Web Service API decommission: frequently asked questions (FAQs)

This guide has been reviewed against our global client base and classed as relevant to:
UK, ROI & UAE only

Reapit is discontinuing support for iUpload and Legacy Web Service API - both are legacy methods providing a data feed from Reapit to third-party portals or suppliers

This page outlines the FAQs for the planned iUpload & Web Service API decommission- please take some time to read the questions & answers below:

Why are these changes being made?

Reapit is committed to ensuring products remain future-proof, providing a secure environment for your data
The Reapit Foundations Platform API has now been available to suppliers for over 3 years and provides a robust, advanced solution - this includes better security for your data while accommodating the need for deeper integrations via the AppMarket, allowing feeds to be carried out more frequently than existing tools

When are the changes being made?

As part of Reapit’s commitment to minimise customer impact, sufficient notice is being provided to allow customers to review their existing feeds with the impacted portal or service and to decide whether to use the new alternative method for data feed

Support for both iUpload and Web Service API methods will end on 31/12/2024

How will this data be available?

Reapit has developed Foundations, a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that simplifies the process for third parties and customers to create powerful, secure and in-demand integrations - users can leverage familiar tools, languages, and frameworks to build these integrations
Foundations is an open-source API that empowers portals and services to selectively retrieve or update data from Reapit - it also enables real-time data retrieval when needed
Regular updates to the Foundations API ensure that Reapit customers can take advantage of enhancements to the Reapit Product - most importantly, Foundations offers robustness and advanced features, enhancing security and providing full control over data access

Most importantly, Reapit Foundations offers robustness and advanced features - enhancing security and providing full control over data access

What do I need to do?

If you wish to continue a feed to an impacted portal or service, please review whether the portal or service you currently use is listed as a supported portal in Reapit’s Business Service Catalogue
Keep in mind that your agency website might be using one of Reapit’s legacy methods, so check with your website provider to confirm
If the portal/service is not included in the Business Service Catalogue and an integration has not yet been created for installation via Reapit’s AppMarket, a Foundations app must be developed - this app will facilitate the data feed integration from Reapit to their portal or service

It is important that the new app is accessible for installation from the AppMarket before the 31/12/2024 deadline

It is crucial to promptly communicate with any impacted portal as soon as possible - if maintaining a property feed to them is essential for your agency, sufficient time will be needed to complete the necessary work and transition to the Foundations app

For additional information, you can direct the impacted portal provider to the partner program page on the Reapit website here: Reapit partner program

What help is available?

A Foundations Developer Portal is available which is designed to be self-service
Comprehensive documentation is available for developers, providing guidance on how to utilise the Foundations API for creating their own AppMarket integration with Reapit - this documentation can be found here

Developers who require support from Reapit can find out how to get help here

Where should we send any additional queries?

If you are new to using the Reapit AppMarket, we recommend reviewing our comprehensive FAQs guide here: AppMarket Frequently Asked Questions
A lot of time is spent ensuring that the documentation available is as comprehensive and detailed as possible - however, there may be instances where developers are unable to find the information they need - if this occurs, please email: partners@reapit.com
No technical support for developers is provided over the phone

It is important that developers review all available documentation as, in most cases, it usually provides the required answers

Additionally, customers who wish to request the deactivation of any existing iUpload and Web Service API feeds currently in use before the deadline of 31/12/2024 can raise a ticket to Reapit Support using this form

All feeds to portals and services not defined as supported will be turned off on the specified date

Will there be a cost?

There is no cost to install an app from AppMarket - however, it is important to note there may be costs associated with API consumption
This flexibility allows developers to build an integration to precisely meet required needs - as they have the option to pull data once a day or choose more frequent updates
It is recommended that a developer who plans to review Foundations for building a replacement feed also takes a look at the Website Development Guide - this guide was created to assist developers in working with the Foundations API and provides insights on building efficient integrations to minimise API consumption costs

Are there any costs to create a Foundations app?

All fees associated with having a listed AppMarket integration are detailed in Schedule 2 of the Foundations Developer Terms and Conditions here