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If you’re a self-managing landlord, it can be hard to keep track of all the small tasks you need to do, particularly if you rent out more than one property.
Property management software can help you to stay on top of everything, and could work out cheaper than hiring a letting agent.
So if you want to stay in control of your portfolio, read up on the benefits of property management software and compare five of the best platforms for landlords.
When a tenant moves into your property, there are lots of things you need to do across the course of their tenancy, such as keeping financial records, scheduling maintenance jobs, and sending updated documents.
Property management software helps you to do all these things in one place, with plenty of automation to save you time and reduce the margin for human error.
Using a software package can reduce the pressure and hassle associated with self-managing a rental property. You can do away with paper records and complicated spreadsheets and benefit from a clear overview of your buy-to-let business.
Cloud-based software is stored and managed through the cloud. This means your records and information are stored securely online, rather than on one computer.
This type of software is usually accessed through a web browser or app, so you can manage your rental property from anywhere using any device.
These days, the vast majority of software systems are cloud based.
Being a landlord can be complicated and time-consuming, so it’s important to use all the tools available to you that can make things simpler.
Here are three reasons why using software could benefit landlords:
When looking for the best property management software for your needs, you’ll need to think about key features and how many properties it covers, as well as things like price and package.
Read on for details of five of the best-known software providers for landlords.
Arthur provides a full management service for self-managing landlords, helping you to:
You can choose the Standard, Professional, or Enterprise Package, with prices from £67.50 a month to £122.50 a month.
Arthur links up with a range of third-party providers, including Xero for accounting and Fixflo for reporting repairs.
Landlord Vision styles itself as easy-to-use software that helps landlords to manage all aspects of their buy-to-let business.
As well as full accounting services, Landlord Vision provides access to legal document templates plus the opportunity to track tenancy agreements, view tasks and deadlines, and set up automatic reminders.
There are three packages available:
Property Hawk provides a free software service called PM3s, which it says has been used by over 80,000 landlords since 2006.
Key features of the free software include:
Landlord Studio helps landlords to manage their accounting and maintenance, as well as tax reporting and finding new tenants.
The software has also been created with the aim of helping landlords to prepare for Making Tax Digital changes that come into effect from April 2026.
Users can choose the Go option, which is free for up to three properties. Pricing for the Pro package, which includes Xero integration, unlimited users, and unlimited storage, starts at £9 a month for three properties.
Xero is an accounting software that landlords can use to automate invoices and financial reports, plus prepare for Self Assessment tax returns.
It’s worth bearing in mind that a lot of property management software systems integrate with Xero to provide their accounting function. However, if you’re just looking for accounting support, you may want to use Xero on its own.
Landlords can use Xero to:
There are four packages available, with prices starting from £3.75 a month for the Starter package up to £13.75 a month for the Ultimate package.
Once you’re up and running with your chosen software package, you’ll need to use it properly to get the most out of it.
Here are some points to consider:
Do you use software to manage your rental property? Let us know in the comments below.
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Conor Shilling
Conor Shilling is a Copywriter at Simply Business with over two years’ experience in the insurance industry. A trained journalist, Conor has worked as a professional writer for 10 years. His previous experience includes writing for several leading online property trade publications. Conor specialises in the buy-to-let market, landlords, and small business finance.
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