August vs OurSharedPlace

Automated Rent Tracking

Wave goodbye to manual spreadsheets and confusing bank statements! August syncs securely with your bank account using open banking technology to track every payment automatically. It matches incoming rent to the correct tenancy, shows you instantly who's paid, what's due, and what's late, and even notifies you the moment rent lands! This gives you crystal-clear, real-time financial visibility without any tedious manual data entry, putting you firmly in control of your cash flow.

Built-In Compliance Checklist & Alerts

Stay safe and avoid devastating fines with August's guided compliance system! The platform provides simple, step-by-step checklists for all your legal obligations, from Gas Safety Certificates (CP12) and EICRs to EPCs and license renewals. It doesn't just list tasks; it proactively tracks expiry dates and sends you smart reminders well in advance. This built-in guidance is invaluable for both new and experienced landlords, ensuring nothing ever slips through the cracks.

Smart Maintenance & Tenant Hub

Streamline communication and keep your properties in top shape! Tenants can report issues instantly for free using the companion app, attaching photos and details directly to your August dashboard. You can then log, assign, and track the progress of every maintenance job from start to finish. This professional system keeps tenants happy, ensures repairs are handled promptly, and creates a perfect audit trail for all property works.

Centralised Document & Portfolio Insights

Ditch the filing cabinets and scattered digital files! August provides a secure, cloud-based vault to store and organize all your crucial property documents - tenancy agreements, certificates, inspection reports, and more - with easy sharing capabilities. Plus, the Property Insights dashboard gives you an instant, visual overview of your entire portfolio's performance and key data, replacing confusing spreadsheets with clear, actionable intelligence at a glance.

Booking Calendar

Coordinate property usage with a powerful, shared calendar designed for fairness and clarity! Set approval rules and member quotas to ensure everyone gets their fair share of time. The best part? You can export your calendar via iCal to sync with Airbnb, VRBO, Google Calendar, and Apple Calendar, automatically blocking dates to prevent disastrous double-bookings! See who has booked when at a glance and get automatic notifications for any changes. It's the peace of mind you've been dreaming of!

Financial Tracking

End the confusion about shared expenses and rental income forever! Our financial tracking tool lets you log costs, see who paid for what, and instantly view who owes money at a glance. We even provide automatic settlement suggestions to minimize the number of transactions between co-owners. For a fresh start each year, use the one-click reset feature for annual cleanups. Finally, financial transparency that keeps friendships and family harmony intact!

Property Blog & To-Do List

Keep everyone in the loop and your property in top shape with our integrated blog and task manager! Share updates, post maintenance notes, and broadcast property news with full visibility controls. Create recurring tasks for regular upkeep on your perfect schedule. The private blog supports images and videos, making it easy to create visual how-to guides for anything from lighting the fireplace to resetting the Wi-Fi!

Document Storage & Contact Directory

Centralize all your vital information in one secure, easy-to-access location! Upload and organize important documents like contracts, appliance manuals, warranties, and receipts. Keep PDFs, Word docs, and spreadsheets at your fingertips. Plus, maintain a dedicated contact directory for plumbers, property managers, cleaners, and other local services. No more frantic searches through old emails—everything you need is right there!

Managing an HMO Portfolio

Running an HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) involves complex compliance and room-by-room management! August is built to handle this with features for tracking individual room rents, managing multiple tenancy agreements under one roof, and ensuring all HMO-specific licenses and safety standards are met. It turns the administrative burden of an HMO into a streamlined, efficient process, saving you countless hours.

Streamlining Rent Collection & Financial Oversight

For landlords tired of chasing payments and reconciling finances, August is a game-changer! The automated rent tracking provides immediate clarity on your income. Combined with expense logging features, it gives you a complete, organized financial picture that makes managing cash flow, preparing for tax season, and meeting the new Making Tax Digital requirements simpler than ever before.

Ensuring Full Legal Compliance

New landlords or those managing numerous properties can easily feel overwhelmed by ever-changing regulations! August acts as your personal compliance officer. Its checklists and automated alerts for certificate renewals, safety checks, and legal deadlines provide peace of mind, significantly reducing the risk of accidental oversights that could lead to heavy fines or invalid insurance.

Enhancing Tenant Relationships & Retention

Happy tenants stay longer! The free tenant app facilitates easy rent payments, quick maintenance reporting, and secure access to their documents like contracts and safety certificates. This professional, transparent communication improves the landlord-tenant relationship, reduces friction, and helps in retaining good, reliable tenants for the long term.

Coordinating a Large Family Cabin

Managing a cabin shared by multiple siblings and cousins can be a logistical nightmare! OurSharedPlace simplifies it all. Use the booking calendar with approval rules to fairly allocate summer weeks and holiday stays. Share photos of new renovations in the gallery, post instructions for the septic system on the blog, and track shared costs for firewood and landscaping. Keep the entire family connected and informed without a single group text argument!

Running a Friends' Ski Chalet Partnership

A group of friends owning a ski chalet together need professional tools to keep the partnership smooth. OurSharedPlace provides a discussion board for planning ski trips, a financial tracker to manage shared mortgage payments and utility bills, and a document hub for the rental agreement and insurance papers. Sync the calendar with VRBO for any rental periods to maximize income and avoid booking clashes!

Managing a Beach House Rental with Co-Owners

When you rent out your co-owned beach house, organization is key to profit and peace! Enable the optional calendar sync to automatically block booked dates on Airbnb and Booking.com, preventing double-booking disasters. Use the public booking page feature to create a beautiful mini-website for guest inquiries. Internally, track rental income and expenses clearly so every owner knows their share!

