Best Property Management Software NZ: Compare by Job and Price
NZ rental software ranges from landlord record tools to full agency platforms. Compare each product's intended user, published price basis, supported workflows and any physical services you still need.
RentManager publishes separate monthly plans for DIY landlords and small property managers; compare the landlord plans at /pricing and the PM offer at pm.rentmanager.nz.
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There is no single best property management software for every New Zealand rental. A DIY landlord may want tenancy records, rent matching and compliance tasks; an agency may need trust accounting, owner statements, payments, integrations and staff workflows. Compare products by the jobs you need and verify price, region and service scope before switching.
This dated comparison uses vendor-published information. It is not a laboratory feature test or independent endorsement. A vendor page describes an advertised capability. Test your own required workflow, ask for a quote where pricing is not public, and confirm local currency, tax and availability.
Quick comparison
| Product | Main audience | Published price basis | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|---|
| RentManager NZ landlord | DIY landlords | $9 for 1 property, $19 for up to 5, $29 for up to 10 per month, including GST | CSV and supported Xero workflows; no direct CDR feed. Physical management remains yours to arrange. |
| RentManager NZ PM | Small property managers | $39 Starter for up to 15, $79 Standard for up to 50, $149 Standard+ for unlimited properties, monthly NZD including GST | Draft statements start on Starter; sending/finalising requires Standard; the owner portal is on Standard+. |
| myRent Management | DIY landlords wanting ongoing administration and optional letting services | $20 + GST for 1 property; $20 plus $9 per additional property for 2-9; capped at $95 + GST for 10+ | Hands-Free rent collection is an optional $15 + GST per property monthly. Connected bank feeds are a separate direct-to-owner path. |
| Keyhook | Property management businesses | Custom portfolio and feature quote; setup may depend on migration and training | Ask to see advertised AI, accounting, inspection, owner/tenant portal and mobile workflows in your proposed plan. |
| MRI Palace | Property management agencies | Request a current quote | Vendor lists trust accounting, owner and tenant functions, maintenance, inspections and invoice automation. Confirm package and integration costs. |
| PropertyMe NZ | Agencies, with a separate startup option | Basic $135, Standard $165, Advanced $195 per month per 100 properties, excluding GST, with a 200-property minimum at those rates. Basic startup up to 100 is $175 + GST monthly. | Check minimums, onboarding, SMS, payment and data-service fees. The page says displayed prices use Australian dollars and Australian GST; subscriptions for NZ businesses selecting the NZ region are charged in NZD. Confirm your selected region, currency and applicable tax. |
| Landlord Studio | Independent landlords focused on property finance workflows | GO is free for up to 3 units; page lists Pro at $12/month and Pro Plus at $28/month. Confirm currency and NZ eligibility. | Vendor advertises accounting, bank feeds and Xero on paid plans. Check NZ tax/reporting and tenancy tasks you need. |
| Renti | Agency applicant, viewing, agreement and move-in workflows | Request a demo and current commercial quote | Ask how its agency integrations connect to ongoing rent, maintenance and financial records. |
| Spreadsheet | Owners who prefer a system they maintain themselves | Software may be free or already included with another service | Review who checks formulas, updates due dates, controls access and prepares documents. |
Tools for landlords
RentManager NZ
RentManager landlord subscriptions are $9 per month for one property, $19 for up to five and $29 for up to ten, including GST, on the current pricing page. The product groups rent records, tenancy documents, reminders, inspections, maintenance history and compliance information. It supports CSV + supported Xero feeds; Direct NZ Open Banking/CDR bank feeds are not available to RentManager users. Feature and provider eligibility conditions apply.
This is the founder's product, so these statements are not an independent review. Compare the actual jobs it supports with any letting, onsite attendance, emergency cover or tenant contact you still need. See the self-management fit guide and handover guide.
myRent Management
myRent combines ongoing tenancy administration with separate tenant-finding services. Its published management schedule is $20 + GST for one property, $20 plus $9 per additional property for two to nine, and $95 + GST capped pricing from ten. Optional Hands-Free rent collection is another $15 + GST per property monthly; the vendor also lists connected bank feeds as a direct-to-owner option. Compare the pricing page and rent collection options. For a side-by-side view of RentManager's plans and workflows, see the myRent and RentManager comparison. Tenant finding, listing distribution and handled rent may be useful enough to keep even if you choose another record-management tool.
Landlord Studio
Landlord Studio lists a free GO plan for up to three units and paid plans that advertise accounting, bank feeds, Xero and reporting. The reviewed page does not clearly label its displayed dollar currency, so confirm currency and regional availability before comparing costs. Check that its reports and tenancy workflows meet your New Zealand needs. See current plans.
Tools for agencies
Keyhook
Keyhook markets an agency platform covering listings, screening, inspections, maintenance, financials, owner, tenant and supplier portals, and mobile apps. It also advertises AI-assisted invoice and workflow features. Its public pricing page says the quote is tailored to portfolio and features; setup may depend on migration and training. Ask for written pricing and a demonstration of how AI output is reviewed, which capabilities are included, and how data and integrations can be exported. See Keyhook and its pricing details.
RentManager has a separate PM product with different plans and capabilities from landlord subscriptions. PM Starter is $39 monthly for up to 15 properties and supports draft statements; Standard is $79 for up to 50 and adds sending and finalising statements; Standard+ is $149 for unlimited properties and adds the owner portal. Prices are NZD including GST; annual billing costs the same as ten monthly payments. Custom domains are marked coming soon. Compare the current gates on the PM plan page. These tiers are not interchangeable, and none is the $19 landlord subscription. For the landlord product overview, see RentManager NZ property management software or open the interactive demo.
MRI Palace
MRI's NZ Palace page describes agency workflows for trust accounting, bank matching, owner and tenant portals, inspections, maintenance, arrears and invoice automation, as well as training and support. The reviewed feature page does not publish a price. Ask for a quote covering your portfolio, modules, integrations and onboarding. See MRI Palace features.
PropertyMe
PropertyMe's NZ pricing page lists Basic, Standard and Advanced per 100 properties, with a 200-property minimum at those rates, and a separate Basic startup package for up to 100 properties. It lists trust accounting, owner and tenant portals and payments at the lower tier, then inspections, automation, bank feeds and Xero at higher tiers. Onboarding, SMS and data services may add cost. Do not apply its headline per-100 rate to a small rent roll without accounting for the minimum and startup option. See current NZ pricing.
Renti
Renti's property-manager feature page describes enquiries and viewings, applications and checks, tenancy agreements and changes, Power BI reporting, and tenant move-in utility assistance. Ask for a current agency quote and confirm how connected systems handle ongoing rent, maintenance and financial records. See Renti features.
How to choose
- List recurring jobs: rent matching, inspections, repairs, agreements, compliance, accounting and owner statements.
- Separate software functions from services a person performs, such as showing a home, visiting a property or meeting a contractor.
- Compare total cost using the same property count, currency, GST basis, billing term, onboarding and optional services.
- Test the workflow in your region and plan. Vendor marketing is a claim to verify, not proof of your own result.
- Ask for export examples and complete a staged handover before ending the previous service.
If you are deciding between a manager and software, start with the balanced property management cost guide. Landlords can review RentManager landlord plans; small agencies should use the separate PM product page. Competitor prices and features change. The linked pages were checked 1 October 2026; revisit them before purchase.
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Written from my own experience running rentals in New Zealand. It is general information to help you understand your options, not legal, tax, or financial advice, and RentManager is not your lawyer or accountant. Rules change and every tenancy is different - check your own situation with Tenancy Services, the IRD, or a professional before you act on it.