Lettings management software expert Propoly has joined forces with Yoti and the Post Office to offer the first certified digital identity service provider (IDSP) for Right to Rent checks, under the UK Digital Identity & Attributes Trust Framework.

A first for the property rental sector, the move will digitise and streamline the entire Right to Rent check process instead of tenants needing to present physical documents. British and Irish citizens who hold a passport, including Irish passport cards, will be eligible.

Potential tenants will have the option of an entirely digital solution or will, in the future, be able to access the service through Post Office branches, for those unable or unwilling to use a digital solution.

Propoly’s Sim Sekhon said: “Adopting a digital solution is the only sensible way forward for the industry and for any agency that wants to grow.”

John Abbott, chief commercial officer at Yoti, added: “Being the first IDSP to be certified, alongside our partner the Post Office, shows our commitment to the market and is a testament to the quality of our digital identity technology.

“We’re delighted to help Propoly offer digital Right to Rent checks; this will speed up the lettings process, is more secure and could enable tenants to move sooner than if they have to travel and then have their documents photocopied and physically checked.”