Preserving a Multi-Generational Family Retreat

Passing down a cherished family lake house requires clear communication and shared history. OurSharedPlace becomes the digital hearth for the family. Store historical documents and photos in the gallery. Use the blog to post family stories and updates for all generations. The to-do list ensures maintenance tasks are handled by different family members, preserving the property for years to come!

August is the ultimate property management sidekick, designed exclusively for self-managing landlords and HMO property owners across the UK! This all-in-one, mobile-first platform is your command centre for banishing stress and boosting efficiency in your property business. Imagine having every crucial task - from rent tracking and compliance to maintenance and document storage - in one calm, compliant, and incredibly intuitive app on your phone! August's genius lies in its powerful automation and step-by-step guidance. It connects directly to your bank via secure open banking to track payments automatically and sends you smart, proactive reminders for everything from rent due dates to expiring safety certificates. It even comes with a free tenant app that keeps everyone happy and informed! By turning complex legal obligations into simple, manageable checklists, August helps you avoid costly fines, save precious hours every week, and build a more profitable, organized, and truly stress-free portfolio. It's not just software; it's your trusted partner in property success!

Tired of the chaos that comes with co-owning a vacation home? Welcome to OurSharedPlace, the ultimate digital command center designed to transform shared property ownership from a chore into a joy! We're built for families and friends who co-own a getaway, whether it's a lakeside cabin, a beach house, or a ski chalet. Stop juggling endless group texts, lost emails, and confusing spreadsheets! OurSharedPlace brings every essential task—booking coordination, maintenance tracking, document storage, and financial management—into one beautifully organized, shared space. Imagine a private, professional hub that combines the best of a shared calendar, a communication platform, and a digital filing cabinet, all tailored specifically for co-owners. Our mission is simple: to eliminate the headaches of double-bookings, forgotten repairs, and expense confusion so you and your co-owners can spend less time coordinating and MUCH more time creating memories at your beloved shared getaway. It's ownership, simplified! We provide a complete digital solution where you can coordinate reservations, manage documents and contacts, and track shared finances effortlessly. Say goodbye to booking conflicts and confusion forever and start enjoying your property together!

Is August secure and how does it connect to my bank?

Absolutely! Security is paramount. August uses secure open banking technology, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) through its partnership with Plaid Financial Ltd. This means your bank login credentials are never shared with August; the connection is encrypted and read-only, solely for tracking transaction data. Your data is protected with strong encryption, and August is fully GDPR compliant.

Do my tenants have to pay to use the app?

No, not at all! The tenant companion app is completely free for your tenants to download and use. They can use it to pay rent, report maintenance issues, and view their important documents. This encourages adoption and makes communication seamless without any cost to them.

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

Yes! While August is proudly a mobile-first platform designed for management on the go, it is now fully supported by a web desktop version too! You can log in and manage your portfolio from any web browser, giving you the flexibility to work however and wherever you prefer.

What happens if I have more than 6 tenancies?

The entry-level "Growth" plan supports unlimited properties with up to 6 total tenancies. If you have a larger portfolio, you simply need to upgrade to the "Portfolio" plan, which offers unlimited tenancies with no caps, along with advanced features like HMO room-level management and unlimited document storage!

Who is OurSharedPlace for?

OurSharedPlace is specifically designed for groups of people who co-own a vacation property together! This includes families, groups of friends, or formal partnerships who share a second home like a cabin, beach house, condo, or ski chalet. If you're tired of managing bookings and expenses through messy emails and spreadsheets, this platform is for you!

How does the calendar sync prevent double-bookings?

It's magic, but it's real! OurSharedPlace generates a secure iCal feed for your property's master calendar. You can paste this link into external platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and your personal Google or Apple Calendar. These platforms then import your bookings and automatically block those dates, preventing anyone else from booking the same time. The sync updates every few hours, keeping everything current!

Is my property information secure and private?

Absolutely! Your OurSharedPlace site is a private hub accessible only to the members you invite. We use role-based permissions (Admins, Members, Guests) to control exactly what each person can see and do. Your documents, discussions, and financial details are never public or shared with other OurSharedPlace groups. Your data's security and privacy are our top priority!

What if we also rent our property to the public?

We've got you covered! We offer powerful optional features for rental situations. You can enable automatic calendar sync with major platforms like Airbnb and VRBO to prevent double-bookings. You can also create a beautiful public booking page—a mini-website with your photo gallery and a booking request form for guests. These features are off by default, so you only activate what you need!

August is a fantastic mobile-first property management app designed specifically for UK landlords! It automates rent tracking and compliance to save you serious time and money, putting everything you need right in your pocket. Landlords often explore other options for various reasons. Maybe they need a solution for a desktop computer, require different pricing plans, or are looking for specific features like integrated accounting. It's all about finding the perfect fit for your unique portfolio and workflow! When searching for your ideal property management tool, focus on what matters most to you. Key things to consider are robust automation for rent and compliance, a user-friendly platform that matches how you work, strong security for your financial data, and of course, transparent pricing that delivers clear value for your business!

OurSharedPlace is the ultimate digital command center designed to simplify co-owning a vacation home! It falls into the real estate tech category, specifically built to manage the unique challenges of shared property ownership. It's completely normal to explore your options! You might be looking for a different pricing model, need specific integrations with other tools, or require a platform that scales for a very large group. The key is finding the perfect fit for your co-ownership tribe. When choosing any solution, focus on what matters most to your group. Prioritize core features like a robust booking calendar, transparent expense tracking, and secure communication. The right platform should eliminate coordination headaches, not create new ones!