Property Management Software Australia — Landlord vs Agency Options Compared
Not all 'property management software' is the same product. Here's the split, and which side you actually need.
The short answer: For real estate agencies, the leading property management software in Australia is PropertyMe, PropertyTree, Console (MRI) and Re-Leased. For individual landlords and property investors, the right tool is owner-side software like PropAlly — agency products are not designed for you, and their owner portals only show one agency's properties. Most landlords need one of each: their agent's software (which they don't license) plus their own portfolio tool.
"Property management software" is one phrase covering two very different products.
- Agency software (PropertyMe, PropertyTree, Console, Re-Leased) is licensed by real estate agencies. It handles trust accounting, commission splits, tenant portals, arrears letters, and end-of-month reconciliation. Individual landlords do not license these products directly.
- Owner software (PropAlly) is licensed by the landlord. It aggregates data from every agency the landlord uses — plus any self-managed properties — into one portfolio view, and adds ATO tax categorisation, state compliance and bond evidence.
Confusing the two is the biggest reason investors end up either overpaying for agency-tier tools they can't fully use, or under-tooled with just their agent's read-only portal.
At a glance
PropAlly
For landlords / owners
Price: Free · $9–$35/mo
Best for: Landlords managing their own portfolio (self- or agent-managed)
PropertyMe
For agencies
Price: From ~$125/mo per agency
Best for: Real estate agencies managing rentals
PropertyTree
For agencies
Price: Enterprise pricing
Best for: Mid–large real estate agencies
Console
For agencies (MRI Software)
Price: Enterprise pricing
Best for: Agencies wanting integrated sales + rentals
Re-Leased
For commercial agencies
Price: Enterprise pricing
Best for: Commercial / mixed-use property managers
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | PropAlly | PropertyMe | PropertyTree | Console | Re-Leased |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Designed for individual landlords / owners Agency products are built around trust accounting and commissions — the owner is a beneficiary, not the user. | |||||
Trust accounting & agent commissions | |||||
Portfolio view across multiple agencies | |||||
AU tax categories (Div 40 & 43, negative gearing) | |||||
AU state-specific compliance for owners | |||||
Bond authority evidence packs (NCAT/VCAT/QCAT) | |||||
AI email statement & invoice extraction | |||||
iOS & Android app for owners | |||||
Tenant-facing portal (rent, maintenance requests) | |||||
Free for 1 property |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best property management software in Australia?▾
The correct answer depends on who you are. If you are a real estate agency, PropertyMe, PropertyTree, Console and Re-Leased are the four established options — pick based on your trust accounting workflow and price. If you are a landlord (an individual property owner), you do not want agency software at all — you want owner-side software like PropAlly, which sits alongside your agent (or replaces them entirely for self-managed properties).
Is PropertyMe available for individual landlords?▾
PropertyMe is agency software. Individual landlords do not license PropertyMe directly — instead, if your agent uses PropertyMe, they may give you an owner portal login showing properties they manage. That portal is read-only and shows only that agency's slice of your portfolio. If your properties are with multiple agencies, or you have any self-managed properties, you need a separate owner-side tool like PropAlly to see the full picture.
Do landlords need software if they have a property manager?▾
Yes, especially for tax and compliance. Your property manager handles tenant relationships and maintenance; you still need to track cash flow across the portfolio, categorise deductions for the ATO, keep bond evidence, and monitor state-specific compliance deadlines. That work does not stop just because you have an agent — and your agent has no obligation to prepare any of it for you.
What's the difference between PropertyMe and PropAlly?▾
PropertyMe is for agencies managing properties on behalf of owners: trust accounting, commissions, tenant portals, listings. PropAlly is for owners managing their own portfolio: multi-agent cash flow, ATO tax, bond evidence, state-specific compliance. They serve different sides of the same transaction and do not overlap.
Can I use PropAlly instead of hiring a property manager?▾
Yes, if you self-manage. PropAlly is used by both agent-managed and self-managed landlords. For self-managing landlords it covers rent tracking (RentSmart), inspection reports (InspectAI), state-specific compliance (ComplianceTracker), and tenant communications. For agent-managed landlords it aggregates data from statements and adds the owner-side layer your agent does not provide.
Try PropAlly free for your first property
No credit card. Plans from $9/month if you own more than one property.