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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.
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Page Place, Frogmore £1200pcm
A stunning TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM second-floor apartment. The spacious accommodation comprises; a large living room, kitchen, master bedroom with EN-SUITE, second double bedroom and bathroom, and is set in communal grounds. Page Place is situated mid-way between St Albans and Radlett, both on the Thameslink line to St Pancras International, and within walking distance of Park Street station connecting St Albans (Holywell Hill) and Watford/Euston. Unfurnished. Available beginning of April 2020
Clifton Court, Hemel Hempstead £1150pcm
JW&CO ARE PLEASED TO OFFER A RANGE OF BRAND NEW CONVERTED TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS within a popular development, conveniently located less than a mile from Hemel Hempstead train station with direct links to London. The property benefits from two bedrooms, master bedroom with en-suite, a spacious and bright open plan kitchen & lounge, family bathroom and underfloor heating. Unfurnished. Comes with one allocated parking space. Available February 2020
Clifton Court, Hemel Hempstead £1075pcm
JW&CO ARE PLEASED TO OFFER A RANGE OF BRAND NEW CONVERTED TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS within a popular development, conveniently located less than a mile from Hemel Hempstead train station with direct links to London. The property benefits from two bedrooms, a spacious and bright open plan kitchen & lounge, family bathroom and underfloor heating. Unfurnished. Comes with one allocated parking space. Available February 2020
A spacious four bedroom detached family home situated in a sought after cul de sac. The property offers well-proportioned accommodation throughout and well positioned on a popular road with good access to excellent local amenities and motorway networks. The accommodation comprises, dining area, lounge, fitted kitchen, cloakroom and integral garage. On the first floor you have four bedrooms and family bathroom. To the front of the property you have ample off street parking and private garden to rear.
Bushey Heath 020 8950 3434 St Albans 01727 844444 Park Street 01727 875555 London Colney 01727 824311
Wyedale £550,000
Halsey Park £355,000
An immaculate two bedroom terrace property, located within walking distance of commuter links and local amenities. The property comprises internally of a downstairs cloakroom, large bright living room, modern newly fitted kitchen. Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned double bedrooms and a family bathroom, with loft access to landing. Available Chain Free.
jwandco.co.uk Thea Mews £600,000
Newly built in 2018, this handsomely presented FOUR BEDROOM, THREE BATHROOM semi-detached house located in a private mews and perfectly situated within easy reach of local amenities, public transport and great motorway links. The stylish accommodation comprises, entrance hall, modern kitchen/diner, conservatory, separate lounge, utility room, cloakroom, two en-suites, family bathroom and four spacious bedrooms. Available chain free.
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Barbary Cottage, California Lane £1200pcm
A handsome and beautifully presented early nineteenth century home situated in one of Bushey Heath’s most desirable Roads within yards of the High Road. The property has been subject to complete modernisation by the current owners and offers spacious accommodation with a self-contained annex with own side access. To the front of the house is the entrance hall with woodblock flooring and stairs to first floor. The generously proportioned kitchen/ breakfast room is well appointed with a range of shaker style cabinets and white granite worktops including a central breakfast island with wood worktop and further useful storage. The kitchen extends to a bright breakfast area which has a delightful outlook over the garden accessed via bi folding doors. To the front of the house is a useful boot room and downstairs bathroom/WC.
Oxhey Road £965,000
The property has been subject to renovation by the current owners and offers spacious accommodation throughout. The property comprises; large entrance hallway, cloakroom, Bespoke hand painted kitchen/ breakfast room both with porcelain tiled flooring, lounge with inglenook fireplace, opening to dining room with double doors leading to rear patio area, family room, study and utility room. The first floor comprises a master bedroom suite with fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room, two further double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, bedroom four and fully tiled family bathroom.
Woodlands Road £975,000
FOUR BEDROOM TWO BATHROOM DETACHED HOUSE located in a highly desirable location off Grange Road being close to both state and private schools in addition to local transport services. This substantial detached family home is presented in excellent order throughout. The accommodation comprises of spacious entrance hall, cloakroom, double aspect lounge, dining room, family room and kitchen. To the first floor is a master bedroom with panoramic views over Bushey Manor Field, en suite bathroom, three further bedrooms and family shower room.
