F.estate vs OpenRent
Renting shouldn't stop at finding a tenant.
OpenRent helps you advertise your property. F.estate helps you run it.
Where OpenRent ends, F.estate begins. F.estate is a next-generation rental platform designed to cover the entire rental lifecycle, not just listings and lease signing, but everything that comes after: payments, maintenance, renewals, compliance, and more.
Whether you're a landlord or tenant, here's why switching to F.estate means less stress, more trust, and a better rental experience.
Built for the full rental lifecycle
OpenRent helps you setup a tenancy. But what happens after move-in?
What OpenRent gets right
🛎️ Fast to List on Portals
OpenRent listings get pushed to Rightmove, Zoopla, and other major UK portals within minutes. It’s one of the quickest ways to get eyes on your property.
💷 Flat-Fee Simplicity
OpenRent charges a one-time fee for listings, with no ongoing commissions. That makes it appealing for landlords who want to keep upfront costs predictable.
📈 Well-Known in the UK
OpenRent is a familiar name for many landlords, with over 100,000 users. That brand awareness can help generate leads faster, especially in more competitive markets.
📱 SMS & Email Alerts
Landlords get notified instantly when someone makes an enquiry — making it easy to respond quickly and secure viewings without delay.
Where F.estate takes over
🏠 Everything After the Lease
F.estate isn’t just about listings — it’s built to handle what comes next: contracts, deposits, payments, maintenance, renewals, and deposit deductions, inspections, etc.
🛠️ Built-In Maintenance & Jobs
Tenants can log issues. You can assign jobs, collect bids, and pay contractors — all from inside the app. No more chasing updates over WhatsApp.
🧾 Contracts, Deposits & Payments
Generate compliant leases, register deposits, and automate rent collection through Stripe. No more PDFs, delays, or missed payments.
👤 Verified Users Only
Every user on F.estate passes identity checks. All Tenants complete income and right to rent verification checks before an offer can be submitted. That means fewer time wasters, no burner accounts, and a safer experience for everyone.
Listings
Third Party Advertising (Rightmove, Zoopla, etc)
Coming soon!
ID Verification
Landlords only; tenants per lease
Tenant Screening
Add-on per tenancy
Offer to Lease Transition
(Via RentNow)
Deposit Lifecycle Management
Register only
Rent Collection
Manual unless RentNow is used
In-App Messaging
Pre-Tenancy only
Ratings & Reviews
Maintenance Handling
Compliance Reminders
Inventory Management
Lease to Lease Transition Management
Viewings Management
Notices and Rolling Tenancy Management
Inspection Management