This page provides an independent overview of property management platforms commonly used by UK landlords. Information is based on publicly available product descriptions and may change over time — readers should verify features directly with each provider.
Best Property Management Software
for UK Landlords
An independent overview of the platforms UK landlords use to manage listings, tenants, compliance, maintenance and finances.
Monthly equivalent savings with BravoHomesUK
Illustrative estimate based on publicly available industry pricing. Actual savings vary. See comparison table below.
How UK Landlords Manage Their Properties
UK landlords use a range of platforms to manage listings, tenants, compliance and finances. Some tools specialise in one area; others aim to cover the full workflow. This page compares the most commonly used platforms so you can see what each covers.
Platform Overview
What each platform is primarily designed for
Feature Comparison
Based on publicly available feature listings from each platform (availability can vary by plan/tier)
| Feature | BravoHomesUK | Arthur Online | OpenRent | Goodlord | Landlord Vision | Hammock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property listings / tenant finding | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | — | — |
| Tenant management | ✔ | ✔ | Basic | ✔ | Basic | Basic |
| Compliance reminders (gas, EPC, EICR) | ✔ | ✔ | — | Partial | Partial | — |
| Maintenance coordination | ✔ | ✔ | — | Limited | — | — |
| Digital inventories | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | — | — |
| Finance / rent tracking | ✔ | ✔ | Basic | Partial | ✔ | ✔ |
| MTD / tax support | Partial | Partial | — | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tenant portal | ✔ | ✔ | Limited | ✔ | — | — |
| Vendor / contractor marketplace | ✔ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Document storage | ✔ | ✔ | Limited | ✔ | ✔ | Basic |
| Free plan available | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | ✔ | ✔ |
✔ = included | Partial/Basic/Limited = available with restrictions or selected tiers | — = not available based on publicly listed features. Verify directly with each provider.
How Each Platform Is Typically Used
Scope of each tool in a typical landlord workflow
BravoHomesUK
- List properties & find tenants
- Manage tenancies end-to-end
- Track compliance certificates
- Log and assign maintenance jobs
- Conduct digital inventories
- Monitor finances & rent payments
- Connect with vetted local contractors (higher tiers)
Arthur Online
- Manage tenancies and documents
- Track maintenance jobs
- Compliance certificate tracking
- Financial reporting
- Used by agents and self-managing landlords
OpenRent
- List on Rightmove & Zoopla
- Tenant referencing
- Tenancy agreement generation
- Limited ongoing management
Goodlord
- Lettings onboarding workflow
- Tenant referencing
- Tenancy agreements & signing
- Rent collection
- Primarily used by letting agents
Landlord Vision
- Income and expenditure tracking
- Tax reporting & self-assessment prep
- MTD-ready finance records
- Portfolio financial overview
Hammock
- Rent and expense logging
- MTD-ready reporting
- Bank feed and transaction categorisation focus
- Self-assessment support
Who Each Platform May Suit
Every landlord's situation is different. Here's a general guide based on each platform's typical use case.
BravoHomesUK
- Independent self-managing landlords
- Landlords wanting one platform for everything
- Those managing 1–50+ properties
- Landlords who want to find and manage tenants in one place
- Portfolio landlords needing compliance oversight
Arthur Online
- Letting agents managing multiple landlords
- Landlords with 10+ properties
- Those focused on maintenance workflow
- HMO and BTR operators
OpenRent
- Landlords primarily seeking new tenants
- Those comfortable using separate tools for management
- Single-property landlords
Goodlord
- Letting agencies running onboarding workflows
- Larger agencies with high tenancy volume
- Teams needing structured referencing processes
Landlord Vision
- Landlords focused primarily on finance and tax
- Those who use a separate tool for operations
- Self-assessment landlords wanting MTD-ready records
Hammock
- Landlords who want finance-first workflows and reporting
- Those who already use separate tools for maintenance and operations
- Owners focused on bookkeeping and tax visibility
Matching Software to Portfolio Size
How landlords typically choose tools based on the number of properties they manage
| Portfolio size | Common approach | Platforms often considered |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 properties | Simple tools, low overhead. Often a listing platform plus a spreadsheet or basic finance tracker. | OpenRent, BravoHomesUK (Free plan), Landlord Vision |
| 4–15 properties | More active management needed — compliance, maintenance logging and finance tracking become important. | BravoHomesUK, Arthur Online, Landlord Vision |
| 15–50 properties | Full workflow management. Tenancy oversight, compliance tracking, contractor coordination and financial reporting all matter. | BravoHomesUK, Arthur Online |
| 50+ properties / agencies | Multi-user, multi-landlord tools. Often involves agent-facing software alongside specialist finance tools. | Arthur Online, BravoHomesUK (Portfolio plan), Goodlord (agencies) |
One Platform for the Full Landlord Workflow
BravoHomesUK connects listings, tenants, compliance, maintenance, inventories, finance and contractors — so you don't need to piece tools together.
Platform-Specific Comparisons
See how BravoHomesUK compares directly to each platform
Comparison note: Feature and pricing information on this page is based on publicly available data and representative examples at the time of writing. Costs and features of third-party platforms may change — always verify directly with each provider. This page is intended to help landlords understand different approaches to property management and is not intended as a criticism of any company. All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.