Bushey Heath 020 8950 3434 St Albans 01727 844444 Park Street 01727 875555 London Colney 01727 824311
Maplefield £650,000
FOUR BEDROOM TWO BATHROOM DETACHED HOUSE located in a highly desirable location off Grange Road being close to both state and private schools in addition to local transport services. This substantial detached family home is presented in excellent order throughout. The accommodation comprises of spacious entrance hall, cloakroom, double aspect lounge, dining room, family room and kitchen. To the first floor is a master bedroom with panoramic views over Bushey Manor Field, en suite bathroom, three further bedrooms and family shower room.
Mount Drive £675,000
FOUR bedroom detached family house, situated in a prime residential location, within easy access of both the M25 & M1 Motorways, its benefits include three EN-SUITES, and family bathroom, STUDY/fifth bedroom, kitchen, open plan lounge/dining room, large detached GARAGE, ample offstreet PARKING, plus a delightful rear GARDEN. This property is being offered CHAIN FREE. Vendors thoughts ‘’We like that the Cul-De-Sac is very quiet. It’s a great location for schools. We liked the fact that we are close to both the M25, M1, and is close to mainline train stations and is only 15-minute train drive to St Albans.”
Pine Grove £699,950
FOUR bedroom linked detached family house, situated in a prime residential location, within easy access of both the M25 & M1 Motorways, its benefits include two EN-SUITES, and family bathroom, STUDY/PLAYROOM, open plan kitchen living room, UTILITY room, ample off-street PARKING, plus a delightful rear GARDEN. This property is being offered with a COMPLETE ONWARD CHAIN.
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David Smith Chairman
David is a fully qualified chartered surveyor who has 35 years’ experience in dealing with all aspects of property including sales, lettings and property management. He has worked exclusively In the St Albans area for the last 20 years and has been active in dealing with new developments and conversion schemes for many large financial institutions. He is a keen sportsman and is a single figure handicap golfer. Email: davidsmith@jwandco.co.uk
Tom Smith CEO
Tom has had a successful career as a professional footballer and has always had an interest in property. The purchase of two existing businesses with extensive local interests was too tempting to resist. This gives him the opportunity to combine his football career with sales and property management. Tom lives in Berkhamsted with his wife Nina and three children. Email: tomsmith@jwandco.co.uk
PARK STREET
Jack Smith Director
Jack is very proud to be involved in this exciting and vibrant Company. He has always had an interest in property and is delighted to be able to transfer his skills from professional football to this new area. “We have a very strong team of employees and I am looking forward to working closely with them”. Jack has played professional football for Swindon, Watford, Millwall and AFC Wimbledon and currently lives with his wife Sophie and beloved dog, Lola in Berkhamsted. Email: jacksmith@jwandco.co.uk
ST ALBANS
Danielle Saville Trainee Sales Negotiator
Ruth Bearne MNAEA Sales Director
Lauren King Lettings Manager
Having joined the company in 2018 Danielle has already flourished in her role as a Trainee Negotiator bringing an enthusiastic approach to sales in addition to bringing buyers and sellers together. Under the management of Tim Griggs, she hopes to climb the ranks in the company and become a fully-fledged member of the National Association of Estate Agents, helping her bring an unrivalled level of professionalism to her clients. Danielle enjoys spending her spare time with her young family and reading, her favourite author being Deborah Harkness. Email: daniellesaville@jwandco.co.uk Ruth joined JW&Co Langleys in 2014 as a Trainee and has quickly progressed to a Sales Negotiator at our Park Street branch. Ruth passed her NFOPP exams with flying colours and is now a member of the National Association of Estate Agents; with over 6 years in the property industry, she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the team. Ruth’s interests include travelling to new places, cooking and seeing friends and family. Email: ruthbearne@jwandco.co.uk Lauren joined our company as a trainee in 2011 and has worked her way through the ranks. Lauren quickly became a very valuable member of our team. Lauren is now part of our busy lettings team and is a successful negotiator, and prides herself on being helpful, professional and efficient. As a local, born and raised in St Albans, she is an ideal team member, able to offer insight into the local market and what the area could offer you. Email: laurenking@jwandco.co.uk
Catherine Grimer Property Negotiator
