Reapit urges letting agents to act early on arrears ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill reforms

Tenancies needing guarantor to proceed leap as Renters' Rights Bill looms

The number of tenancies that require a guarantor to go ahead has jumped nearly 18% in a year, latest figures reveal. The number is up 30% compared to 2023, according to rental services provider Housing Hand. And renters completing its guarantor application process climbed 17.8% compared to Q3 in 2024. The reassurance of a guarantor has become a critical part of the rental transaction.” Housing Hand says: “We’re seeing several factors driving bot…

There’s help, and some hope, on offer to renters this week

Our housing correspondent, BARRATT HOLMES, on what changes await renters during Renters' Rights Awareness Week Renters in Croydon are about to have their experience transformed. At least, that's what the Labour government would have us believe as their Renters ’ Rights Bill goes through its final stages in Parliament. This week is Renters' Rights Awareness…

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Reapit urges letting agents to act early on arrears ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill reforms

As the Renters’ Rights Bill nears Royal Assent, property technology provider Reapit is urging letting agents to take early action on rent arrears to protect their income, safeguard landlords and attract new clients. Data from PayProp, Reapit’s automated rental payment platform, shows a strong link between proactive arrears management and agency growth. The top 10% of agencies using PayProp with the lowest arrears in September 2025 had fewer than…