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The US Masters
TEE-TIME THE US MASTERS 2020 PREVIEW
The 84th US Masters tees off this April with golf superstar Tiger Woods aiming for a record-equalling sixth win
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The US Masters is the first of the four major golf tournaments in pro-golf. First played 86 years ago in 1934, unlike other tournaments The Masters is always played at Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia. The tournament is by invitation only and the winner is automatically invited to the other three majors.
The Augusta Golf Course was previously a plant nursery and each hole is named after a certain tree or shrub including Tea Olive, Pink Dogwood, Yellow Jasmine, Redbud, Azalea and Chinese Fir amongst others. The idea for the course came from Bobby Jones, a well-known amateur golfer, and was originally designed by Alister Mackenzie, who designed over 50 courses across four continents.
GOLF LINGO
Albatross: A score of three less than par
Birdie: A score of one less than par
Eagle: A score of two under par
Bogey: A score of one over par
Jack Nicklaus has the most Masters’ wins with six, followed by Tiger Woods with five and Arnold Palmer with four. The estimated prize fund is $11.5 million with nearly $2 million going to the winner, as well as the distinctive and iconic Green Jacket – which by tradition is presented to the current winner by the previous winner.
The Masters consists of four rounds of 18 holes each, with the competitors playing in groups of three for the first two rounds. After 36 holes of play, a cut-off score is calculated to reduce the size of the field. To ‘make the cut’, a player must be in either the top 50 places or within 10 strokes of the leader’s score.
Traditions unique to the US masters include the opening tee shot and the Champions Dinner. A custom since 1963, the tournament is officially started when one or more legendary players tees off from the first hole, and the Champions Dinner is held each year before the tournament starts. The dinner is hosted by the current champion who picks his own menu for the company only of previous champions.
Three players are joint favourites moving towards the start of the tournament; World No. 1 Rory Mcllroy, World No. 2 Brooks Koepka and the back-in-form Tiger Woods. If Woods wins, he will match Jack Nicklaus’s record of six US Masters.
Over the final two days, a further 36 holes are played; and should there be no winner after the fourth round, all tied players enter a sudden-death playoff beginning on the 18th hole, followed by the 10th and repeating until one player remains. The most recent sudden-death playoff was in 2017 between Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia.
YOUR ROLE AS A LANDLORD
If you’re looking at letting out a property, it’s important to understand just what your tenant expects from you as its landlord
THE UTILITIES The gas, electricity and water companies should be advised whenever the property is empty so that meters can be read and accounts prepared. During ‘void’ periods, the utility services must be transferred back into your name, by you.
Of course, the tenant is responsible for the gas, electricity and water/sewerage bills generated by their usage during the tenancy, and for changing the gas and electric accounts into their name when they move in. They’re also responsible for the standing charges. However, their liabilities in this respect clearly finish on the date they vacate the property.
TELEPHONE & COUNCIL TAX Generally speaking, telephone companies will only deal with the account holder named on the account. You must tell the telephone company that you are leaving the property and advise them what you want to do with your existing number. The tenants are then responsible for arranging any line reconnections and meeting any costs associated with this.
When it comes to council tax, this is not your responsibility while the entire property is let. However, if you still reside at the property while acting as a landlord, then you will remain responsible for the Council Tax charge.
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING As a landlord, it’s your responsibility to ensure that all electrics and electrical appliances supplied in the property are safe for use. If any portable appliances are going to be left in the property, a portable appliance test should be carried out by a qualified electrician on an annual basis.
GAS SAFETY CERTIFICATE It’s your duty as landlord to ensure that all gas supplied appliances are maintained in a safe condition and are inspected at least every 12 months by a GAS SAFE engineer. A Gas Safety certificate should only be issued by a GAS SAFE engineer.
SMOKE ALARMS The law requires landlords to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties. This includes smoke alarms being fitted in all hallway, stairway, and circulation areas that form escape routes from the property. They should be located every 7.5 metres of hallway, and within at least three metres of all bedroom doors.
Properties where HMO licenses apply, a higher specification of smoke alarm installation may be required which is generally mains powered. Landlords are directly responsible for determining whether their properties are eligible for HMO status, and failure to adhere to the regulations may result in a civil penalty and render your insurance invalid.
SOLD STC
**EAST OF A12, LOVELY MID TERRACE HOUSE** walking distance to the beach and close to shops and schools, well presented, ideal for first time buyer, buy to let or holiday cottage. E/R D.
Cowslip Crescent, Carlton Colville Guide Price £160,000
Morton Road, Pakefield £145,000
**SPACIOUS SEMI DETACHED HOUSE, POTENTIAL TO IMPROVE AND UPDATE** good size lounge/ diner having patio door, 3 good size bedrooms and shower room, enclosed gardens, ample parking, integral garage. View recc. E/R E.
