Good property management software to recommend

Hi guys,

We are looking at property management software, there are many out there that you can request demo on, such as property tree, console, property me etc. Can anyone recommend a good software that is easy to use, scalable and wont break the bank, also prefer something that is web based for the easy access.

I have properties managed by different agents over the years, which i think using same software, they send owner statement regularly in a format that quite easy to understand, does anyone recognise this format (attached), what software is it?


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We use a software called REST it's a complete CRM system that also handles business development tracking.

The attached files may be REST files.

Not cheap however so may be changing to a more modern system in future.

Are you looking from a business view point? Are you running a rent roll?

 

The attached images look like Consol statements.

 

Those statements are Console ones. Are you looking to self manage or starting an agency? I wouldn't bother with PM software if you're just self managing.

Or if starting up; good agencies are moving to cloud based software's these days.

 

If it's for your own portfolio then a good ol' excel spreadsheet will do the trick. Simple, cost effective and easy to use.

Cheers

Jamie

 

Have a look at rentmaster.co.nz or their web based alternative

 

Thanks guys for the reply, we were in sales and now when client settle they asking for management, we normally refer to other agencies, but have mixed feedbacks. So we decided to explore this side of business. We currently have 9 listing using spreadsheet, as rent roll grow starting to get more time consuming in generating statements and reports. We know we need something very soon, just trying to find something that fit the bill and easy to operate. We are definitely looking at something cloud based, don't see alot of choice out there, at the moment comparing property tree and property me. Any other good cloud based apps?

 

Call me old fashion but I prefer to host my own data. Panama Papers reinforces that preference.

 

Fair Trading will crucify you if you don't use an accredited trust accounting package or manual ledger which complies with the PSBAA.

Excel doesn't have an audit trail and accounting packages do not meet the requirements either.

 

REST and Console are the two biggest players with web based derivatives now available. A lot of PMs use REST however I think that's simply because that's what's always been done and what people are used to as opposed to what is the best out there with what is now available. After trialing many different ones and using one popular one initially, we recently changed to what we believe is far superior product from both a PM and landlord perspective - the online portal for landlords in particular being second to none! I've had many properties managed from all different types of software (personal portfolio) and in particular I've always found the layout of REST statements quite convoluted no matter which format is selected.

For my own portfolio, I have always found PIA Pro to be excellent as it gives a true post-tax cash flow (not an incorrect pre-tax cash flow which simply compares income and outgoings) and has many other functions that a standard spreadsheet won't give you. You need to be able to calculate a diminishing taxable income as you grow your portfolio and then apply future prospective purchases to that, then amalgamate the portfolio which will take some fairly serious formulas using Excel. For a couple of properties it will do the job but depending on your goals it's well worth the couple of hundred dollars to get some good purpose built software.

- Andrew

 

It would be nice if you mentioned what software it is for the benefit of all

Cheers,
Oracle.

 

Sure, my apologies. It's PropertyMe which has already been mentioned up top. Its evolution even from 6 months ago has been amazing and we couldn't be happier from both an operational, client facing and cost perspective.

 

Hi Jodi
Yes it looks great. If I was starting a business now that would be the one I go for too. Rest was it 11 years ago when I started and all my staff are trained to use it.

We do plan on changing over to property me, there are a few additional features on it which look great, but need to find a platue in the business to do it. It's all hands on deck in our office at the moment and introducing a new system right now will tip my staff over the edge.

 

Great that you have introduced property management to your business model Astoba.

 

If you do change then the best time to do this would be soon, on the 1st of July so you don't have to worry about updating owners financial folio.

It's quite simple to use so they should get the hang of in no time.

 

The company I work for sells CMS Property. It's not cheap and more suited for commercial property management.

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