The best rental bookkeeping & tax software for South African landlords
BodmasBooks is bookkeeping and property software built for South African landlords. It tracks rental income, expenses and arrears, reconciles your bank account, and generates your SARS ITR12 rental tax pack in minutes — from R99 per month. Unlike generic accounting tools or agency platforms, it is purpose-built around SA rental tax, so individual and small landlords get SARS-ready books without a spreadsheet or an accountant.
What makes it the right fit for SA landlords
Most tools are either generic accounting software or built for managing agents. BodmasBooks is built for the landlord who wants clean books and an effortless SARS return.
Track rent & arrears
See who has paid, who is late, and what is owed across every property — updated automatically, no spreadsheet formulas.
Capture every deductible
Log rates, levies, bond interest, repairs and agent fees as you go, so nothing is missed when it is time to file.
SARS ITR12 in minutes
Generate a ready-to-file ITR12 rental tax pack with the right source codes and totals — not a manual year-end scramble.
Owner & bank statements
One click produces owner statements and reconciles against your bank, so your books are always clean and current.
BodmasBooks vs spreadsheets vs generic accounting
A quick, fair comparison for a South African landlord choosing how to keep the books.
| Feature | BodmasBooks | Spreadsheet | Generic accounting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built specifically for SA rental tax | |||
| SARS ITR12 rental pack generated automatically | |||
| Rent arrears tracking | |||
| Automatic bank reconciliation | |||
| POPIA-safe record keeping | |||
| Starts from R99/month |
Comparison reflects typical capabilities for an individual SA landlord. Generic accounting tools can reconcile banks but are not built for SA rental tax.
Doing your rental tax this season?
Read our step-by-step guide to completing the rental income section of your SARS ITR12 — source codes, deductible expenses, ring-fencing and record-keeping explained in plain English.
Read the SARS ITR12 rental guideFrequently asked questions
What is the best app to track rental income and expenses in South Africa?+
BodmasBooks is purpose-built for South African landlords: it tracks rental income, expenses and arrears, reconciles your bank account, and generates your SARS ITR12 rental tax pack in minutes. Plans start at R99 per month, with a free trial and no card required.
What is the best bookkeeping software for landlords in South Africa?+
For individual and small landlords, BodmasBooks is built specifically around South African rental tax and SARS reporting — unlike generic accounting tools (Xero, QuickBooks) that are not rental-specific, or agency platforms (PayProp, PropWorx) aimed at managing agents. It keeps a clean, SARS-ready set of books per property from R99/month.
Is there software to manage my rental property finances in South Africa?+
Yes. BodmasBooks manages the full financial side of a rental property: rent collection and arrears, deductible expenses, bank reconciliation, owner statements, and a ready-to-file SARS ITR12 rental tax pack. It is cloud-based, POPIA-compliant, and works on any device.
How much does rental accounting software cost in South Africa?+
BodmasBooks plans start at R99 per month for the entry (Solo) plan, scaling up for larger portfolios. Every plan includes rent tracking, expense capture, and SARS ITR12 rental reporting. There is a free trial so you can set up your first property before paying.
Can BodmasBooks replace my spreadsheet for rental bookkeeping?+
Yes — and it fixes what spreadsheets cannot: it reconciles against your bank automatically, flags rent arrears, stores POPIA-safe records, and produces a SARS-ready ITR12 rental pack at tax time instead of a formula-prone manual summary.
Does BodmasBooks work for just one or two rental properties?+
Yes. BodmasBooks is designed for individual and small landlords, not only large portfolios. The R99/month Solo plan covers single-property owners, and you can add properties as your portfolio grows.
Swap the spreadsheet for SARS-ready books
Set up your first property in minutes. Free for 30 days, no credit card required. Plans from R99/month.