RentCafe Applications

Simplify the applicant journey

Provide a seamless experience from unit selection to move-in, configure, automate and deliver a fully-digital application process where prospective residents can start the leasing process, provide details, sign documents & make payments.

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Features

Online Applications

Prospective residents can review live unit availability and apply instantly through your website on any mobile device. A step-by-step, consistent application process is configurable to your needs and ensures all data is collected in one place. Applications flow directly into your leasing dashboard, for approvals and conversion.

Online Payments

Enable prospective residents to easily pay fees as part of their application journey. For example, holding deposits or advanced move-in monies can be paid for directly through the applicant portal using multiple payment methods that are automatically receipted.

Contract Creation

Streamline contract delivery using built in automation. Personalised AST templates are automatically generated for the applicant to review and easily sign electronically without the need for third-party signature tools.

Communication

Provide applicants with unrivalled visibility of the progress of their online application and easily answer any queries that applicants may have.

FAQ

What are residential rental applications?

Residential rental applications allow prospective residents to apply for a property online through a streamlined digital process. Applicants can submit their details, upload documents, complete screening steps and track the progress of their application from any device. This simplifies the leasing journey for residents and reduces manual administration for operators managing Build to Rent, single family housing and coliving portfolios.

How do online residential applications work?

Online applications guide prospective residents through a step-by-step process to provide personal information, employment details and supporting documentation. Once submitted, leasing teams can review applications, verify information and manage approvals within a centralised system, helping residential operators process applications more efficiently.

What types of residential portfolios can use digital applications?

Residential applications are designed to support a wide range of rental housing models, including Build to Rent communities, single family housing portfolios and coliving properties. A flexible application workflow allows operators to adapt the process to different unit types, resident structures and leasing requirements.

Can residents sign rental agreements digitally?

Yes. Digital leasing tools allow rental agreements to be generated automatically and shared with applicants online. Residents can review and sign documents electronically, reducing paperwork and helping leasing teams complete agreements faster.

Can applicants pay deposits and fees online?

Applicants can securely pay holding deposits, application fees or other move-in costs through the online portal. Payments are recorded automatically within the platform, helping residential operators maintain accurate financial records throughout the leasing process.

How do digital applications benefit residential operators?

Online applications streamline leasing operations by reducing paperwork, centralising applicant information and automating key steps in the approval process. This helps teams manage higher volumes of applications efficiently while providing a smoother experience for prospective residents.

Can residential application workflows be customised?

Application workflows can be configured to match the needs of different residential asset types. Operators can adapt the process to accommodate varying resident profiles, household structures and documentation requirements across Build to Rent, single-family housing and coliving communities.