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Dawsons Estate Agents now moving people in Neath Port Talbot

Dawsons expand their area from Morriston to Neath

Dawsons expand their area from Morriston to Neath

2020 was a tricky year for everyone with the onslaught of the COVID pandemic and businesses being forced to close or completely amend their working policies to reduce physical contact.  The property industry was no exception;  even though estate and letting agents are now are able to transact and keep the property market moving, we are encouraged by the Government to use virtual viewings and video tours wherever possible, to limit physical property viewings to those able to proceed immediately, and to keep office traffic to appointments only.

Dawsons Estate Agents now moving people in Neath Port Talbot

The up-side of adapting all of our systems and processes to really incorporate online property transactions, is that we have been able to expand the area we cover from some of our branches.  We now have more time to spend on physical appointments, property valuations and viewings, as we are no longer wasting time on those who are ‘just browsing’ or ‘who are unable to proceed’ and this has really increased our productivity and customer service levels.

From our Morriston office, we have now expanded out to Neath and Port Talbot.  We love these areas because they have so much to offer for families and that is our main customer base.  

All about Neath and surrounding areas

With so many good local primary and senior schools in the local area, it is clearly a popular place for families with children of school age.  Of course, at the moment of writing, the schools are closed, but it is still important for families moving into or within the local area to be within the school catchment for some of these fabulous schools:

As well as the great pull for families, both Neath & Port Talbot offer some great tourist attractions, making the area affluent and popular for the tourist industry.  With the pandemic causing a huge reduction in those able to fly overseas for holidays, the coast of South Wales is a popular choice for people wanting to vacation in the UK.  

What is there to see and do locally?

Aberdulais Tin Works & Waterfall A trip to the most scenic waterfall in Wales includes a tour of the turbine house and the fish pass; the falls are best known for their electricity-producing waterwheel, the largest of its kind in Britain.

Dawsons Estate Agents now moving people in Neath Port Talbot

Go Ape Margam Boasting some of the finest scenery in Wales, Go Ape is a great option if you’re looking for things to do in South Wales.

Dawsons Estate Agents now moving people in Neath Port Talbot

Gnoll Estate Country Park The Gnoll Estate Country Park is an incredibly diverse area home to a variety of species of animals, birds, amphibians and insects.

Dawsons Estate Agents now moving people in Neath Port Talbot

Neath Abbey Hidden away beautiful and well preserved ruins of once amazing Neath Abbey.

Accommodation in the local area

Dawsons Estate Agents now moving people in Neath Port TalbotY Gilfach, Llandarcy, Neath a delightfully decorated 3 bedroom semi-detached property with a large enclosed rear garden. FOR SALE offers over £210,000.  Virtual viewing here.

Ridgeway Lane Llandarcy Neath 2 pics £205k

Ridgeway Lane, Llandarcy, Neath is a 4 bedroom link townhouse in the popular development of Coed Darcy.  FOR SALE Offers over £205,000.  Sad to say that the StarWars memorabilia doesn’t come with the house!  Virtual viewing available here.

Dawsons Estate Agents now moving people in Neath Port Talbot

Parc Glas, Skewen, Neath is a partly refurbished three bedroom semi-detached ex local authority property. FOR SALE at £129,950. Virtual viewing available here.

For those seeking larger accommodation, could could find a property such as The Tithe Barn, a 4 bedroom barn conversion, this one now under offer at the asking price of £597,000. 

Dawsons Estate Agents now moving people in Neath Port Talbot

We are always looking for accommodation of all sizes and now have a growing register of applicants who have been pre-qualified ready to view.  If you have a property in the Neath, Skewen, Llandarcy, Port Talbot area that you are interested in having valued with a view to selling in 2021, please contact our Morriston branch to chat or book an appointment.

If you are looking to move into the Neath or local area and would like to have a chat about your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact me.  

Dawsons Estate Agents now moving people in Neath Port Talbot

 

 

 

Spoilt for choice, check the Dawsons relocation service

Spoilt for choice? You can’t beat a good recommendation!

Nowadays we have more choices than ever before. From the half-fat, decaf, double froth cappuccino at your local coffee shop to the fifty shades of white available at your local DIY store (Chapel Porth or Dover Skies anyone?).

So when it comes to selling your home, selecting an estate agent it is no different, except this time it’s not a £3.60 coffee you’re choosing, it’s finding someone you trust to help guide you through the biggest investment you’ll ever make.

