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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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Luton £225,000
This modern home is located in a popular cul de sac just off the New Bedford road/A6 with good access to Luton and local facilities and schools. It is well presented and offers an excellent investment opportunity or as a first time purchase. The accommodation includes a living/dining room, kitchen, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. To the front there is a garden with a driveway offering off road parking and an enclosed private rear garden.
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Luton Offers in Excess of £170,000
Situated in a quiet cul de sac is this well-proportioned two-bedroom first floor maisonette. The property has been redecorated and re floored throughout in preparation for sale and is in immaculate condition. There is a fitted kitchen, living room, two bedrooms and a refitted bathroom. Major benefit is the private rear garden. The lease has recently been renewed to 144 years and the EPC rating is C.
Tebworth £244,995
Situated in an idyllic location in the village of Tebworth is this charming cottage. The open countryside views are outstanding and the properties accommodation is well proportioned with many improvements made throughout the last few years. The accommodation includes an open plan living/dining room, refitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and shower room. There are gardens to the front and rear, as well as access to a single garage.
SENSIBLY PRICED & WELL PRESENTED
Leagrave £328,000
Tucked away in a quiet cul de sac on the edge of Leagrave within easy access to all the facilities including the mainline train station. Many improvements made to create a well presented & modern home. Hall, cloakroom, living room, dining room, kitchen three bedrooms and bathroom. The wrap around drive to the front and side gives off road parking and there is a detached garage. Behind is the landscaped rear garden that is a good feature of this home.
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LARGE CORNER PLOT
Meadow Road, Toddington £395,000
Beautifully presented property that has been extended and re modelled. Porch, living room, gorgeous family space with sitting area and dining room which opens to the stylish refitted kitchen. Master bedroom with an ensuite shower room, two further bedrooms and a refitted luxury bathroom. Driveway to the front, the garage has been converted with a store to the front and the rear is a study. Nice rear garden.
Toddington £415,000
Located in a popular area of Toddington village. This extended 3 bedroom property offers spacious accommodation for a growing family and occupies a generous corner plot and benefits from a large ground floor extension to the side. There is an entrance hall, living room, separate dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility and a ground floor shower room. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms one with built in wardrobes and a family bathroom.
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Toddington £489,500
A lovely detached home having accommodation including an entrance hall, cloakroom, living room, dining room, refitted kitchen and separate utility. On the first floor is the master bedroom and shower ensuite, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The wide frontage gives off road parking with a paved driveway, there is an integral garage and private rear garden.
Toddington £385,000
This much improved traditional bay fronted FOUR Bedroom property offers spacious accommodation and is conveniently located. The garage conversion offers a fantastic & versatile room currently used as a fourth bedroom with an ensuite. Dual aspect living/dining room, stylish kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, cloakroom, three good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom.
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Toddington £199,950
This is quite a remarkable apartment - it offers so much more than you imagine. The spacious and well presented interior has an entrance hall, large living/dining room, there is a refitted kitchen and bathroom and two DOUBLE bedrooms. What makes it really special is the HUGE GARDEN.
Toddington £280,000
This well proportioned end of terrace home is situated in the sought after village of Toddington. The great schools, vibrant high street and local amenities are all within walking distance. The properties accommodation includes a porch, entrance hall, kitchen, living/dining room, study/utility room and cloak room. On the first floor are three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The plot extends to the front and rear with off road parking for two vehicles and a private enclosed rear garden.
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Toddington £248,995
A perfect first home or investment. It is tucked into a very small cul de sac and has 2 parking spaces immediately in front of the house. The accommodation includes an entrance porch, living room, refitted kitchen/dining room and upstairs are two double bedrooms and the bathroom. Being the end of the terrace the garden is wider than normal and running the full depth of the house are 2 bespoke sheds giving loads of storage facilities.
Toddington £345,000
Located in a popular area of Toddington village with local shops, doctor’s surgery and dentist only a short walk away. There is entrance hall, living room and open plan kitchen/dining area and garden room which enjoys fantastic views over the garden. The ground floor has been extended to incorporate a sitting area plus a utility room that includes a cloakroom. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. To the front there is a garage and driveway with off road parking.
