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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.
MANNLEYS
Wrockwardine Wood, TF2 6LA
£209,995
Internal inspection is essential for this superbly presented and much improved three bedroom detached cottage that occupies a great sized plot and is located in this popular established location that has great local amenities. The property offers well planned and flexible family accommodation, the ground floor comprises sitting room with feature wood burning stove, superb refitted open plan kitchen/dining/family room and a separate dining room. The first floor features three good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom with bath and separate shower. The property benefits from stunning landscaped gardens, gas central heating and double glazing. EPC – D.
Vesey Court, Wellington, TF6 5BF
£265,000
This stunning three bedroom detached house is located in this highly sought-after location that has fantastic local amenities and motorway access. The current vendor had many upgrades when purchasing the property from new and the house has high quality fixtures and fittings throughout, the ground floor comprises entrance hallway, open plan kitchen/ dining room with tiled floor, kitchen with range of integrated appliances, 16ft sitting room feature wall mounted fire and French doors to the gardens and a ground floor wc. The first floor features a master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower, two further good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property occupies a fantastic tucked away plot with open views to the side, extensive driveway parking, detached garage with power and light, superb landscaped gardens with extended patio area. EPC – B.
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Round House Park, Horsehay,
TF4 3BF
£300,000
Offering fantastic spacious flexible family accommodation this four bedroom semi detached house is located in the sought-after Horsehay location that has good local amenities and motorway access. The ground floor of the house comprises, entrance hallway, 18ft sitting room, separate dining room, stunning conservatory addition, breakfast kitchen, utility and a ground floor wc. The first floor features a superb master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes, bedrooms 2 & 3 have a Jack and Jill Ensuite shower, further double bedroom and a family bathroom. The property benefits from low maintenance landscaped gardens, driveway parking, double garage, gas central heating and double glazing. EPC – C.
Farmstead Court, Wellington,
TF1 2EJ
£250,000
Superbly spacious two bedroom detached bungalow, located in this highly sought after location and benefiting a superb tucked away position off Holyhead Road, The bungalow offers well planned accommodation and it comprises entrance hallway, open plan kitchen/ dining room, conservatory, sitting room, two good sized bedrooms and a bathroom. The bungalow benefits from driveway parking, detached garage, enclosed rear gardens, gas central heating and double glazing. Internal inspection is highly recommended and no upward chain. EPC – D.
MANNLEYS
Well presented spacious three bedroom semi detached house that offers ideal family accommodation and is located in this popular established location. The property comprises entrance hallway, open plan kitchen/dining room, sitting room, ground floor shower room/utility, three good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, enclosed gardens and has no upward chain. EPC – D.
Stars Lane, Cold Hatton, TF6 6PZ
£600,000
Catherton, Stirchley, TF3 1YT
£129,995
Well presented spacious three bedroom semi detached house that offers ideal family accommodation and is located in this popular established location. The property comprises entrance hallway, open plan kitchen/dining room, sitting room, ground floor shower room/utility, three good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, enclosed gardens and has no upward chain. EPC – D.
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Forest Close, Shawbirch, TF5 0LA
£260,000
This superbly presented and much improved four double bedroom detached house occupies a great plot and is located in the highly popular established location that has good local amenities. The property offers spacious family living, the ground floor comprises a superb refitted open plan kitchen/dining room with French doors to the gardens, good sized sitting room, entrance hallway and a ground floor wc. The first floor features a master bedroom with en-suite shower, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property benefits from extensive driveway parking, garage, good sized enclosed rear gardens, front gardens, gas central heating and double glazing. EPC – C.
Arleston Village, Telford, TF1 2LX
£450,000
The property originally was two cottages and it was converted to create a superb family home, it offers superb flexible family living with many period and character feature throughout. The ground floor comprises entrance hallway, 18ft lounge with feature fireplace with a log burning stove, kitchen/dining room, sitting room with fireplace, dining room with feature fireplace, large utility room, two separate staircases and a ground floor wc. The first floor master bedroom is accessed off the first staircase off the lounge and this is a superbly spacious room with en-suite shower and fitted wardrobes, Off the dining room the second staircase leads to two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom, from the landing a further staircase leads to a 19ft bedroom that has connecting 5th bedroom.