With so many estate agents in the high street and online these days, it can be daunting trying to work out which agent is right for you.

So how do you even begin to choose?

Like most choices we make, it’s always more reassuring to make one based on a recommendation. And for us, there’s no better recommendation than from “Relocation Agent Network”. They chose us to be Swansea’s ‘Local Expert’ which means they not only
recommend Dawsons to every seller in the area, but also to the market leader in relocation services, Cartus, who relocates employees for their corporate customers.

Who Are Relocation Agent Network?

Relocation Across The Nation from Dawsons PropertyRelocation Agent Network is a national network of estate agents across England, Scotland and Wales and a division of Cartus. They search the UK for the very top estate agents to represent them as Local Experts and only invite one company from each area to join. So in the Swansea area, Dawsons are the only estate agent to be selected.

Why Did Relocation Agent Network Choose Us?
The team at Relocation Agent Network has a list of strict criteria they look for in any of their member agents:

  • In-depth local knowledge
  • Quality customer service
  • Proven experience in the marketplace
  • Innovation in business
  • Professionalism

… and as it turns out, we tick all the boxes.

So if Relocation Agent Network – experts in estate agency excellence – chose us, why wouldn’t you?

Thinking of selling this Spring / Summer?

Through our Relocation Agent Network membership, we are able to offer sellers a completely unique channel of buyer that no other estate agent in Swansea can provide.

Visit our Relocation Page to find out more, or contact us on ☎︎ 01792 646060

Dawsons Directors Chris Hope, Joanne Summerfield-Talbot & Ricky Purdy at the RAN 25th Anniversary Celebration

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF ESTATE AGENCY EXCELLENCE

Dawsons joined The Relocation Agent Network in marking their 25th anniversary at the National Conference and Exhibition, and celebrated their status as Swansea’s Local Expert. The event was held on 23 November 2018 at London’s Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel.

Celebrating its 25th National Conference and Exhibition, the event culminated in a glittering black-tie Awards Dinner, hosted by well-known comedian and television presenter, Katherine Ryan.

Relocation Agent Network is a national network of selected estate agents across England, Scotland and Wales, who handpicked Dawsons to be the Local Expert in Swansea, based on strict criteria such as quality of service, local knowledge, business innovation and professionalism.

Helping Our Customers

Through its affiliation to Cartus, the premier provider of relocation services, Relocation Agent Network members help Cartus assist relocating families, offering Dawsons customers an additional channel of buyer when selling their property. In addition, members also help their customers through their ‘Referral Network’, which allows Dawsons to help people who are looking to move out of the local area by referring them to a Relocation Agent in the location they are moving to.

Relocation Agent Network Managing Director, Richard Tucker said, “We are delighted to have welcomed each of our Relocation Agent Network members, including Dawsons to this year’s 25th National Conference and Exhibition. As a selected member of the Network, in our opinion, they are the experts for customers buying and selling in Swansea.”

 

Best Agent South Wales Dawsons Property

How we help people to relocate to South Wales

Dawsons are proud to be the selected agent for South Wales for the National Relocation Agent Network (RAN).  RAN constantly search England, Scotland and Wales for estate agents who excel in customer service, professionalism, local knowledge and business innovation and members can only join on an invitation-only basis.  As the Network member for the Swansea and Carmarthenshire area, we are the area’s Local Expert, here to help our clients to relocate to or from our patch.

As part of such a prestigious network of agencies, we get to attend regional meetings to discuss new innovations and learn new initiatives, and we also get invited to a prestigious annual conference and exhibition, from which we have just returned.

The event was packed with business recommendations and top tips that we can’t wait to put into practice, to help our buying and selling customers here in Swansea and Carmarthenshire.  It took place on 23 November at London’s Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, and included three keynote sessions including;

1.  David Meade, a world-class international corporate speaker and performer, who discussed how to find and retain the best employees (some good points but we’re pretty great at the staffing side of the business, we think!!);

2.  Learning and development guru Malcolm Smith;

3. Mathematician and ex-Funds Manager, Darren Shirlaw provided an economic forecast, including how Brexit will impact the housing market.

The event also included speed sharing roundtables and workshops, each one hosted by an expert in their field. From compliance and innovative technology to marketing and effective communication, the new format gave us a chance to learn about the topics that are most important to us and to you, our customers.

The event culminated in a black tie Awards Dinner hosted by comedian and TV presenter, Katherine Ryan, who presented awards to the night’s winning estate agents and made everyone laugh, a LOT!

