August

About August

August is the UK's leading property management software, designed specifically for self-managing landlords and HMO property owners. The platform tackles the core challenges of modern property management: staying compliant, collecting rent on time, and maintaining clear communication with tenants, all while saving valuable time. It provides a calm, centralised hub for your entire portfolio, replacing spreadsheets, calendar reminders, and filing cabinets with intelligent automation. August brings together essential tools like automated rent tracking via secure open banking, guided compliance checklists for EPCs, Gas Safety, and EICRs, maintenance request management, and document storage. Tenants benefit from a free companion app for reporting issues, paying rent, and accessing documents, fostering a better landlord-tenant relationship. With its mobile-first design, UK-based support, and frequent updates, August empowers landlords to manage their properties confidently, avoid costly fines, and reclaim their time.

Features of August

Automated Rent Tracking & Open Banking

August eliminates manual rent chasing and spreadsheet updates. By securely integrating with your bank account via Open Banking (powered by Plaid, an FCA-regulated entity), it automatically matches incoming payments to specific tenancies. You get a real-time dashboard showing who has paid, what's due, and what's late, with instant notifications the moment rent lands. This provides complete financial visibility without ever storing your banking login credentials.

Guided Compliance Checklists & Alerts

Navigating the complex web of UK landlord regulations is a major stress point. August solves this with built-in, step-by-step checklists for all critical compliance tasks like Gas Safety certificates, EPCs, EICRs, and licensing. The system proactively sends you smart reminders before certificates expire or renewals are due, helping you avoid fines that can reach thousands of pounds, and turning compliance from a headache into a simple, managed process.

Integrated Maintenance Management

Coordinating repairs is time-consuming and messy. August streamlines this with a dedicated system where tenants can report issues directly through their free app, attaching photos and details. You receive, triage, and log all requests in one place, communicate updates to tenants, and track the history of work done on each property. This creates an organised, auditable trail and improves tenant satisfaction.

AI Property Assistant & Portfolio Insights

Get instant answers about your portfolio without digging through files. August's AI property assistant can answer questions like "When does the gas certificate for 123 High Street expire?" or "What's the total rent collected this quarter?". Combined with a clear property dashboard, it transforms scattered data into actionable insights, giving you a comprehensive, spreadsheet-free overview of your investment performance and obligations.

Use Cases of August

The Accidental Landlord with a Growing Portfolio

You started with one rental but now have several properties. Juggling different tenancy dates, safety certificates, and rent payments across multiple spreadsheets is becoming unmanageable and risky. August provides a single, simple system to onboard all properties, automatically track all financials, and send you proactive alerts for every compliance deadline, giving you the confidence and organisation to scale smoothly.

The HMO Property Owner

Managing a House in Multiple Occupation involves complex regulations, room-level rent tracking, and higher compliance demands. August supports HMO management with features for assigning tenants to specific rooms, tracking individual rent payments, and managing the enhanced licensing and safety requirements, all from one platform designed to handle this specific property type's complexities.

The Landlord Focused on Tenant Experience

You want to be a responsive, professional landlord to retain good tenants and reduce vacancy periods. August facilitates this by providing tenants with a free, professional app to pay rent, report maintenance, and access documents. This transparent and efficient communication channel reduces friction, speeds up repair cycles, and builds a more positive, modern landlord-tenant relationship.

The Busy Professional Landlord

Your property portfolio is a significant investment, but you have a full-time job or other commitments. Manually logging payments and setting calendar reminders for inspections is inefficient. August automates the administrative burden, with bank feeds tracking income automatically and AI-driven reminders keeping you ahead of tasks, saving you hours every week and allowing you to manage your portfolio on the go.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my financial data secure with August's Open Banking?

Yes. Security and privacy are foundational to August. It uses Open Banking via Plaid Financial Ltd., which is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This means August never sees or stores your online banking username or password. You grant a secure, read-only connection to your bank, allowing August to see transaction data without having access to your login credentials or the ability to move money.

What happens if I have a problem or need help?

August provides UK-based customer support to assist you with any questions or issues. The platform is built to be intuitive, but dedicated help is available. Furthermore, higher-tier plans like "Portfolio Plus" include a dedicated account manager for personalised support and guidance.

Do my tenants have to pay to use the app?

No, the tenant app is completely free for your tenants to download and use. They can use it to report maintenance issues, pay rent securely, receive updates, and access their tenancy documents. This removes barriers to adoption and ensures smooth communication.

Can August help me with compliance for all my different property types?

Yes. August is built for a range of UK rental properties, including standard Buy-to-Lets (BTLs), Student Housing, and HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation). Its guided checklists and alert system are tailored to cover the specific compliance requirements for each property type, from EPCs for a flat to HMO licensing and room-specific safety checks.

Pricing of August

August offers straightforward, tiered pricing with a 30-day free trial for all plans. Tenants use the app for free.

Growth (£8.99/month, billed monthly): Ideal for landlords starting out. Includes unlimited properties with up to 6 total tenancies, 40 documents storage, unlimited compliance tasks, and SMS reminders.

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

Portfolio Plus (£29.99/month, billed annually): For professional portfolios. Includes everything in Portfolio, plus a dedicated account manager and custom integration capabilities.