MANNLEYS
I was satisfied in every way with the service I received, it’s a lovely bright airy office with a good frontage onto Market Street so just from the window it was a pleasure to look to see what properties were coming onto the market day-by-day. I would frequently walk in and engage with different members of staff, all of which were equally friendly. I would recommend Mannleys to family and friends as they offer a full service. ANTHONY LOWE - BUYER
They were all very professional and pleasant and a pleasure to deal with. MR & MRS REYNOLDS - SELLER
I found them very helpful, they helped me from day 1
after I had bought my properties and again when they gave me advice on how to make my properties stand out and again very good rental return. LI ZHOU - LANDLORD
Their main USP is they’re very young, very dynamic, very hard working, they work 24/7 their marketing is superb, their logo and their colours make them stand out from all the others. LIAM KING - LANDLORD
CALL FOR A FREE VALUATION 01952 245064 WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
They say they’ll do everything and they do it, they follow it up well the staff have enough initiative to chase a problem up and then come back to you. RICHARD BAILEY - LANDLORD
They’re big enough to deal with any day-today problems, but small enough to care. DAVE MORRIS - LANDLORD
I think they differ from the rest because they’re more professional but they’re down to earth as well they’re straightforward guys that I can get along with. BILL STONE - LANDLORD
I’d use Mannleys again without question due to them being trustworthy, reliable and the affordability of it. STUART ELLIS - SELLER
MANNLEYS
Since leaving school and heading for a career on the building site Aaron (AJ) had two weeks work
experience in a local estate agent and never returned to mixing cement. In fact he went on to pass his industry exams and has now been involved in the property sector for 20 years. AJ gained a wealth of knowledge working his way up from tea boy to running his own office, and in 2008 set up his own lettings and management business in the local area. After 8 successful years, the opportunity to expand and grow came along and the business re-formed into Mannleys Estate Agents where he is one of the Directors. AJ loves all aspects of sport and enjoys a round of golf, watching football and has the occasional tip for the geegee’s. AARON MANLEY - DIRECTOR
SIMON O’TOOLE - DIRECTOR
Simon is a very entrepreneurial character who has been in business in the Telford area for a number of years. Previously having his own builders merchants “Wrekin Building Supplies” supplying builders across the county and beyond with materials, Simon is now a Director with Mannleys on the land and new homes side of the business. Very well-known with an amazing portfolio of contacts, he has a special gift in business with a proven track record. Simon is very well-connected, has a soft spot for hot food, and enjoys all sports including, football, boxing, horseracing and is involved in a horse racing syndicate.
With over 24 years in estate agency, Chris’ journey began in 1995 as a trainee, soon progressing after only two years to office manager. He enjoys all aspects of the property market and through his time has gained a great insight into the Shropshire property market. This has given Chris excellent knowledge of the property world and has enabled him to offer clients professional advice. The creation of Mannleys began in 2016 and setting up Mannleys with such a great team was an amazing journey and Chris is proud of what they have already achieved. In what spare time he gets, Chris spends time with his family and friends, enjoying plenty of travel. He also loves cooking, especially with his kids, and also enjoys most sport – particularly football and cricket. CHRIS MANN - DIRECTOR
Danielle started working as an apprentice Sales Negotiator in 2014 at an agents in Telford before joining Mannleys in 2017. She has a keen interest in property after growing up watching her father and uncles build and renovate different properties. Danielle has just completed her first renovation project of her own and is hoping to find her next very soon! In her spare time she enjoys socialising with friends, watching reality TV, shopping and Hinching! She has expanded her knowledge within lettings since working at Mannleys and is currently working towards completing the NAEA Technical Award. DANIELLE RICHARDS - SALES NEGOTIATOR
LYDIA MOORE - SALES NEGOTIATOR
Lydia joined Mannleys Sales and Lettings in 2018, having previously worked for two other agents where she started off as a trainee Lettings Negotiator. In the last six years Lydia had gained experience in residential sales and lettings. Lydia enjoys the fast pace work environment at Mannleys and seeing the whole process throughout whether that be moving a tenant in or a sale completing. At the moment Lydia is currently working towards the NAEA Technical Award in residential sales and lettings which she is due to take later this year. In her spare time she enjoys horse riding and is a keen cook!
JACK O’TOOLE - MARKETING
Jack has been working with Mannleys since it opened in 2016. Always smart and looking the part, Jack was a shy and nervous young man. Three years on he has worked his way up to be a young, confident and charismatic individual who has completed his apprenticeship within Mannleys. He has now taken on an important role within the business as Marketing Manager which involves property photography and drawing floorplans. He is already deep into his college photography night course and is working towards becoming EPC qualified. Jack tends to be an active individual whose main interests involve the gym, computers and he is one hell of a dancer!
Cheryl never even thought of being an Estate Agent, but after coming back from London as a Nanny,
way back then…. she saw an advert and thought ‘why not’ and has now been in the Industry since 1987! Starting in Wellngton, Cheryl has worked all around Shropshire and now back full circle. Most of her career has been in the Sales department, so it’s a new challenge working in Lettings. Cheryl’s main passion is travelling and she had the privilege of taking 3 months off from work going to Australia and America. When she retires, she may become a bit of a nomad and travel the world; but until then, she loves what she does! CHERYL WEYMOUTH - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Helen started with the company in 2017, initially taken on in the Lettings department part time, to help out with maintenance, that soon changed! With the business growing so rapidly so have the hours, but but Helen loves it! Previously, life for Helen was mostly in Retail Management but she left to have a career break whilst nurturing her 2 sons and helping her husband’s new founded business, Q Financial, which now also works in conjunction with Mannleys. Helen loves socialising and eating out in nice restaurants and has a passion for collecting different Gins. HELEN MITCHELL-GOUGH - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
SARAH CHARD - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Sarah came to Mannleys in 2019 with many years of PA, HR and operational management experience. She is very involved in Wellington and project managed the building of Wellington Orbit before coming to us. She works in our lettings department 2 days a week and works the rest of the week for other local small businesses. Out of work Sarah loves to travel, and spend time with her dog, her 2 grown up children and husband (in that order!)
ROSIE CURRAN - APPRENTICE
Joining Mannleys in July 2019 as an Apprentice, Rosie has been introduced to the team as a Sales and Lettings Administrator Apprentice. She has ambition to become a fully qualified member of the team to fulfil her career aspirations in estate agency. Rosie wants to complete additional training within estate agency so she can gain more skills in the area. She enjoys different aspects of sales and lettings and hopes to achieve a successful career with Mannleys. She is determined, has a strong desire to succeed and is delightful to have round the workplace. During her free time, she likes to spend time with family and friends, travelling, going shopping and walking her dog Harvey!
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