The most affordable rental property accounting software in South Africa
BodmasBooks is one of the most affordable purpose-built options for South African landlords, starting at R99 per month on the Solo plan. That price includes rent and arrears tracking, expense capture, bank reconciliation, and an automatically generated SARS ITR12 rental tax pack — the complete workflow an individual landlord needs. There is a free trial, so you can set up your first property before you pay anything.
Perfect for a single-property landlord.
Everything included at R99/month
- Rent & arrears tracking
- Deductible-expense capture
- Automatic bank reconciliation
- Owner statements
- SARS ITR12 rental tax pack
- POPIA-safe cloud records
Pricing shown is the entry Solo plan; larger plans are available for bigger portfolios. See the pricing page for current details.
Why the cheapest option is rarely free
The real cost of rental bookkeeping is your time and your tax risk — not just the monthly fee.
“Free” costs you time
A spreadsheet or a free app has no price tag, but the hours you spend reconciling and assembling your SARS return each year are the real cost — and the error risk is yours.
Tax errors are expensive
A missed deduction or a mis-stated figure on your ITR12 can cost far more than a year of software. SARS-ready books protect that downside for R99/month.
Scales with your portfolio
Start on the R99 Solo plan for one property and move up only when you add more — you never pay for capacity you are not using.
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See why BodmasBooks is the best-fit rental bookkeeping and tax software for South African landlords — beyond just the price.
Read the best rental software guideFrequently asked questions
What is the cheapest rental property accounting software in South Africa?+
BodmasBooks is one of the most affordable purpose-built options for South African landlords, starting at R99 per month on the Solo plan — which includes rent tracking, expense capture, bank reconciliation and SARS ITR12 rental reporting. There is a free trial so you can set up your first property before paying.
How much does rental accounting software cost in South Africa?+
Prices range from free (basic apps and spreadsheets) to several hundred rand a month for agency platforms. BodmasBooks sits at the affordable, landlord-focused end: R99/month for the entry Solo plan, scaling up as your portfolio grows, with SARS ITR12 rental reporting included on every plan.
Is there free rental accounting software in South Africa?+
Some tools advertise free tiers, but “free” usually means limited features, no SA rental-tax output, or hidden costs at tax time. A spreadsheet is also free but costs you hours of manual work and carries error risk. BodmasBooks keeps the price low (from R99/month) while giving you SARS-ready books, which often saves more than it costs.
What do I get for R99 a month with BodmasBooks?+
The R99/month Solo plan covers a single-property landlord with rent and arrears tracking, deductible-expense capture, bank reconciliation, owner statements, and an automatically generated SARS ITR12 rental tax pack — the full workflow an individual landlord needs.
Does cheaper software mean fewer features for landlords?+
Not with BodmasBooks. Because it is built specifically for SA landlords rather than as a general accounting suite, it keeps the price low while still including the rental-specific features — arrears tracking and SARS ITR12 reporting — that generic cheap tools leave out.
SARS-ready books from R99/month
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