The verdict in three sentences
A custom property management platform for a developer costs 8,000,000 to 18,000,000 FCFA in 2026 depending on unit count and tenant portal. The core value is rent collection via Wave and Orange Money, automatic receipts and real-time arrears tracking. From 200 units, the tool pays for itself through reduced payment delays and collection time alone.
What the platform manages
A developer manages units, leases, rents and charges. The platform centralises everything and automates mobile-money collection.
| Module | Without software | Custom platform | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent collection | Cash/transfer | Wave + Orange Money | Very high |
| Receipt | Manual | Automatic PDF | High |
| Arrears tracking | Spreadsheet | Real-time alerts | Very high |
| Tenant portal | None | Web + mobile | High |
| Charges and reconciliation | Manual | Automatic calculation | Medium |
| Profitability dashboard | None | Per unit / building | High |
2026 cost comparison
2026 ballpark figures for the market, excluding mobile-money transaction fees.
| Scope | Upfront cost | Maintenance/yr | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVP (units, leases, rents) | 8,000,000 - 10,000,000 FCFA | 1,200,000 FCFA | 8-10 wks |
| Standard (+ tenant portal) | 11,000,000 - 14,000,000 FCFA | 1,800,000 FCFA | 12-14 wks |
| Full (+ charges, reporting) | 15,000,000 - 18,000,000 FCFA | 2,400,000 FCFA | 16-20 wks |
| Mobile-money fees | - | 1 to 2% / transaction | - |
Integrated Wave/Orange Money payment removes collection trips and makes accounting reliable.
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Mini case study
Mr. Kone, a developer, manages 260 units with an average rent of 150,000 FCFA. Previously, the 30-day-plus arrears rate hit 18%, tying up roughly 7,000,000 FCFA/month in uncollected rent. With a custom platform (13,500,000 FCFA) sending automatic reminders and a Wave payment link, delay falls to 11%. He recovers cash faster and saves a part-time collections role. The tool pays back in under 12 months.
FAQ
Are Wave and Orange Money really integrated into rent payment? Yes: the tenant gets a link or code, pays from their phone, the receipt is generated automatically and the dashboard updates in real time.
What is the minimum budget to start? An MVP covering units, leases and collection starts at 8,000,000 FCFA and ships in 8-10 weeks. You then enrich it in stages.
How are arrears handled? The platform sends automatic SMS/WhatsApp reminders, escalates cases and keeps a full history for any procedures.
Does the tenant get a dedicated space? Yes: the tenant portal gives access to receipts, history and online payment, sharply cutting calls to the office.
Can we track profitability per building? Yes: the dashboard aggregates rents collected, arrears and charges per unit and per building, with accounting export.
Let's scope your project. Give us your unit count, payment methods and reporting needs and we will price a custom property management platform. 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.
