The verdict in three sentences
A property management app that makes service charges legible and pays via mobile money drops arrears by 25 %. In 2026, automatic fund calls, an incident log and online general meetings calm owners and save the manager precious time. For 200 units, budget 2,000,000 FCFA delivered in 8 weeks.
Charge transparency kills arrears
An owner does not pay because they do not understand what their charges fund. By displaying each line (security, water, elevator, reserve) and enabling one-click mobile money payment, the app removes the excuse for non-payment.
| Indicator | Before the app | After the app (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Charge arrears rate | Baseline | -25 % |
| Fund call | Manual | Automatic |
| Units managed | 200 | 200 |
| Charge payment | Cash, cheque | Mobile money |
| Incident log | Notebook | Digital timestamped |
| General meeting | In person only | Online + in person |
What the app costs and contains
The app covers automatic fund calls, per-unit payment history, the incident log and online general meetings.
| Item | Detail | 2026 order of magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| App development | Charges + communication + meetings | 2,000,000 FCFA |
| Delivery time | Design to go-live | 8 weeks |
| Mobile money fees | Per charge collected | 1.0 to 1.5 % |
| Annual maintenance | Hosting + support | 300,000 FCFA/yr |
| Unit capacity | Without rebuild | 200+ |
| Caretaker/manager training | 1 day | Included |
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Guillaume, manager of a 200-unit residence, calls 45,000 FCFA of quarterly charges per unit, or 27,000,000 FCFA a quarter. Before the app, his arrears rate hit 20 %, or 5,400,000 FCFA missing. With transparency and mobile money payment, he cuts arrears by 25 %, recovering about 1,350,000 FCFA in the first quarter — the 2,000,000 FCFA app pays for itself in under two quarters.
FAQ
How does the app reduce arrears?
By making each charge line legible and offering immediate mobile money payment, it removes excuses and delays, for an arrears drop of about 25 % in 2026.
Can an online general meeting be valid?
Yes, the app supports digital convocation, voting and minutes, alongside in-person meetings, with per-unit vote traceability.
Can the caretaker log an incident?
Yes, the timestamped incident log lets the caretaker report a leak or elevator failure with a photo, visible to all owners.
How many units can the app handle?
The base handles 200 units without a rebuild and extends to multiple residences in multi-property mode, at no extra development cost.
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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.
