Dawsons - Swansea Lettings
Dawsons - Swansea Lettings
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2.00 /5
Went to Dawson's when my partner and I were looking for somewhere to rent and personally I wouldn't recommend. I saw around 5-6 properties with them over two appointments. On the first appointment the estate agent showed up late and told me it was because he'd been buying his girlfriend vodka from Lidl. He mentioned he isn't allowed to do stuff like that in work hours but 'if no one sees' then it's fine. So not the most professional introduction. I also wasn't overly impressed with his ability to show me round a property - mostly he just unlocked the door and I would have to go in first (even with properties that were currently occupied and had people at home). We got to one flat and he quoted a monthly rent that was £100 cheaper than what it said online. I queried this but he insisted the online price was wrong. On this basis I booked a second viewing so my partner could come and see the place. He did give me a lift home as it was close by, but didn't want to pull over and I pretty much had to get out of a car that was still moving (albeit very slowly). On my second viewing I met a different agent at the flat that I was viewing with my partner. He gave the correct price (£100 a month more expensive) which essentially meant the viewing was a waste of time as the flat was not in condition where that rent was reasonable. We then went and saw 2 more flats, one of which was about £50 a month over our maximum budget. The agent suggested that we offer a lower monthly rate and that the owner would be open to us having a cat (not a deal breaker as we didn't have one at the time, but we were keen to get one). Later that day I visited the office and was told that this owner would never allow pets or drop their prices due to the quality of their properties (which in fairness were very nicely finished) and that 'everyone' knew that. At this point I felt fairly messed around and had had enough of the conflicting messages so went to Fresh instead (which I would recommend). Ultimately, it's not the worst customer service I've received, but I felt messed around and would add that when it comes to something as stressful as finding somewhere to live it's just not what you need.
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15 Walter Road, Swansea, SA1 5NG, UK, SA1
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http://dawsonsproperty.co.ukSituated in the heart of Swansea city centre, a call or visit to our office on Walter Road is a must for those looking to live within a short distance of the city, or maybe looking for properties with picturesque views over the bay or indeed those looking to speculate in the rental sector given the close proximity of both university’s campuses including the recent SA1 and bay development sites. We are fortunate to offer a wide variety of properties ranging from Victorian/Edwardian properties in the ever popular Brynmill and Uplands area’s through to Cwmdonkin, which of course is the birth place of Dylan Thomas, then out to the outskirts of the city centre where you will find a wonderful mix of properties ranging from traditional to contemporary modern. For everyday life a whole variety of goods and services can be found within the city centre along with a host of leisure activities ranging from walks along the sea front, visits to our museums, or just taking advantage of the many beautiful parks we have, the list is endless. Overall Swansea can offer any discerning buyer a rich lifestyle for City and coastal living. Dawsons is independently owned by three partners and enjoys the entrepreneurial advantages true independence brings, whilst offering a full range of commercial and residential services to our clients, The wide-ranging experience, expertise, and age spread throughout the Dawsons team is a key factor in our success. Dawsons celebrated 30 years in business in 2021, winning numerous accolades through the decades, 2023 being no exception with all our branches being awarded exceptional rating in both Sales & Lettings in this year's EA Masters (Estate Agents Masters), estate and letting agent of the year at the Property Reporter Awards and more recently achieving community champion of the year alongside Best Regional Agent at the Relocation Agent Network (RAN) Awards in November 2023. Our clients can be reassured our service is of the highest standard and our long-standing commitment to our community is at the heart of Dawsons, All Things Property. 2023 has seen Dawsons achieve DOUBLE GOLD for both Sales and Lettings for the 5th consecutive year, sealing our service and brand as ‘consistently exceptional’, and awarded the DOUBLE GOLD listing in the 2024 Best Estate Agent Guide (BEAG).
