
“It is pleasing that Brett recognises the very high standards and professionalism that Dawsons represents and being Swansea’s leading agent, he chose us over other offers of employment with our competitors.
“Brett is moving his family down from Somerset, where he has worked for leading estate agents and not only brings his passion but a wealth of experience, having worked some 15 years in the business.
“Brett will take up his new role officially on the 4th January 2016 as Manager based at our Llanelli branch, operating both sales and lettings.”
Kristian joins at a managerial level bringing with him several years experience in South Wales along with a great understanding of Dawsons’ immediate catchment and surrounding areas, together with the industry as a whole.
“Kristian strengthens even further our lettings team of more than 45, which use their vast experience and knowledge to provide an unrivalled service,” said Ricky Purdy, Dawsons Lettings Director.
“Several important additions to our lettings department across all offices which include Kristian, from our accounts team through to property management, assures that 2016 will once again be a successful year of accomplishments and achievements.”
Dawsons Estate Agent is celebrating after picking up a national award.
The Marina office has been named UK Letting Agent of the Month by Rateragent, who quantify success on the feedback they receive from estate and letting agents’ clients.
“This accolade reaffirms the high standards we strive to achieve each working day,” said Ricky Purdy, Dawsons Director of Lettings.
“It is great to see that our clients are receiving and benefiting from the service we provide. What is also nice to see is that these customers are taking time out of their busy lives to acknowledge the individual and group efforts our staff make.”
The award comes on the back of two staff at Mumbles lettings office being awarded Rateragent agent of the week for outstanding customer service.
“Backing that achievement up with our Marina office now being recognised as UK letting agent of the month, is fantastic,” added Ricky.
“Our staff who work so hard to achieve such high standards will ensure that every effort is made to continue the good work, first and foremost for our landlords and tenants.”
Marina Office Manager Emma Bolton said: “As a branch we are absolutely delighted to have received an award especially as it covers the whole of the UK. This supports being members of RAN (Relocation Agent Network) which gives us access to 700 plus agents in the network across the country that we are able to help.
“As a company we strive and take pride in giving continued customer service of the highest quality.”
Dawsons is celebrating after winning a national estate agents award for outstanding customer service.
Their Mumbles office has been singled out from 1,500 estate agents to be named UK estate agent of the week by Rateragent.
The two staff members who were singled out for outstanding customer service were lettings negotiators Rhodri Francis-Hopkins and Sammantha James.
“This great recognition once again reaffirms the level of customer service and client satisfaction we strive to achieve,” said Ricky Purdy, Director of Lettings at Dawsons.
“Our customers have taken time out of their busy days to acknowledge the service, the branch they have dealt with and importantly the individual staff members.
“We really do appreciate this. Its great to see our consistency of service levels is meeting the high expectations of our clients.
“This UK agent of the week together with other recent accolades is very much what we aim to replicate during the remainder of this year and the start of 2016.”
Rateragent is Tripadvisor equivalent for estate agents for the UK. It is based on the quality of service and positive reviews received from both landlords and tenants.
“I am really please to have received the recognition, and that our landlords and tenants are taking time to post reviews. We have a great group at our office, and the awards are a result of our team effort,” said Sammantha.
Rhodri added: “It was a great surprise receiving the award. It really wasn’t expected, but it is something I am very proud of.”