Catherine joined the company in September 2018 as a Trainee Sales Negotiator in our St Albans Branch. St Albans born and bred, attendee of some of the top local schools - she has an extensive knowledge of the area and is a strong advocate for living in Hertfordshire. A variety of roles in both corporate companies and experience working abroad, has helped her to cultivate a number of different skills. Her knowledge of the local area, work experience and a penchant for property has resulted in Catherine quickly becoming an active and valuable member of staff. Email: catherinegrimer@jwandco.co.uk
Meet our team
Bushey Heath 020 8950 3434 St Albans 01727 844444 Park Street 01727 875555 London Colney 01727 824311
Tim Griggs Sales Director
Tim is Bushey born and bred after attending local schools and still lives in the Bushey area. In 1998 Tim joined JW&Co Langleys. and brings with him his seventeen years’ experience and continues to bring the company forward and develop the business with his initiative and marketing ideas. Whilst Tim currently works in the Bushey Heath office, he has also previously established offices in Bushey and Oxhey village making his knowledge of the surrounding area second to none. Tim goes the extra mile for his clients and builds up great rapport with those he works with. Email: timgriggs@jwandco.co.uk
BUSHEY HEATH
Nick Tidball Sales Negotiator
Nick started his career in estate agency here at JW & Co twelve years ago, working alongside Tim Griggs across multiple offices. Having left the company in 2006 Nick pursued his career in the buoyant London market selling luxurious homes in Hampstead and surrounding areas. Re-joining the team in our Bushey Heath office for 2017, he returns with a wealth of knowledge and experience within the industry, keen to help drive the business forward. Born and bred in Bushey, Nick’s extensive local knowledge and history of the area is an asset to building new and existing relationships when both valuing and selling properties. Email: nicktidball@jwandco.co.uk
Mark Antony Saville MNAEA Sales Director
Mark joined JW&Co Langleys in 2011 as a Senior Sales Negotiator. He quickly progressed to become Sales Director of both St Albans and London Colney. As a member of the National Associations of Estate Agents, Mark takes an active part in ensuring that the emphasis on training and the expected high levels of customer service, are being delivered. Having worked within the property industry for 15 years, he brings a wealth of experience and insight to the company. He has an excellent knowledge of the St Albans area, and lives locally. In his spare time Mark enjoys travelling, running, going to the gym, watching F1 and dreams of one day, attending the Monaco Grand Prix. Email: marksaville@jwandco.co.uk
Debbie King Accounts Manager
Debbie joined JW&Co Langleys in March 2015, having previously worked in St Albans in an accounts-based role. Having lived in and around St Albans all her life, Debbie is very familiar with the local fraternity and also brings valuable accounting and administrative skills to the Company, across our Lettings and Sales businesses. Debbie is also involved in processing all Tenant and Landlord payments for our rental properties. Keeping with the family trend, Debbie’s daughter Lauren is also employed in our St Albans office Email: debbieking@jwandco.co.uk
Nina Smith Lettings Administrator
Nina joined the company in 2017 as a member of our Administration department. Since joining, Nina has taken on the challenging role of dealing with all letting’s administration; whilst the role is very much behind the scenes, her contribution certainly doesn’t go unnoticed. Nina prides herself on providing an efficient and high level of customer service to both landlords and tenants, which has made her an essential part of the team. Outside of work, Nina lives with her husband Tom and their three children in Berkhamsted. Email: ninasmith@jwandco.co.uk
SCALE OF CHARGES
FULL MANAGEMENT SERVICE INTRODUCTION ONLY SERVICE PLUS RENT COLLECTION INTRODUCTION ONLY SERVICE
12% (INC VAT) amount to be deducted from the monthly rental payments received by the Agent
11% (INC VAT) amount to be deducted from the monthly rental payments received by the Agent
10% (INC VAT) of the rent collected for the first six months. Payable for each individual letting where the tenant is introduced through JW&Co Langleys, hereafter referred to as ‘the Agent’
CONTINGENCY RESERVE A minimum reserve amount of £150.00 (amount to be confirmed) will need to be obtained prior to the initiation of the tenancy as a contingency in the event of any maintenance work. The contingency reserve will be deducted from the first month’s rent and will be held by the Agent. The fees under the above service are payable when any one individual or organisation enters into an agreement to rent the Property as a result of our promotion, introduction, or viewings conducted by the Agent.