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**SPACIOUS SEMI DETACHED HOUSE IN SOUGHT AFTER LOCALITY** attractive good size well maintained gardens, ample off road parking/garage, excellent condition throughout, viewing is essential to appreciate. E/R C.
Gorleston Road, Oulton Broad £195,000
Dell Road, Oulton Broad Guide Price £180,000
**SUPERB EXTENDED BUNGALOW** prime non estate location, lovely size kitchen/diner, together with large conservatory, 2 spacious bedrooms, ample off road parking, garage/workshop (23’9 x 12’6), gas central heating, sealed unit double glazing, viewing is essential to appreciate. MUST BE VIEWED. E.R D.
**LOVELY VILLAGE LOCATION JUST OFF THE A12** close to Henham Park Estate and Southwold, lounge with patio doors to garden, 3 bedrooms, master with en suite shower, upvc double glazing, gas radiator heating, must be viewed. E/R C.
High Street, Wangford Guide Price £200,000
Chestnut Avenue, Oulton Broad £215,000
**EXTENDED SEMI DETACHED BUNGALOW** situated in popular sought after locality, extended to the rear, standing on large plot with off road parking, 2 reception areas, 2 bedrooms, fitted kitchen, spacious bathroom, offers the benefits of gas fired central heating and sealed unit double glazing, viewing is recommended to appreciate.
Wash Lane, Kessingland £220,000
**DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS OLDER STYLE BUNGALOW**extended to provide comfortable accommodation, non estate, close to beach, open plan kitchen/living room, 2 good size bedrooms, lounge/bedroom 3, modern wet room, upvc double glazing, gas radiator heating, good size gardens.
**DETACHED BUNGALOW SITUATED IN POPULAR PAKEFIELD** the property offers versatile accommodation including 3 bedrooms and conservatory extension, ample off road parking and garage, low maintenance garden, gas central heated and upvc sealed unit double glazed, in good decorative order with potential to improve, a viewing is recommended. E/R D.
Ubbeston Way, Pakefield £220,000
SOLD STC
Victoria Road, Oulton Broad Guide Price £225,000
**A TURN KEY PROPERTY WITH EVERYTHING DONE** lovely size living room, very well fitted light grey kitchen/diner with patio doors, 4 good size bedrooms, refitted bathroom, first floor utility, upvc double glazing, gas radiator heating, ample parking with garage space and very large gardens. E/R D.
Sandbank Road, Oulton Broad £230,000
**ATTRACTIVE DETACHED CHALET HOUSE** considerably extended, providing 3 separate bedrooms and dining room, modern fitted kitchen in soft cream units, large corner plot gardens, brick garage, great location, must be viewed. E/R E.
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Dunston Drive, Oulton Broad £240,000
**EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY, RENOVATED TO A HIGH STANDARD** offered in ‘ready to move in’ condition, re-fitted kitchen/ diner, re-fitted bathroom with shower, brand new carpets, gas radiator heating, upvc double glazing, secluded gardens, large driveway providing ample parking, viewing essential. E/R D.
Lime Avenue, Oulton Broad OIRO £260,000
**VIRTUALLY NEW 4 BEDROOM PERSIMMON HOME** show house condition, 2 en suite shower rooms, spacious lounge, good size kitchen/ diner, utility, cloakroom, brick/tile garage, more than ample parking, immaculately presented, must be viewed. E/R B.
Stimpson Close, Lowestoft OIEO £270,000
**SUPERB FAMILY HOME WITH 4 GOOD SIZE BEDROOMS** converted garage providing excellent second living room, refitted white high gloss kitchen and utility, downstairs cloakroom, separate dining room, good decorative order, must be viewed. E/R D.
Fern Avenue, Oulton Broad £360,000
**SPACIOUS DETACHED HOUSE** standing on large plot, cul-de-sac position, 4 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, ample off road parking, gas central heating, sealed unit double glazed, viewing recommended.
Hillside Avenue, Worlingham Guide Price £280,000
**LOVELY EXTENDED BUNGALOW IN GREAT LOCATION** superb kitchen/ breakfast room with vaulted ceiling complete with all appliances, spacious lounge/diner with log burner, master bedroom with air conditioning, gas radiator heating, upvc double glazing, corner plot gardens, brick garage, must be viewed. E/R B.
Uplands Close, Carlton Colville OIRO £380,000
**SUPERB INDIVIDUALLY BUILT BUNGALOW, LOW ENERGY BILLS WITH SOLAR PANELS** spacious lounge, bright and airy kitchen/diner, 3 bedrooms, en suite shower, en suite wc, utility, over size garage with remote door, large gardens with long private driveway. E/R B.