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Leagrave £228,000
The property is within walking distance to the main line Train Station and local amenities. The accommodation includes and entrance hall, living room, kitchen and cloakroom. On the first floor are two bedrooms and a family bathroom. A major benefit to this property is the full planing application through Luton Borough Council 17/00883/FUL. There is a driveway to the front and a private rear garden.
Toddington £415,000
This deceptively spacious semi detached home with a deep frontage, has been improved considerably including refitting the kitchen, the living room has been adapted to give more space and they have refitted the ground floor shower room and the bathroom. There is off road parking and an enclosed rear garden.
EXTENDED
ANNEXE TOO!!
Luton £245,000
A stunning detached bungalow set off the road and behind remote controlled entrance gates. It has been built to a high standard with excellent attention to detail to create a very special home. Garden to the rear and a large private driveway giving off road parking for several cars.
Toddington £425,000
A quiet location for this four bedroom home. The accommodation includes an entrance porch, cloakroom, large living room and open plan kitchen/dining room. On the first floor are four bedrooms and a family bathroom. A major benefit to this property is the ANNEXE which offers extra space and has a shower en-suite. There is a private enclosed rear garden and a paved driveway to the front.
1/3 ACRE PLOT
Toddington £585,000
Dating back to the mid 18th Century, this Georgian house was originally 2 properties that is now a 5 bedroom detached home. It offers scope for modernistation and extending (subject to consent). Attached to the rear of the house is an old Forge that was added 1900. Although now used as a workshop there are a number of original features. The driveway gives off road parking together.
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Houghton Regis £250,000
Located in Northview Road, this threebedroom property. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, kitchen, open plan living/dining room, three double bedrooms and the family bathroom. There is a driveway to the front, a private rear garden and a garage in a block. It gives the opportunity for the next owner to make changes and improvements to make their own ‘mark’ on it.
THREE PLOTS
Barton Le Clay £310,000
Superbly located in the popular Norman Road, is this extended 2/3 bedroom home. This fantastic location is within walking distance to the local amenities. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, kitchen/breakfast room, living/dining room, bathroom, two double bedrooms and an additional (study/dressing room or further bedroom) The plot extends to the front and rear with a private garden, single garage and parking.
Lidlington £450,000
Another exciting & select site by local builders DKP Developments Ltd of Ampthill. These three detached properties are expected to be finished at the end of Spring 2020 to a high standard. There is a 10 year structural warranty and Help to Buy will be available. The main event is the kitchen & dining room that opens to the family room with doors that lead out to the rear garden. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, shower ensuite and family bathroom.
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Greenfield £240,000
A charming cottage in a sought after village. Exposed beams throughout, open fire in the living room. The sociable open plan kitchen has space for a dining table and downstairs is a converted basement that is used as a snug with couching and space for storage. Additionally there is a very stylish refitted bathroom and two bedrooms. Separate utility barn, private and enclosed rear garden. Behind that is the off road parking.
STUNNING BARN CONVERSION
Toddington £725,000
Oakwood Barn is deceptively spacious and offers stylish, well presented accommodation that features a gorgeous living room with a vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers, an open plan kitchen/breakfast room with the extended family room leading off. There are four bedrooms, 2 of which have ensuites plus a family bathroom and an office. The garden is private and generously sized with mature trees and planting.
Harlington £415,000
This extended semi detached property is really well located in this highly soughtafter village Harlington. This home has much to offer and the accommodation includes an entrance hall, shower room, 24ft living room, kitchen/family room/ utility. On the first floor are three bedrooms and the family bathroom. Externally the private rear garden is approximately 80ft. There is a setback single garage and garden room/office. A driveway provides off road parking for five cars.
Dunstable £349,999
Step into stylish luxury living in this stunning Edwardian home. The property has been refurbished over the last few years. There is an entrance porch, hallway, living room, dining room, kitchen/ breakfast room, utility and cloakroom. On the first floor are three bedrooms and the family bathroom and on the second floor is the master bedroom and shower ensuite. There’s low maintenance garden with a cabin with power and heating.
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Houghton Regis £235,000
Priced to attract early attention is this beautifully presented and extended home. A short walk to local amenities along with easy access to the Houghton Regis leisure center. This accommodation includes and entrance hall, 28 foot long living /dining room and a well-equipped open plan kitchen. On the first floor are two DOUBLE bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. A private rear garden gives access the single garage with off road parking.
