August

August is the revolutionary, game-changing property management platform designed to unlock the full potential of self-managing landlords and HMO property owners. This transformative, all-in-one solution redefines efficiency by consolidating every critical aspect of property management into a single, intuitive hub. It empowers landlords to transcend the daily grind of spreadsheets, calendar reminders, and compliance anxiety. August delivers a calm, compliant home for your portfolio by seamlessly integrating rent tracking with open banking, automated compliance checklists for EPCs, Gas Safety, and EICRs, maintenance request management, and secure document storage. With its dedicated AI property assistant and a free tenant app that facilitates rent payments and issue reporting, August fosters seamless communication and operational harmony. Built specifically for the UK market with mobile-first design and exceptional support, it is the definitive tool for landlords who seek to manage professionally, mitigate risk, and reclaim their time.

Automated Rent Tracking & Open Banking

August transforms financial management by integrating directly with your bank account via secure, FCA-regulated open banking technology. This game-changing feature automatically matches incoming payments to specific tenancies, providing real-time, crystal-clear visibility into your cash flow. See who has paid, what is due, and what is late instantly, without manual entry. Get notified the moment rent lands, and maintain a complete, auditable rent history effortlessly, eliminating spreadsheets and human error.

Intelligent Compliance Checklist & Alerts

Navigate the complex landscape of UK landlord regulations with absolute confidence. August’s built-in compliance engine provides step-by-step guided checklists for all critical safety certificates and licensing requirements, including EPC, Gas Safety, and EICR. The system proactively sends you smart, timely reminders for expiring documents and renewals, acting as your digital safeguard against costly fines and ensuring your properties are always legally compliant without the stress.

Centralised Document & Maintenance Hub

Unlock a new level of organisation by storing all property-related documents—from tenancy agreements to safety certificates—in one secure, cloud-based vault. Easily share files with tenants or contractors. Furthermore, the platform streamlines maintenance management; tenants can report issues via their free app, and landlords can track, assign, and manage repair requests from start to finish within the same ecosystem, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

AI Property Assistant & Portfolio Insights

Harness the power of artificial intelligence with your dedicated property assistant, ready to answer portfolio-related questions instantly. Beyond this, August provides transformative portfolio insights through a comprehensive dashboard, giving you a clear, instant overview of key property data and performance metrics. Make informed decisions based on real-time data, moving from reactive management to strategic, insight-driven portfolio growth.

The Growing HMO Portfolio Manager

For landlords managing Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), August is a transformative tool. It handles room-level management, tracks individual tenant rents and contracts, and ensures complex HMO licensing requirements are met with guided checklists. The platform consolidates multiple income streams and compliance tasks into one clear view, making scaling an HMO portfolio manageable, compliant, and highly efficient.

The Accidental or First-Time Landlord

New landlords can feel overwhelmed by legal responsibilities. August acts as a guiding mentor, providing clear, step-by-step checklists for every compliance task and sending proactive reminders for critical dates. It automates rent tracking and tenant communication, providing a professional, structured system that builds confidence and prevents costly beginner mistakes from day one.

The Portfolio Landlord Seeking Efficiency

Landlords with multiple buy-to-let properties can eliminate administrative chaos. August provides a single dashboard for the entire portfolio, automating rent collection visibility, centralising all documents, and streamlining maintenance workflows across all properties. This consolidation saves hours every week, unlocking time for strategic growth or personal freedom.

Preparing for Making Tax Digital (MTD)

With HMRC's Making Tax Digital for income tax on the horizon, August positions landlords ahead of the curve. By automatically tracking all rental income and expenses through bank integration, it generates the accurate, quarterly digital records required for MTD-compliant software, transforming a future regulatory burden into a seamless, automated process.

Is August secure for connecting my bank account?

Absolutely. Security is paramount. August uses open banking via Plaid Financial Ltd., a technology regulated by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This means you securely connect your bank through your own banking app or portal—August never sees or stores your login credentials. We employ strong encryption and operate under strict GDPR guidelines, ensuring your financial data remains private and secure.

Do my tenants need to pay to use the app?

No, the tenant app is completely free. We believe smooth landlord-tenant relationships benefit everyone. Tenants can use the app to pay rent securely, report maintenance issues, access important documents like their tenancy agreement, and receive communications, all at no cost to them.

How does the compliance checklist work?

August’s compliance system is pre-loaded with UK-specific legal requirements for landlords. When you add a property or tenancy, it generates a tailored checklist of necessary tasks (e.g., obtain a Gas Safety Certificate). It then tracks the expiry dates of uploaded documents and sends you automated, proactive reminders via the app and SMS well in advance, guiding you through each step to renew on time.

Can I use August on my desktop as well as my phone?

Yes. August is a mobile-first platform and the #1 landlord app in the UK, but it is now fully supported by a comprehensive web desktop version. This allows you to manage your portfolio with the same powerful features on any device, giving you the flexibility to work how and where you prefer.

August offers simple, transparent pricing tiers to suit different portfolio sizes and needs. All plans include a 30-day free trial. Tenants use the app for free.

Growth - £8.99 per month (billed monthly)
Ideal for landlords starting out or with smaller portfolios. Includes unlimited properties with up to 6 tenancies, 40 documents storage, unlimited compliance tasks with guidance, and SMS reminders.

Portfolio - £14.99 per month (billed monthly)
Designed for growing portfolios. Includes everything in Growth, plus unlimited tenancies, unlimited document storage, HMO support with room-level management, and smart tenancy setup with automatic document scanning.

Portfolio Plus - £29.99 per month (billed annually)
The ultimate package for professional portfolio owners. Includes everything in Portfolio, plus a dedicated account manager, custom integration capabilities with your existing systems, and enhanced onboarding support.