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Rory Robertson FNAEA MARLA DIRECTOR AND CO-FOUNDER
I live and breathe property, my business philosophies are to keep it simple and provide professional and honest advice. I am passionate about getting the best result for my clients ensuring that my team provide the highest quality customer service from start to finish. My Staff, are in my opinion, the most qualified in the area and have proved themselves to be indispensable. I know that clients are in very capable hands when dealing with them, they have all built up excellent relationships over the years with our local Solicitors, Surveyors and other Property Professionals. There are many pitfalls throughout the selling, buying and letting process and believe me, my staff have seen them all! In my limited spare time away from the office, I enjoy hacking my way around the golf course and spending time with my wife and family.
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David Murphy FNAEA OFFICE MANAGER
A dedicated and motivated estate agency professional, David’s entire working life has been in the property industry and his career spans some 40 years. Having worked for other local Agents across Norfolk and Suffolk, Hardimans feel very lucky that he chose to join us in 1999 as our Office Manager. He has an immense wealth of knowledge in property values having worked in Great Yarmouth, Beccles and Lowestoft areas and has gained extensive experience operating in a wide range of differing housing markets over the years. David’s way to relax is by walking his dog Louis through the Norfolk countryside finishing off with pint of ale at his local.
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Maggie Godfrey MNAEA SALES NEGOTIATOR
Maggie has been selling houses since 1985 and has a friendly ‘can do’ attitude. She is also one of our founder members and has gained priceless experience over the years. She is passionate about customer service and always goes that extra mile to help her clients achieve their home moving plans. She understands what her clients are looking for and ensures that they are the first to know when new properties come onto the market. She loves the fast pace of selling houses and feels a great sense of achievement on completion day when she hands over the keys. Out of work, Maggie likes nothing better than escaping on foreign holidays with her husband.
01502 515999 maggie@hardimans.co.uk @
Denise Bjorck FNAEA SALES NEGOTIATOR
Denise started her career in estate agency in 1979 as an “Office Junior” and hasn’t looked back since. She is one of Hardimans founder members and is proud to have been part of our success story. Denise is dedicated to giving a top class service to her clients. She enjoys speaking with our vendors and applicants and thinks it is important to listen to their needs and work with them to achieve their goals. Her attention to detail and customer care ensures strong results. Over the years, she has built good working relationships with the local Solicitors and speaks to them regularly to monitor ongoing sales. Denise loves playing practical jokes on us and her singing in the office is legendary but for all the wrong reasons! 01502 515999 denise@hardimans.co.uk @
Lisa Saunders SALES NEGOTIATOR
Having grown up in Lowestoft, Lisa knows the area extremely well which has benefited her hugely in her work. She has been part of the Team since 1997. Her friendly and approachable personality resonates well with both buyers and sellers alike. Her role here involves all aspects of the sales process from arranging viewings, finding the buyer and seeing the sale all the way through to completion. She is a perfectionist and finds her job very rewarding and thrives on giving excellent customer care. One of Lisa’s hobbies away from the office is running and she is always looking forward to the next race.
01502 515999 lisa@hardimans.co.uk @
Jane Jackson SECRETARY/PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Jane has been an integral part of the Team since 1996. She runs the engine room! She is in charge of all of our marketing material. She oversees the preparation of our sales brochures, does all of our typing, arranges our Energy Performance Certificates/Floorplans, manages all of our IT needs and gives great support to the Sales Team. Jane has a wacky sense of humour and can be relied upon to lift our spirits when needed.
01502 515999 jane@hardimans.co.uk @
Dawn Mailley ARLA LETTINGS MANAGER
Dawn joined Hardimans in 2011 to further expand and develop our Lettings Department. She has been a Member of ARLA since 1998 and has gained a wealth of expertise in the rental industry. Dawn has an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of letting property, including your legal responsibilities as a Landlord. She is happy to advise you when looking for a buy to let investment, including what to buy and where. In short, she gives our Landlords the highest level of customer service and advice and since she has worked at Hardimans, our Lettings Department has gone from strength to strength. Dawn enjoys going to the Gym and dancing and also loves spending time with her family.
01502 516042 dawn@hardimans.co.uk @
Matt Easton LETTINGS ADMINISTRATOR
Matt is responsible for arranging and booking property viewings, referencing prospective tenants to ensure they qualify to rent and providing landlords with pre-vetted applications so they can make informed decisions about who to let their most important asset too. He also arranges move ins and helps resolve maintenance issues quickly for tenants and landlords. In addition, Matt carries out administrative tasks such as answering telephone calls, responding to emails and dealing with face-to-face enquiries. Matt’s interests out of work include playing football and going to the Gym.
01502 516042 matt@hardimans.co.uk @
Jonathan Snell IN HOUSE MORTGAGE BROKER
Jonathan is the newest member of our team. His mortgage and financial experience means he can offer a complete suite of advice and services to his clients, including mortgage advice, protection and insurance. The ‘total package’ of customer care is what Jonathan particularly likes where he is taking away the pressure and worry from his clients by looking after all aspects including liaison with solicitors, estate agents, surveyors etc. Jonathan plays football in his spare time and can also play a few tunes on the bass guitar!
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