Marina Sales, Lettings and New Homes
Swansea Marina is situated in the the city’s historic award winning Maritime Quarter and combines the vibrancy of a city centre location with the tranquility of a waterfront and beach resort.
Swansea Marina is situated in the the city’s historic award winning Maritime Quarter and combines the vibrancy of a city center location with the tranquility of a waterfront and beach resort.
Swing bridges and locks, yachts, boats, listed buildings and sculptures all add to the atmosphere as do cafes, bars, shops, restaurants and hotels. 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. 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, 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, our local football team: Swansea City FC are based at the majestic Swansea.com Stadium a short drive away.
Dawsons Estate Agents are an independent, multi-disciplinary property business rooted in South Wales, built around people, partnerships and progress.
Led by four local business partners and powered by a collaborative team of specialists, we offer joined-up solutions across residential sales and lettings, block and property management, auctions, development, land and new homes, commercial property and professional services, supporting clients through every stage of their property journey in All Things Property.
Our strength lies in our structure: experts working together. From front-line negotiators to surveyors, auctioneers, commercial advisors and our dedicated training arm, Dawsons Training Wales, we provide a genuinely end-to-end approach for homeowners, landlords, investors and businesses across the region.
Award-winning and community-driven, Dawsons entered 2026 following a landmark year achieving an astonishing 17 awards which included both local and national awards. But success for us goes beyond trophies. It’s measured in long-term relationships, strong communities, and a team culture that continues to evolve, invest and lead with integrity.
Meet the Sales Team
Kelly Israel
Marina Sales Manager
With a strong background in media and marketing, Kelly joined Dawsons bringing valuable skills and insight to the business, alongside a number of industry qualifications. After building extensive experience in our Killay branch, she joined the Marina team in December 2022 as Sales Manager. Kelly now leads the day-to-day running of the sales team and plays a key role in sales progression, working closely with all parties to ensure transactions progress efficiently and complete successfully.
Lisa Davies
Senior Property Sales Consultant & Valuer
Lisa started her property career with Dawsons in 2006 and has become a highly valued member of our Marina Office team. As Senior Consultant and Valuer, she combines years of industry experience with exceptional knowledge of the Marina market. Lisa is known for delivering tailored marketing strategies, providing clear and honest pricing advice, and offering expert guidance, especially when it comes to leasehold properties, helping clients achieve the best possible results.
Aysha Abbasi-Rafique
Property Sales Consultant
Aysha joined the team in 2022, bringing valuable experience in sales and customer service together with a genuine passion for property and people. As both a mother and homeowner, she understands that a home is far more than bricks and mortar – it’s where lifelong memories are created. Aysha speaks Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi fluently and enjoys helping clients who feel more comfortable communicating in their native language.
Jodie McCay
Property Sales Administrator
Jodie recently joined our Marina Branch in a dual role as Property Sales Consultant and Administrator. With a strong background in customer service from the hotel industry, she is committed to delivering an outstanding experience for every client. Jodie supports the team across both sales and administration, helping ensure the sales process runs smoothly from start to finish. In her spare time, Jodie enjoys keeping fit and spending quality time with friends and family.
Selina Jones
Sales Progression
Selina joined our Sales Progression team in 2021, between our Marina and Sketty branches, bringing with her a wealth of experience in the industry. Selina started her estate agency career in 1985 on a Youth Training Scheme and successfully progressed through the ranks from Sales Negotiator, to Office Manager and then to Branch Manager. Selina shows relentless drive by tirelessly liaising with all parties within chains, as well as surveyors, mortgage lenders and solicitors in order to progress the sales transaction as smoothly as possible for our valuable customers. Selina absolutely loves all types of sports, particularly rugby and enjoys international days!
Hoillie James
Mortgage & Protection Advisor
Hollie joined Dawsons in January 2026 as an in-house Mortgage & Protection Advisor, supporting clients to make confident, well-informed decisions about their homes and financial futures.
Hollie has strong all-round understanding of how mortgages and protection work together. Hollie is skilled at finding and tailoring solutions to suit a wide range of circumstances, always taking the time to understand what really matters to her clients.
Hollie says, “What I enjoy most about mortgage advice is helping people achieve their goals, whether that’s buying their first or second home, moving house, or making sure what matters most is properly protected.”
Outside of work, Hollie enjoys spending time with friends and family and making the most of long walks along the beautiful Gower coastline.
Meet the Lettings Team
Laura Reeks-Wildman
Branch Manager
Laura started her career in Residential sales in 2004 progressing to complete her technical sales award and NVQ3 in residential sales. After working with us since 2010, Laura now holds the senior position within our Marina Lettings team delivering outstanding customer service, going above and beyond customer expectations. In her spare time Laura enjoys spending time with her family
Alex Lesniak
Senior Residential Lettings Consultant and Valuer
Alex joined the company in 2019 with a wealth of administration experience within the Civil Service bringing professionalism and efficiency. Alex loves his home life especially since becoming a new father in 2020.
Jack Booth
Residential Lettings Consultant
After relocating from Tenby, Jack joined our Marina Lettings team in June 2023. After working in recruitment briefly, Jack has always had a passion for the property industry and wanted to begin a career in the property market and therefore delighted to join Team Dawsons. When not in the office, you will find Jack in the gym, swimming and spending time with his wife and young family.
Meet the Land and New Homes Team
Timothy J Kostromin
Partner - Head of Development, Land, & New Homes
After leaving school Tim trained as a Quantity Surveyor and is qualified to HNC Level in Building and Construction. He joined Dawsons in 1998 from a well-known national Estate Agency where for many years he had overseen their Swansea sales operation. Tim has been an instrumental Partner within Dawsons since 2000.
Currently heading up our Development, Land & New Homes department since it was formed in 2006 (based at Swansea Marina), Tim also plays an operational role within the business.
Outside of the office you will find Tim busy with his family. Tim's passions in life are foreign travel and being with his grandchildren.
Janey Harris
Land and New Homes Administrator
Janey joined Dawsons in 2006 as part of the team that launched the Land and New Homes Department whilst being involved in all aspects of the department.