ERPNext Property Management Module — A Complete System for Real Estate & Rental Management
The ERPNext Property Management Module is a full digital solution for:
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Real estate companies
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Rental businesses
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Property owners
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Leasing agencies
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Housing societies
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Commercial building managers
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Facility management teams
It allows you to manage properties, tenants, contracts, maintenance, utilities, and financials — all inside ERPNext.
This module removes spreadsheets, reduces manual work, and gives you a fully automated, transparent, and centralised property management system.
Whether you manage one building or hundreds of units, ERPNext helps you run everything smoothly and efficiently.
1. Property Setup — Organize All Properties in One Place
Create Property Master Records
You can create and manage:
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Residential properties
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Commercial buildings
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Land & plots
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Shops & offices
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Warehouses
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Apartments & villas
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Multiple-unit buildings
Each property record contains:
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Property name
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Address & location
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Property type
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Property group
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Activities
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Ownership details
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Photos & floor plans
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Status (Available, Rented, Under Maintenance)
This helps maintain a clear record of all real estate assets.
Property Units (Divide Large Properties)
Large properties can be broken into smaller units:
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Floors
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Apartments
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Rooms
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Blocks
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Shops
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Offices
Each unit has:
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Rent amount
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Tenant assignment
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Billing cycle
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Utility rules
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Maintenance rules
This ensures accurate and individual unit management.
Add Features & Amenities
Define amenities such as:
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Parking
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Water supply
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Power backup
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Security
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Wi-Fi
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Furnished / Unfurnished
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Air conditioning / Heating
These details help with billing, contracts, and reporting.
2. Tenant Management — Track All Tenant Information Easily
Tenant Master Records
Store complete tenant details:
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Personal / business information
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Contact details
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ID documents & license copies
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Guarantor information
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Emergency contacts
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Rental details
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Move-in / move-out dates
Each tenant is linked to the property/unit they occupy.
Tenant Self-Service Portal
Tenants can:
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View contracts
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Download invoices
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Check outstanding payments
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Submit maintenance requests
This improves transparency and communication.
3. Rental Contracts — Automated Agreement & Billing Setup
Create Rental or Lease Contracts
Configure all contract details:
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Contract duration
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Rent amount
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Security deposit
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Payment schedule
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Payment method
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Due dates
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Termination rules
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Rent increment policies
ERPNext sends automatic alerts for:
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Contract expiry
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Renewal due
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Overdue agreements
Rent Increment Rules
Set rules such as:
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Annual fixed percentage increase (e.g., 10%)
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Utility rate changes
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Maintenance fee adjustments
Invoices update automatically based on the rules.
4. Automated Billing & Invoicing — No Manual Rent Collection
Automatic Rent Invoice Generation
ERPNext automatically generates invoices for:
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Monthly rent
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Quarterly rent
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Yearly rent
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Utility bills (electricity, water, gas)
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Maintenance fees
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Security charges
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Parking fees
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Service charges
You can enable:
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Auto-emailing of invoices
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Auto-posting
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Auto-payment entries
Late Fees & Penalties
Set rules for:
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Late payment fee
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Daily fine
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Interest rate on overdue payments
The system automatically applies penalties.
Payment Tracking
Track:
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Paid invoices
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Outstanding balances
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Partial payments
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Advance payments
This ensures accurate financial monitoring.
5. Maintenance Management — Handle Service Requests & Repairs
Maintenance Requests
Tenants or staff can raise requests for:
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Plumbing issues
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Electrical faults
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Water leakage
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Cleaning
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Renovation
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Painting
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Safety concerns
Each request includes:
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Problem description
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Assigned technician
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Priority level
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Estimated cost
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Status updates
Preventive Maintenance
Schedule automatic maintenance for:
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AC service
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Water tank cleaning
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Lift service
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Generator service
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Fire safety audit
This reduces breakdowns and future repair costs.
Maintenance Cost Tracking
Track the cost of:
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Materials
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Labour
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Vendor services
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Consumables
This helps calculate property profitability.
6. Utility Management — Accurate Service Billing
The module supports:
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Water meter readings
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Electricity meter readings
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Gas meter readings
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Waste management fees
You can set:
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Cost per unit
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Flat rate
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Shared utility cost
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Meter-based billing
Invoices are generated automatically.
7. Property Finance — Integrated with ERPNext Accounting
The Property Module integrates directly with Accounting.
You get:
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Profit & Loss by property
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Rent collection reports
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Outstanding rent report
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Deposit register
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Expense tracking
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Asset depreciation
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Property valuation
Each property becomes a financial asset within ERPNext.
8. Reports & Dashboards — Full Visibility of Your Property Business
Advanced reports include:
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Property occupancy report
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Vacant unit summary
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Rent collection report
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Tenant ageing report
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Property-wise revenue
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Maintenance cost analysis
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Contract expiry dashboard
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Utility billing summary
Dashboards can show KPIs:
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Occupancy rate
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Total rent received
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Outstanding invoices
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Upcoming renewals
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Maintenance SLA performance
This helps management make better decisions.
9. Property Groups & Settings — Easy Configuration
Property Groups
Group properties by:
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City
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Building type
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Residential / Commercial
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Price range
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Ownership
Useful for reporting and filtering.
Property Control Settings
Configure:
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Default billing cycle
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Default rent account
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Automatic billing rules
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Contract templates
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Default utility rates
This keeps operations consistent and automated.
10. Why ERPNext Property Module is the Best Choice
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✔ Central database for all properties
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✔ Automated rent reminders & invoicing
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✔ Full tenant tracking
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✔ Easy digital contracts
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✔ Automated utility billing
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✔ Real-time property performance reports
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✔ Fully integrated accounting
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✔ Complete maintenance management
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✔ Customizable workflows & approvals
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✔ Works on cloud and mobile
ERPNext simplifies daily property operations for:
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Real estate agencies
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Construction groups
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Housing societies
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Rental apartment owners
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Commercial building managers
Conclusion
The ERPNext Property Management Module transforms how companies manage real estate operations.
It replaces outdated spreadsheets and manual systems with a fully automated digital platform.
Everything is managed in one place:
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Property records
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Tenant tracking
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Rental agreements
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Utility billing
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Maintenance operations
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Financial reporting
From creating contracts to sending invoices, from managing tenants to scheduling maintenance — everything becomes clarified, accurate, and automated.
The result?
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Higher profitability
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Better transparency
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Smoother operations
ERPNext gives real estate and rental businesses the tools they need to grow confidently and manage properties efficiently.