The verdict in three sentences
For a Dublin developer, spreadsheets rule until 2 or 3 schemes; beyond that, unit management, drawdowns and cash flow become unmanageable without a dedicated tool. Custom software at 200,000-500,000 EUR structures sales, secures payment schedules and gives real-time cash visibility per scheme. The real lever isn't the software itself but the drawdown module that speeds collections and cuts the cash-flow drag on every phase.
Scope and budget of a development-management platform
2026 orders of magnitude for a developer running 3 to 8 concurrent schemes.
| Module | Function | 2026 estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Scoping & scheme modelling | Units, phases, price grids | 18,000-36,000 EUR |
| Sales & reservations | Unit stock, options, reservations | 40,000-80,000 EUR |
| Schedules & drawdowns | Generation, reminders, collection tracking | 50,000-100,000 EUR |
| Cash-flow module | Cash view per scheme, forecast | 36,000-72,000 EUR |
| Accounting integration | Entries, reconciliations | 27,000-54,000 EUR |
| Sales dashboard | Absorption rate, margin per scheme | 22,000-50,000 EUR |
| UAT & training | Testing, team upskilling | 18,000-40,000 EUR |
A "sales + drawdowns" core starts around 200,000-270,000 EUR. Adding advanced cash flow and accounting integration pushes toward 400,000-500,000 EUR.
Local vs nearshore day rates: the 2026 trade-off
| Criterion | Local Dublin team | Nearshore |
|---|---|---|
| Senior developer day rate | 550-800 EUR | 350-550 EUR |
| Domain / language proximity | Excellent | Good |
| On-site availability | Easy | Remote |
| Scaling capacity | Variable | High |
| Equivalent total build cost | Base | -30 to -45 % |
The optimal mix in 2026 often keeps scoping and acceptance testing local while sharing part of the development nearshore. Maintenance runs 15 to 18 % of the build per year, roughly 36,000 to 72,000 EUR/year for a 400,000 EUR project.
Mini case study
Declan, MD of a development firm in Dublin, runs 5 schemes (≈ 320 units) across three spreadsheets and a disconnected accounting package. His drawdown reminders slip: on a 5 M EUR phase, an average 25-day collection delay carries an estimated funding cost of ≈ 38,000 EUR (at 11 %/year). A 340,000 EUR platform with automated drawdowns cuts that delay to 8 days — ≈ 26,000 EUR recovered on this phase alone, repeated on every scheme. Payback plays out over 2 to 3 schemes, before even counting the admin savings.
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How much does custom property development software cost in Dublin in 2026?
Between 200,000 and 500,000 EUR depending on scope. A sales + drawdowns core starts around 200,000-270,000 EUR; advanced cash flow and accounting integration add 130,000 to 230,000 EUR.
What go-live timeline should we plan?
Between 18 and 26 weeks for a first usable scope. Scoping takes 4-6 weeks, development 10-14 weeks, then acceptance and data migration 4-6 weeks.
Is the drawdown module really worth it?
Yes, it's often the highest-ROI module. Cutting collection delay from 25 to 8 days on a 5 M EUR phase recovers roughly 26,000 EUR in funding cost per phase.
Should we choose a local or nearshore team?
A mix is usually optimal: scoping and testing local (domain proximity), development shared nearshore. Nearshore cuts day rates by 30 to 45 % and can speed scaling.
What maintenance applies after delivery?
Maintenance runs 15 to 18 % of the build per year, i.e. 36,000 to 72,000 EUR/year on a 400,000 EUR project, covering fixes, evolutions and support.
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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.
