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    Estate

    Category: Estate

    An estate in land or simply an estate, is the name of one of two land rights, the other type being an Interest in land. There are two types of estates: Freehold Estate and Leasehold Estate. The holder(s) of each estate gain rights to the land or property. Freeholders gain full ownership rights. Leaseholders and tenants, gain exclusive possession of the property for a specific amount of time.

    Find out more about estates in our extended blog post:
    The Evolution of Land Rights.

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    Tenants, Landlords and Letting Agents

    • Date: 20/09/2021
    • By: Andrea Smikle
    • Category: The Basics
    <div class="members-access-error"> <p>When you enter into a tenancy, you are entering into a legal contract with a landlord or letting agent for the property or room that you are renting. This guide will help you to understand what a landlord is, the difference between a landlord and a letting agent and what their roles are within your tenancy.</p> <p style="text-align: center"><hr class="no_line" style="margin: 0 auto 30px auto"/> </p> <p style="text-align: center"><hr class="" style="margin:0 auto 30px;"/> </p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>To unlock this housing guide <a href="https://myunihouse.co.uk/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><mark class="has-inline-color" style="background-color: white;color: #ff0070 !important">login</mark></a> or <a href="https://myunihouse.co.uk/register" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><mark class="has-inline-color" style="background-color: white;color: #ff0070 !important">register</mark></a> for a free account and join the Abode community.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><hr class="no_line" style="margin: 0 auto 30px auto"/> </p> <p style="text-align: center"><hr class="" style="margin:0 auto 30px;"/> </p> </div>
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    Entering Into a Tenancy

    • Date: 12/09/2021
    • By: Andrea Smikle
    • Category: The Basics
    A tenancy is a type of land right known as the leasehold estate in landwhich gives the tenant exclusive possession of the landlord’s property for a specific amount of time, requiring a two-part process to enter into one.
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    Types of Tenancy

    For most students, renting is a usual part of the student experience but have you ever wondered what type of tenancy you have or the protections that it can give you during your tenancy? Read on to find out more about the types of tenancy that you can have as a student or short-term renter and the security that each type can provide.
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    Assured Shorthold Tenancy

    The Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) is a type of statutory tenancy that allows your landlord to let their property to you for a specific amount of time whilst retaining the right to possession of their property at the end of your contractual term, as long as they follow the correct statutory process to end your AST.
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