OIEO £170,000
Situated in a quiet cul de sac is this well-proportioned two-bedroom first floor maisonette. The property has been redecorated and re floored throughout in preparation for sale and is in immaculate condition. There is a fitted kitchen, living room, two bedrooms and a refitted bathroom. Major benefit is the private rear garden. The lease has recently been renewed to 144 years and the EPC rating is C.
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Toddington £725,000
Oakwood Barn is deceptively spacious and offers stylish, well presented accommodation. There are four bedrooms, 2 of which have ensuites plus a family bathroom and an office. The garden is private and generously sized with mature trees and planting. If you value a true countryside location in a rather special setting then this beautiful barn conversion could be perfect.
STUNNING PROPERTY
Toddington £530,000
On the odd occasion, a property comes onto the market that is unique and just a bit special. This superb cottage enjoys a lovely location with a deep frontage, right next to the village Pond and backing onto miles of open countryside with lovely views.The condition throughout is superb with attention to detail and it is very well presented. You really do need to step inside to appreciate the size and space on offer.
Toddington £437,500
Privately located within a select development of just six properties, in the sought-after village of Toddington is this extended four-bedroom home. The properties impressive accommodation includes an entrance hall, utility cupboard and cloakroom, 26ft long kitchen/dining room, living room, four bedrooms, a shower ensuite and a family bathroom. The garden extends to the side and rear of the property, with further planning in place to extend further if required. There is a paved driveway and an integral garage.
Meet the team 1. What three traits define you? 2. What makes you happy? 3. How long have you lived in the area? 4. Tell us something unique about you? 5. If you could learn do anything, what would it be? 6. What would your last supper be? 7. What’s the one thing you can’t resist? 8. What three words would you use to describe Local Agent Network? 9. What’s your favourite thing about working at Local Agent Network? 10. What’s the best advice you’ve been given? We asked our staff...
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Sally Aitken
1. Problem solver, driven & excitable 2. My amazing family, our beautiful dog and cooking for friends and family 3. My whole life 4. I once sang on stage with The Commitments 5. Sing really well and play the sax 6. It’s got to be a roast with all the trimmings 7. Curling up on the couch with a good read and a glass of wine!! 8. Successful, friendly & honest 9. My hand picked team and our collective attitude to “Making It Happen” literally makes me beam with pride 10. Don’t sweat the small stuff
Carol Rutherford
1. Proactive, kind & helpful 2. Yoga & walking 3. Nearly 40 years 4. I’m a brain tumour survivor and have raised over £16,000 for the Brain Tumour Charity through events and awareness talks 5. Speak another language 6. Chilli con carne 7. Chocolate 8. Unique, positive & reliable 9. Working with our lovely clients and helping them realise their property dreams 10. Live for today
Karen Porter
1. Positive, confident, hardworking 2. Family & friends 3. All my life 4. I always wanted to be a gymnast but managed to break more bones than records so gave it up! 5. Run the marathon 6. Crab 7. Wine 8. Transparent, driven & friendly 9. We built it from scratch and its run properly & honestly 10. Live each day as if it’s your last
Linda Clarke
1. Honest, caring & bubbly 2. Fun times with my family 3. All my life 4. I have 7 grandchildren! 5. Learn to be a hairdresser 6. A big yummy roll, crisps and wine (I’m always on a diet!) 7. Chocolate 8. Honest, hardworking and a great team 9. Our team spirit 10. Don’t get angry, just smile
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Stuart Yates
1. Sassy, detailed and confident 2. Socialising with family and friends, music festivals and cooking 3. All my life 4. I had an unplanned ride in an air ambulance 5. Speak other languages 6. A great big roast dinner – with everything on it! 7. Haribo sweets 8. Hybrid, personable & proactive 9. Helping people realise their dream home and handing over the keys at the end 10. If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all
1. Dependable, determined & honest 2. A bacon sarnie, old cars, our dogs & family – not always in that order 3. 15 years 4. I once auditioned for ‘The Apprentice’ 5. Play the drums 6. Pie, chips & mushy peas 7. Ebay 8. Professional, experienced and straight forward 9. Feeling the pride in what we do and how we do it 10. You’re never too old to try something new
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