August

What August is

August is property management software for landlords, with tools for rent collection, tenant access, leases, property accounting and maintenance. It is available on the web, iPhone and Android. Landlords can connect bank accounts through Open Banking to track rent, and incoming payments are matched automatically to the relevant tenancy. Tenants can use August for free and report maintenance issues in the app; landlords can track, assign and resolve those reports. Document scanning extracts key dates and suggests compliance reminders.

August integrates with Xero for financial reports and Making Tax Digital workflows. It is recognised by HMRC for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, and the page identifies it as FCA Authorised. August was founded in 2021 and is based in London, United Kingdom. The site says it is used by more than 3,000 UK landlords and tenants.

The free plan supports up to 2 tenancies and 1 bank account. Growth costs £8.99 per month and covers up to 5 tenancies; Portfolio costs £14.99 per month for up to 20, and Portfolio+ costs £29.99 per month for unlimited tenancies. Paid plans include a 30-day trial, annual billing saves 20%, and plans include a 14-day money-back guarantee. Users can cancel at any time.

Who it suits

August suits landlords who want rent tracking, tenancy and lease management, property accounting, and maintenance reporting in one service. It also suits tenants who can use August for free, and landlords who use Xero or need Making Tax Digital workflows.

Limits

The free plan supports up to 2 tenancies and 1 bank account. The cheapest paid plan, Growth at £8.99 per month, supports up to 5 tenancies and 1 bank account.

Getting started

1. Visit the August website.
2. Choose the free plan or a paid plan; paid plans start at £8.99 per month.
3. Use the 30-day trial offered with paid plans if you want to try one.
4. Access August on the web, iPhone or Android.
5. Connect a bank account through Open Banking to track rent.

Verdict

Choose August if you want rent tracking, tenant access and maintenance management alongside lease and accounting tools. Its free plan is limited to 2 tenancies and 1 bank account, so landlords with larger portfolios need a paid plan.