The verdict in three sentences
A custom strata (MCST) management platform in Singapore ranges from SGD 45,000 to 95,000 in 2026. A managing agent's number-one problem is not accounting, it is the admin time lost on manual fund calls, chasing and document requests. The return is measured in hours saved and in service-charge transparency, which cuts arrears and disputes.
2026 price grid for the Singapore market
2026 orders of magnitude, excluding hosting and annual maintenance.
| Item | 2026 estimate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Building + unit core | SGD 17,000 - 30,000 | Buildings, units, owners base |
| Fund calls (levies) | SGD 13,000 | Automatic generation and tracking |
| Owner portal | SGD 16,000 | Charges, documents, payments |
| Dedicated accounting | SGD 13,000 | Charge allocation, budgets |
| Communications and reminders | SGD 8,000 | Emails, SMS, due notices |
| Hosting | SGD 120 - 350/month | Server, backups |
| Time to deploy | 4 - 5 months | Pilot version by month 3 |
A managing agent overseeing 10 to 50 buildings in Singapore spends considerable time preparing quarterly levies, allocating charges and answering owner requests. Custom automates these tasks and centralises the relationship.
The admin time saving, quantified
| Task | Without software | With custom software |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterly fund calls | 3 - 5 days | A few hours |
| Charge allocation | Manual, error-prone | Automatic |
| Owner responses | Phone, email | Self-service portal |
| Arrears tracking | Spreadsheet | Real-time dashboard |
| Sending receipts | On request | Available 24/7 |
| Charge transparency | Low | Total |
The owner portal is the real differentiator: each owner views their charges, levies, AGM documents and pays online. This transparency cuts disputes and chasing, and professionalises the managing agent's image in Singapore.
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Karim runs a managing-agent firm in Singapore: 32 buildings, about 900 units. His two managers each spend 3 days per quarter preparing levies, or 24 days/year total. Valuing a day at SGD 320, that is SGD 30,720/year of admin time. He invests SGD 68,000 in a custom platform (building core, fund calls, portal, accounting).
By automating levies and allocations, he cuts this time by 4: he saves roughly SGD 23,000/year of admin time and frees his managers to win new buildings. The portal also reduces arrears by several points, improving the cash position of the strata funds managed. The tool pays back in about 3 years on time saving alone, faster once arrears reduction is factored in.
FAQ
Isn't standard accounting software enough? No: accounting does not generate per-unit levies or the owner portal. Dedicated strata software covers the full cycle, from fund call to online receipt.
Is the owner portal really useful? Yes: it drastically cuts calls and emails, gives 24/7 access to charges and documents and enables online payment. At SGD 16,000 it transforms the owner relationship.
How long to deploy? Plan 4 to 5 months, with migration of your building and unit base. A pilot version on a few buildings validates the setup before full rollout.
What annual maintenance budget? Around 15 to 20 % of build per year, so SGD 10,000 to 14,000 for an SGD 68,000 project, hosting included. This covers support and regulatory changes.
Can owners pay online? Yes, a payment gateway integrates with the portal to settle levies by card. This speeds collections and reduces arrears.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your number of buildings, units and priorities (fund calls, portal, accounting). 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.
