August Newsletter
Community:
Wales Air Show 2019
On the weekend of the 6th & 7th July the Dawsons Property team of volunteers headed down to Swansea Bay to work at the Wales Airshow for the 2nd year running.
“Tag your Tots” was the theme, and positioned at the entrance, the
staff were on hand to get all of the children wristbands with their
parent’s emergency contact details secured on their arms, so that,
heaven forbid, they wandered off during the excitement, their parents
or guardians could easily be contacted and traced….. especially with all
eyes raised up to the sky for the aerobatic entertainment.
On top of this, there was lots of face painting, airplane stencils and glitter at the ready, plus selfie frames for photos and lots of advice about the events happening over the 2 days.
We took so much pride in being a part of the anniversary celebrations for Swansea City’s 50th birthday.
Industry News
Whether you’re over the moon or underwhelmed, Boris Johnson is now Prime Minister of the UK. He’s got form in the housing sector including his relatively unsuccessful attempt to introduce a minimum ‘rental standard’ in London when he was mayor, but now takes charge of a government that has several flagship housing market measures underway.
Will Bojo keep his housing team as it is? Will he alter James Brokenshire’s plans to reform Section 21 evictions, reform leasehold ownership, regulate estate agency and set up a publicly-available database of rogue landlords and agents? And will he follow through on his promise to reform Stamp duty? It will be an interesting few weeks. Effectively we here in Swansea have Rent Smart Wales (RSW) which already has in place a number of the suggested processes – in simply terms policing the PRS and looking at continued ways to improve standards across the board without the unexpected and detrimental financial consequences.
(The Negotiator, Nigel Lewis)
August Top Tip:
CHOOSE THE RIGHT SOLICITOR
Your agent can advise you on the best local solicitors. They speak to them daily and understand which will work the best with you. The last thing you want is a lengthy conveyance.
AUCTION NEWS:
The auction department has grown from strength to strength over the last six months. With the average number of properties going to each auction rising from 19 to 22.
We have found that more and more vendors are preferring the auction method of sale. The transparent, no-nonsense approach is becoming all the more common amongst sellers and purchasers alike.
If you have a surplus property, a property with issues e.g. short lease, knotweed, structural issues, neighbour disputes or need to sell due to legal reasons, an auction can be a great tool. From the beginning of marketing to completion the auction process is roughly 8 weeks.
Please give us a call on 01792 478903.
Dawsons Auction Going Going Gone.
F & C Property Focus:
Lindsey Harrison, Client Relationship Executive
Lindsey joined our Fine and Country department after working as a visual merchandiser for Debenhams. Graduating with a BA (Hons) in fashion construction and design, Lindsey’s artistic eye and creativeness is the reason why she is a perfect fit for our marketing team and the source of some of the most impactful brochures you will see. She has the ability to highlight features and create a visual lifestyle for prospective buyers to aspire to. In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys spending time with her two horses and competing in local show jumping competitions.
Business Link:
The Optimist Bar and Kitchen, 59 Uplands Crescent SA2 0EZ Swansea
The ever-popular, uplands bar and kitchen The Optimist has been a part of the Dawsons reward card scheme from the very beginning. With quality food and drink, excellent service and upbeat vibes The Optimist has established itself as one of Swansea best venues, whether it’s for mid-week brunch or weekend drinks, The Optimist is the place to be.
RAN:
Summer is upon us and the buyers are out and about, so it seemed a good time to introduce another RAN Focus Day to help not just local buyers with a property to sell but those from out of the area as well.
It took place on Wednesday 17th July.
All of our sales offices worked frantically, helping clients with their
relocation to new areas. We managed to assist 13 different clients to
relocate and find their dream homes both in and outside of Swansea.
These focus days are a great opportunity to build relationships between agents and let everyone know how the Network helps customers relocate across the UK, whilst delivering great service.
Dawsons helped 13 clients relocate both in and out of Swansea, we are extremely pleased with that figure. Remember if you are thinking of relocating please call us.
Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) update:
Our Mortgage Advisers all pride themselves on speed and service when it comes to arranging your mortgage. Last week Shaun Sturgess submitted 5 Applications, 7 days later the happy customers now all have full Mortgage Offers and are speeding along the road to owning their dream home! All this after negotiating with local estate agents and achieving the best price for the customer.
To see if Shaun or our other advisers can help you with the same level of service please get in touch.
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