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Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement Template
AST is now older wording for many England landlords. This guide explains the change and points you to the current agreement example and product comparison.
If you searched using older wording
Landlords still search for AST wording, so this page explains the term and directs them to the current England agreements.
For a more focused explanation and the next practical step, read Section 21 ending in 2026.
For the wider background and full process, read England tenancy agreements for landlords.
Relevant next step
Ready to create the agreement for your property?
Choose the property jurisdiction and type of let first. The agreement route then asks for the rent, deposit, occupiers, guarantor and management details needed for the selected tenancy.
Fixed price £14.99. Preview available before payment.
- • Choose by jurisdiction and property setup.
- • Answer guided questions instead of editing a blank form.
- • Preview the supported agreement before payment.
Why this AST page still exists
Short answer: choose the agreement by property location and how the home will be occupied. From there, compare the Standard, Premium, Student, HMO / Shared House and Lodger options, or choose the separate agreement for Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Many landlords still search for assured shorthold tenancy agreement template because AST was the familiar label for years. That search behaviour matters, but it should now lead into the current England agreement structure rather than leaving landlords anchored to outdated wording.
The England agreement example page shows a worked document, then explains how Standard and Premium fit ordinary residential lets. Use this guide when the older AST term is the part you need clarified.
If you are comparing the wording shift itself, the assured periodic guide explains why the newer framework matters. If you are trying to inspect the actual agreement structure, move to the England agreement example page instead.
Terms you may see used for this type of agreement
Agreement names are not always used consistently. Whatever wording brought you here, check that the document matches the property location, who lives there and how the accommodation is shared.
What this agreement covers
- Captures legacy AST template demand without treating AST as the main England destination
- Explains where to inspect and compare the current England agreements
- Introduces assured periodic wording as the newer framing for current England lets
- Keeps the path simple: legacy AST term first, real agreement example next
How this fits the current England rules
- AST is explained as older terminology rather than the default name for a new England agreement
- Current terminology is introduced without obscuring the agreement landlords need
- The worked example and comparison links provide clear next steps
Compare England tenancy agreement options
Pick the agreement that matches the way the property is actually being let. That matters more than old AST wording or a vague idea of what sounds more "premium".
England agreement example
See the sample agreement preview, inspect the clause structure, and then choose Standard or Premium for an ordinary residential let.
View agreement exampleAssured periodic guide
Read the support page that explains periodic terminology and the broader wording shift without trying to replace the main agreement pages.
Read APT guideCompare England agreements
Compare Standard, Premium, Student, HMO / Shared House and Lodger once you are ready to choose.
Compare England agreementsEngland tenancy agreement FAQs
Straight answers on which England agreement to use, what it includes, and how it fits the current rules.