The verdict in three sentences
Custom property development software sits between EUR 70,000 and 180,000 ex. VAT in 2026, with buyer portal and drawdown tracking as structuring options. For a Dublin developer running 3 to 8 concurrent schemes, the tool becomes the pivot between sales, solicitors and bank financing. The main gain isn't cosmetic: targeting -40% sales administration and better-anticipated cash flow via drawdowns is realistic.
The budget by module in 2026
Unlike classic real estate CRM, development requires scheme logic (units, phases, VAT, drawdowns) rarely covered by generic SaaS, hence the custom dominance.
| Module | 2026 range (EUR ex. VAT) | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Scheme steering core | 70,000-120,000 | Units, phases, reservations, reporting |
| Buyer portal | +12,000-30,000 | Purchase tracking, documents, fit-out choices |
| Fit-out / drawdown tracking | +10,000-25,000 | Schedules, reminders, cash flow |
| Solicitor/bank workspace | +8,000-20,000 | Secure deed sharing |
| Sales dashboard | +6,000-16,000 | Absorption rate per scheme |
| Accounting/management link | +8,000-18,000 | Payment reconciliation |
Recurring costs and timelines to expect
Beyond the upfront investment, development demands robust hosting (financial data and deeds) and active maintenance throughout scheme lifecycles.
| Recurring line | 2026 range | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Secure hosting | EUR 200-800/month | By scheme/document volume |
| Evolutive maintenance | EUR 600-2,000/month | Fixes + small enhancements |
| Go-live time | 5-9 months | Portal + drawdowns = long phase |
| Team training | EUR 2,000-6,000 | Sales, admin, management |
Mini case study
Eric, director of a development firm in Dublin, runs 5 schemes and 180 units in sales. His sales administration ties up 2.5 FTE at ~EUR 48,000 loaded/year, i.e. EUR 120,000/year. He invests EUR 135,000 in custom software (core + buyer portal + drawdown tracking) plus EUR 600/month hosting. By automating drawdown reminders and buyer follow-up, he cuts admin load by 40%, saving EUR 48,000/year. Add tighter cash flow (drawdowns collected on average 12 days earlier across ~EUR 9M of flows): payback lands around 26 to 30 months, while smoothing every subsequent scheme.
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How much does custom property development software cost in Dublin in 2026?
Budget EUR 70,000 to 180,000 ex. VAT. A core with buyer portal and drawdown tracking usually lands between EUR 110,000 and 150,000.
Why not a generic SaaS?
Because scheme logic (units, phases, margin VAT, drawdowns) is rarely handled cleanly. Custom avoids costly manual workarounds on large financial flows.
What's the real recurring cost?
Between EUR 200 and 800/month hosting and EUR 600 to 2,000/month evolutive maintenance across the schemes' lifecycle.
What's the delivery timeline?
Between 5 and 9 months. The buyer portal and drawdown module are the longest phase to scope and test.
What concrete ROI can I expect?
A credible target is -40% sales administration and drawdowns collected several days earlier, with payback often in 24 to 30 months.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your scheme and unit counts and your buyer-portal need: we frame a scope between EUR 70,000 and 180,000 with a module-by-module rollout plan. 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.