To top off the event we are delighted and proud to announce that we won the prestigious 2018 Best Agent South Wales Regional Award, the third year in a row!

This gives us the amazing title of ‘Best Agent in the South Wales Region’ and it was awarded on a number of strict criteria including customer satisfaction, business innovation and a proven record of helping relocating buyers move in and out of the local area.

This is what our Senior Partner Chris Hope said of their win, “We are thrilled to be named as the region’s best Relocation Agent Network agent. Not only does it demonstrate to our customers that we are one of the area’s leading estate agents, but it rewards all of the Dawsons team for their outstanding commitment to quality service over the last 12 months.”

Richard Tucker, Relocation Agent Network’s Managing Director said, “This Relocation Agent Network accolade demonstrates Dawsons ability to deliver business innovation, whilst maintaining the highest standard of service. Congratulations to all the team at Dawsons for a thoroughly well-deserved win.”

If Relocation Agent Network has chosen us, why wouldn’t you?

Contact us today 

Tel: 01792 646060

DAWSONS ESTATE AGENTS KILLAY OFFICE

High Street versus Online Estate Agents

We’ve been looking into the reasons why using High Street Estate Agents offers property sellers a lot more to consider when selecting the right agent.

Catchy Window Display

Richard Tucker, Managing Director of Relocation Agent Network, says:

“High street presence means you can see how an agent presents properties for sale in their window. What is it about the display that catches your eye? How involved is the agent in the local community? And of course, you have a place to meet with your agent.DAWSONS ESTATE AGENTS MUMBLES OFFICE

Local Area Information

Local knowledge is a must for someone looking to move into a new area. The agent will be able to share key information about the neighbourhood with potential buyers.

Realistic Outlook

A can-do attitude provides the assurance that your sale is in a safe pair of hands. The agent is realistic and will explain to you the challenges that may occur and the solutions available to overcome them; the key point is that you are in the hands of a professional who is proactive and knows how to help their customers make a successful move.  If you are choosing a pay-upfront option to sell your home, what is the incentive for the agency to get the price right in the first instance and keep you informed of anything?.”

Reviews and Recommendations

Going on, Richard explains:

“Client testimonials tell you about the quality of the service and the impressions left on both buyers and sellers who have used the agent previously. Selling a home is not only a financial transaction, but an exchange between real people.

Friendly Face

Face-to-face support brings us back to the people aspect; seeing a familiar face, someone you can trust when you need advice can really help reduce the stress associated with certain elements of selling and buying a property.

Estate Agent on the Phone to a property seller in Killay Swansea

Sales Progression

By taking personal ownership of your sale and purchase it means that the agent is dedicated to finding you the best buyer for your property and the right property for you to move to. The agent is willing to invest their time and resources to be your advocate and to give you the support you need to make a successful move.”

 In conclusion

Having a real person to talk to, a friendly face, a true connection with your agent, rather than dealing with a “person” online (or doing it all yourself) can make the sales process a lot easier to handle and keeps you in the loop.  That way you are more likely to have a smooth and speedy transaction, and there is always someone available to answer your questions or ease a tricky situation.

Thinking of selling?

Dawsons is a selected member of Relocation Agent Network, who has chosen us as Swansea’ s Local Expert, based on our customer service and a variety of other criteria.  Not only does this prove our credentials as one of the area’s leading estate agents, but through our network membership, we are able to offer sellers a completely unique channel of buyer that no other estate agent in the Swansea area can provide.

Visit http://www.dawsonsproperty.co.uk/relocation.php for more information about the Relocation process.

Back to School with Dawsons Property

Back to School

My goodness gracious, where did that holiday go?

Hopefully, everyone has had an amazing time, whether staying at home in Swansea, visiting some of our amazing beaches and attending all of the events that have been going-on or heading abroad to foreign shores.

Now, however, is the time to get prepared for the schools going back for the Autumn term and, in order to assist, we have made a checklist for you to download and tick off as you complete each of the tasks.

BACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST

Just remember that once the kids are back at school, you do not have to worry about how to entertain them every day.

Maybe think about putting your property on the market, and moving somewhere larger, or even closer to their school, to make your life easier come the Christmas holidays!  (Oops sorry to mention the ‘C’ word)!

Good luck with it all, remember we are always here if you need us!

JANE OUR BLOG QUEEN

 

 

 

 

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