Tenancy set up and referencing (managed) Inc deposit registration £230.00 (INC VAT) Tenancy set up and referencing (let only) Inc deposit registration £275.00 (INC VAT) Deposit Registration Fee £60.00 (INC VAT) Inventory Service plus check-in & smoke alarm and sensor testing From £190.00 (INC VAT) Inventory update plus check-in & smoke alarm and sensor testing From £150.00 (INC VAT) Checkout Fee (payable at the end of each tenancy) From £115.00 (INC VAT) Legionella Risk Assessment £130.00 (INC VAT) Property inspections (Introduction Only Service) £60.00 (INC VAT) Utility set up (Introduction Only) £60.00 (INC VAT) Energy Performance Certificate £90.00 (INC VAT) Annual Gas Safety Certificate From £75.00 (INC VAT) Annual Gas Safety Certificate and service From £135 (INC VAT) Section 21 Notice £108.00 (INC VAT) Section 8 Notice £108.00 (INC VAT) Accelerated Possession Order & Court Attendance From £840.00 (INC VAT) Rent & Legal Protection for a period of 6 Months £96.00 (INC VAT) Rent & Legal Protection for a period of 12 Months £192.00 (INC VAT) Rent & Legal Protection Renewal for a period of 6 Months £121.00 (INC VAT) Rent & Legal Protection Renewal for a period of 12 Months £217.00 (INC VAT) Short Lets (Of a duration less than 6 months) 18% of the rent due (INC VAT) ADDITIONAL SERVICES FEE
In the event that a dispute arises under the tenancy deposit scheme, we will undertake all of the administrative responsibilities in resolving said dispute (Introduction Only Service)
Tenancy Renewal (Managed) £90.00 (INC VAT) Tenancy Renewal (Let only Service) £250.00 (INC VAT) Change of tenant £250.00 (INC VAT) Arranging Contractors/Maintenance Works (let only) £45.00 (INC VAT) Electrical Fixed Wire Testing From £150 (INC VAT) price on quotation PAT testing for the first five appliances From: £60 (INC VAT)
DISCOUNTED BUNDLE OPTION £750 (INC VAT) FOR THE SERVICES LISTED BELOW l Tenancy set up and referencing l Deposit protection fee l Inventory make/update and check-in l Checkout Fee l Rent & Legal protection for 12 months MINIMUM FEE Where the Landlord cancels the Agent’s instruction to provide a management service the Agent will charge. The Landlord will then be subject to to pay a fee of 8.4% (Inc VAT) of the agreed rent for the period not exceeding six months from the commencement date of the tenancy. VAT is payable at the prevailing rate on all our fees. In accordance with consumer legislation it is quoted as included in the prices stated above.
TENANT PERMITTED PAYMENTS AS PER THE TENANT FEE ACT 2019
With nearly 40 years’ of experience and full membership of UKALA, the national Lettings Association (NLA) and The Property Ombudsman, JW&Co Langleys are experts in all aspects of lettings. We care about our Tenants and for that reason we pride ourselves on the level of service we provide. You should always choose your agent with care, only considering those displaying these trusted accreditations which provide the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge your money is protected and your agent abides by a strict code of conduct.
We are required by law to disclose all the charges you will incur during the set up procedure. Please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our dedicated team members will be happy to talk you through the process.
FEES IN RELATION TO A TENANCY THAT STARTED PRIOR TO THE TENANT FEE BAN ON THE 1ST JUNE 2019, UNTIL THE 1ST JUNE 2020
l Checkout fee – from £60 - £102 INC VAT (as stated in the tenancy agreement) l Renewal fee £90 INC VAT (as stated in the tenancy agreement)
TENANCY SET UP & DEPOSIT l Holding fee – one weeks rent that can be refunded or taken off the first month’s rent/deposit l Security Deposit – Up to five weeks rent
ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS FOR TENANTS
l Fee for late rent payments – £TBC (up to 3% above the Bank of England base rate) l Higher rent payment for pets – additional £50 rent per calendar month l Lost keys / security devices from £2.50 - £175 INC VAT l Change of sharer / amendment to contract £50 INC VAT (plus the cost of any charges incurred by the company) l Early exit charge £50 INC VAT
COMPANY LETS
l Set up fee £450 INC VAT
T&C – A holding deposit is non-refundable when an application is rejected due to incorrect/misleading information given prior to the commencement of references.
Bob & Pauline There were no problems; we were kept informed at all times and there was a satisfactory result for everyone. We would recommend this agent to family and friends.
Heidi I heard of JW&Co Langleys through word of mouth. They’re a real part of the community so they were a natural choice for us to approach. In terms of what we’re looking for in our agent is someone looking out for us and anticipating and helping us with the needs of the whole process - and that’s what Neil gave us, including liaising with our solicitors, and really advocated us through the process.
Carol I’ve always dealt with them and found their standards to be very, very high and they’ve always been extremely helpful and professional whenever I’ve dealt with them in the past.
Jude I think the reason JW&Co differs from other lettings agent is that you really do get that personal touch and it’s all a very relaxed situation.
Mark We met a couple of agents within our area and felt that JW&Co stood out, just because of their professionalism. As soon as they walked through the door, and the advice and the preparation they came with, is what stood out for us.
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