Empowering Irish Local Authorities with

Affordable Purchase Scheme Management

Irish Local Authorities face unique challenges in managing Irish affordable purchase schemes, processing home ownership applications, and ensuring regulatory compliance with Housing Agency requirements. Rentalize provides a comprehensive, purpose-built platform that addresses these specific needs while improving operational efficiency and supporting low-income families on their journey to home ownership.

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Key Features for Irish Affordable Purchase Schemes Management

Serving Local communities

  • For Irish Local Authorities, Rentalize provides the tools to efficiently manage Irish affordable purchase schemes and support low-income families on their journey to home ownership.

  • Our system integrates seamlessly with the Help to Buy grant scheme, ensuring smooth processing for first-time buyers across Dublin City Council, Cork County Council, Galway City Council, and all 31 Irish local authorities.

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Application Management

Multi-step application forms with conditional logic, joint applicant support, prioritised waitlists, and automated status notifications.

Integration Capabilities

Integration of financial systems, email and calendar synchronisation, document management system links, and connections to third-party service providers.

Custom Forms & Fields

Utilising custom form fields allows you to tailor your data collection to meet your specific needs.

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Task & Case Management

Helps teams organise and prioritise tasks, enhancing productivity and collaboration. This leads to improved efficiency and timely project completion.

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Compliance & Reporting

Automated statutory reports, complete transaction audit trails, GDPR-compliant data handling, customisable stakeholder dashboards, and performance trend analysis.

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Real-Time Data

All your stakeholders can access the information they need in real-time, precisely when they need it.

Affordable Purchase Eligibility Calculator

Check if you qualify for the Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme (LAAPS)

Affordable Purchase Eligibility Calculator Form
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Full market value of the property
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Equity stake retained by local authority (typically 10-30%)
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Combined gross income before tax
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Optional: Enter if you have Approval in Principle
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Available savings for deposit
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Max €30,000 or 10% of purchase price

This calculator provides estimates only. Final eligibility is determined by your local authority. Learn more about LAAPS

Security & Data Protection

Enterprise-Grade Security

  • AWS cloud infrastructure
  • 256-bit encryption for all transmission
  • Role-based access control
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing

GDPR Compliance

  • Built-in data protection tools
  • Consent management systems
  • Right to be forgotten functionality
  • Data portability features
  • Privacy impact assessment tools

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The Challenges Irish Local Authorities Face in Affordable Purchase Schemes

  • Housing Agency compliance requirements for affordable purchase schemes
  • Detailed reporting obligations to Housing Agency and Department of Housing
  • Audit trail requirements for all decisions
  • Data protection and GDPR compliance needs

  • Thousands of home purchase applications requiring fair assessment
  • Complex income threshold and first-time buyer eligibility verification
  • Joint home purchase application processing
  • Home purchase waitlist management across multiple affordable housing developments

  • Limited staff to handle increasing demand
  • Manual processes consuming valuable time
  • Fragmented systems creating inefficiencies
  • Need for cost-effective solutions

  • Public accountability for affordable home allocation
  • Clear documentation of decision-making
  • Appeals process management
  • Stakeholder reporting needs

Rentalize is a tailored platform for Irish Local Authorities managing Irish affordable purchase schemes. We provide comprehensive training and support to local authority staff, boosting operational efficiency, streamlining the 6-step home ownership application process, and enhancing support for low-income families seeking home ownership through first-come, first-served allocation.

How Rentalize Transforms
Irish Affordable Housing
Operations & Management

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Intelligent Application Processing

Our automated 6-step application workflow engine streamlines the entire application journey from registration through property allocation:
  • Smart Forms: Conditional logic guides applicants through relevant questions

  • Eligibility Verification: Automated income and residency checks

  • Document Management: AI-powered document processing and verification

  • Fair Allocation: Transparent scoring and ranking systems

  • Appeals Management: Structured process for handling disputes

Manage your entire affordable housing portfolio from a single platform:

  • Multi-Development Support: Organise properties by scheme and location
  • Availability Tracking: Real-time updates on property status

Built-in features ensure you meet all regulatory requirements:

  • Automated Reporting: Generate required reports with one click
  • Audit Trails: Complete history of all decisions and changes
  • Data Protection: GDPR-compliant data handling and storage
  • Policy Enforcement: Configurable rules ensure consistent application
  • Documentation: Comprehensive record-keeping for inspections

Enhance your affordable housing application operations by improving communication and customer relationships with Rentalize

  • Portal Messaging: Internal portal messaging for communication and notifications, intended for both applicants and administrative staff.
  • Status Tracking: Application status tracking and automated email
    notifications for updates on applications.
  • Email & SMS: Request updates from applicants using custom or pre-made email templates, or send text messages directly from the portal.
  • Activity Logs: A detailed overview of the application process activities conducted by applicants or administrative staff.
  • Internal Support: Quick support from technicians for any assistance during the application process.
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Key Aspects of Our Customer Service

At Rentalize, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service that matches the quality of our platform.

24/7 Support

We offer around-the-clock customer service through multiple channels including email, live chat, and phone, ensuring that help is always available when you need it most.

Comprehensive Onboarding

Our expert team provides detailed guidance to get you up and running smoothly in two working days, with training sessions, video tutorials, and documentation available to support you after transition.

Personalized Assistance

We take a hands-on approach, ensuring that our solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of your property management operations.

Customer Service and Support

  • Proactive Issue Resolution

    In the event of any technical Challenges, our proactive support ensures that issues are resolved swiftly, minimizing downtime and keeping your operations running smoothly.

  • Knowledge Transfer

    We focus on empowering our customers, providing resources and insights that help them fully leverage Rentalize’s powerful features.

  • Feedback Driven

    We actively encourage feedback from our users and work to implement improvements based on your experience, ensuring that our platform evolves with your needs.

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Mobile-First Local Authorities Platform that

Work From Anywhere

Rentalize’s responsive platform guarantees users full access to the platform and the Irish affordable purchase scheme from any device, anywhere. Our mobile-optimised interface offers complete functionality on smartphones, tablets, and desktops without the need for app downloads. Applicants can process, submit, manage, and check their applications online, as well as access real-time updates—all from their mobile devices.

Join the organisations that have achieved 75% faster property inspections and a 90% reduction in paperwork through mobile-first operations.

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Scale Your Cost Rental Portfolio with Confidence

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Whether you’re managing your first 25-unit scheme or a national portfolio of 1,000+ units, Rentalize grows with you.
  • Multi-scheme management (unlimited properties)
  • CREL & STAR funding tracking and compliance
  • Housing Finance Agency loan management
  • Cross-scheme portfolio analytics
  • Board reporting with financial and social impact metrics

Deliver on Your Affordable Housing Obligations

Meet your Part V requirements and Housing for All targets with technology built for public sector accountability.
  • Part V compliance tracking (20% social/affordable requirement)
  • Affordable Housing Fund grant management
  • Integration-ready for existing systems
  • LGMA reporting standards built-in
  • Public transparency tools (application statistics, lottery results)
  • Procurement-friendly (etenders.gov.ie experience)

Manage Ireland’s Largest Cost Rental Pipeline

Purpose-built for the scale and complexity of state-led development.
  • Project Tosaigh development tracking (900+ homes delivered)
  • Pipeline management for 19,000+ planned homes
  • Multi-site coordination across counties
  • Phased release management
  • Stakeholder reporting (Department of Housing, Government)

Let’s Supercharge Your Housing Services