Reapit has launched new software updates and a nationwide training programme to help letting agents prepare for the Renters’ Rights Act with the reforms due to take effect on 1 May 2026.
The property technology firm said the latest changes to its platform are designed to help agencies manage new tenancy rules, notice periods and rent regulations as the industry moves to the biggest overhaul of the lettings system in decades.
The update includes new functionality to support Assured Periodic Tenancies, enhanced notice tracking, rent review tools and additional compliance features linked to hazard reporting and legal deadlines.
The company has also expanded its training programme, with online sessions and regional events aimed at helping agents adapt to the new rules quickly.
NEW RULES
The reforms will remove fixed-term tenancies and introduce new requirements around notice periods, rent increases and property standards, meaning agents will need to update processes across large parts of their business.
Technology providers are expected to play a key role in helping firms stay compliant during the transition.
Steve Richmond (main picture), Reapit’s General Manager for UKI, says: “The Renters’ Rights Act is a defining moment for lettings in England, representing the biggest change in 30 years. At a time when clarity matters more than ever, agents need confidence that the tech and data they rely on is complete, consistent and backed by real industry experience.
“Reapit holds one of the most extensive and structured datasets in UK property technology. Decades of tenancy history, rent changes, property records and agency activity in a continuously changing market has given us the depth needed to build the tools agents need to help them through this transition. This level of insight does not appear overnight, and it cannot be replicated easily.”
NEW TOOLS
And he adds: “Our role is to turn that depth of experience into certainty for agents so they can remove unnecessary admin, reduce risk, have confidence in their technology and stay focused on service and growth as the new rules take effect.
“These new tools and our national training programme reflect the commitment we have made to support the industry through the arrival of the Renters’ Rights Act and beyond, long after it becomes part of everyday practice.”
