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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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Charming Cottage, Loosely Row £800,000
Skilfully extended, well proportioned character cottage with spectacular views. The porch opens into an open plan modern living space with wood burning stove, the high standard dual aspect kitchen and dining area with bi fold doors leads to patio and garden with far reaching views. There is a spacious boot room leading to a utility/shower room and WC. To the first floor are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a roll top free standing bath. Outside there is plenty of parking and a timber garage with electric car charging point.
Hill Avenue, Hazlemere £650,000
A well presented detached, four double bedroom home situated in the village of Hazlemere. Conveniently located close to local amenities and offering scope to extend subject to planning. The accommodation comprises of: entry hall, integral garage with sink, sitting room, lounge, kitchen/diner with patio doors opening to the rear garden and ground floor WC. To the first floor are four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and ensuite shower room. Externally there is driveway parking to the front, and a fantastic sized rear garden with vegetable plot, shed and patio.
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Wycombe Road, Stokenchurch £625,000
Located in the popular village of Stokenchurch, this four bedroom detached house is presented in excellent order throughout. The bright spacious entrance hall leads to; a high standard open plan kitchen/diner with access to a convenient lean-to and a spacious lobby area suitable as a study or play room which is open to the lounge with bi fold doors onto a conservatory with a good sized level rear garden. The first floor has four bedrooms with ensuite shower room to master and a family bathroom both refitted to a high quality finish. Outside parking for several vehicles, in front of a single garage.
Kingshill Court, High Wycombe £600,000
Modern detached home close to the Royal Grammar School with no onward chain. The entrance hall with guest cloakroom and stairs to first floor, has access to a study, living room and open plan kitchen/dining room. The kitchen comes fully equipped with integral appliances and has patio doors opening out to a generous garden. The property benefits from a conservatory and external insulated home office with power. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, master with ensuite, plus a modern family bathroom. To the front is parking for three cars and a single garage.
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Watchet Lane, Holmer Green £490,000
This extended three bedroom semi-detached family home located within the village of Holmer Green has a stunning high spec kitchen/ breakfast room, separate dining room and living room. Also on the ground floor is a family room, utility and refitted shower room. To the first floor are three well proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property occupies a corner plot with plenty of driveway parking in front of a single garage with scope to the side for a future extension (STPP) and a garden to the rear.
Hollis Road, High Wycombe £430,000
BRAND NEW three bedroom semi detached house, finished to a very high standard by a well regarded local developer with a 10 year LABC guarantee. The bright and spacious hallway with storage has access to a downstairs WC and dual aspect lounge, which has bi-fold doors leading to a rear courtyard garden. The modern style kitchen/breakfast room has integrated appliances. Upstairs there is a large master bedroom with ensuite shower room and built in wardrobes, a second bedroom also with built in wardrobes and a third bedroom plus family bathroom. Outside there is off street parking for 2 vehicles.
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Pond Approach, Holmer Green £274,995
End of terrace house located in the village of Holmer Green, being offered with no onward chain, would make an ideal first time buy or buy to let investment. Internally in need of some modernisation, the accommodation comprises of entrance lobby, lounge with spiral staircase rising to the first floor, and kitchen with French doors leading to a courtyard garden. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, the master having built in wardrobes, and a bathroom. Outside there is a sun terrace and off street parking for one car.
Gordon Road, High Wycombe £255,000
Located within a short walk of the mainline railway station, this attractive development of newly built properties are not to be missed from your viewing schedule. Built to a high standard with a contemporary finish these two, two bedroom apartments with a communal hallway complete with a security entry system, provide the following accommodation; dual aspect lounge leading to a kitchen fitted with modern units, a family bathroom and two good sized double bedrooms, terrace/balcony and allocated parking.
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