The verdict in three sentences
A custom property developer platform in francophone Africa costs between FCFA 10,000,000 and 30,000,000 (about EUR 15,000-46,000) in 2026, with around FCFA 350,000/month of support. It covers off-plan (VEFA) sales, unit management, payment schedules and a buyer portal, with Wave, Orange Money or bank collection. For a developer running several programmes in parallel, a locally adapted custom build replaces the Excel sheets that multiply schedule errors.
What a developer platform covers
Scope covers the programme and unit catalogue, reservation and sale contract, off-plan schedules called against construction progress, multi-channel collection, the buyer portal and sales reporting. Spreadsheets suffice for one programme; from three active programmes, drawdown management becomes unmanageable without software.
| Module | 2026 scope | FCFA range |
|---|---|---|
| Programme and unit catalogue | Plans, areas, statuses | 1,800,000 - 4,500,000 |
| Reservation and contract | Reservation, off-plan, addenda | 2,000,000 - 5,000,000 |
| Schedules and drawdowns | Calls against progress | 2,200,000 - 5,500,000 |
| Wave / OM / bank collection | Payment, reconciliation | 1,800,000 - 4,500,000 |
| Buyer portal | Tracking, documents, balances | 1,500,000 - 4,000,000 |
| Sales reporting | Stock, sales, margin | 1,200,000 - 3,500,000 |
Realistic delivery: 5 to 9 months for full scope, with catalogue and reservation shipped first.
Collection and schedules: the per-programme calculation
The real challenge is tracking off-plan drawdowns. 2026 order-of-magnitude for a 40-unit programme averaging FCFA 45,000,000 per unit, or FCFA 1,800,000,000 of revenue called in 5 tranches.
| Off-plan stage | Share called | Amount over 40 units |
|---|---|---|
| Reservation | 5% | 90,000,000 FCFA |
| Foundations | 25% | 450,000,000 FCFA |
| Weathertight | 30% | 540,000,000 FCFA |
| Completion | 30% | 540,000,000 FCFA |
| Handover | 10% | 180,000,000 FCFA |
Tracking 40 units x 5 tranches = 200 drawdowns per programme, with reminders and delays. Software that automates these schedules and reconciles Wave payments avoids the missed calls that choke site cash flow.
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Mini case study
Mr Sarr runs a developer in Dakar with 3 active programmes totalling 110 units. His schedules live in spreadsheets, and an assistant spends roughly 15 hours per week chasing and reconciling payments. A custom platform at FCFA 18,000,000 plus FCFA 350,000/month automates drawdowns, reminders and Wave reconciliation. Tracking time drops to 3 hours: 12 hours saved weekly, and above all a reduction in late calls estimated at tens of millions of FCFA of cash mobilised earlier onto the sites.
FAQ
Does it really collect via Wave and Orange Money? Yes. We integrate Wave and Orange Money for deposits and drawdowns, with automatic reconciliation and a receipt for the buyer. Bank transfer runs in parallel.
Does it handle off-plan schedules by progress? Yes, each unit follows a schedule tied to construction stages, with automatic drawdown and reminders on delay.
Is the buyer portal included? Yes. Each buyer tracks their balance, schedule and documents online, sharply cutting calls to the sales team.
What support budget should we plan? Expect FCFA 300,000 to 400,000/month in 2026, covering evolutions, hosting and payment integration monitoring.
Is it suited to several parallel programmes? Yes, that is exactly the point: beyond 2 active programmes, spreadsheets become unmanageable and custom pays back quickly.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your number of programmes, units and collection channels, and we will frame a scope between FCFA 10,000,000 and 30,000,000. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
