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Whether you’re active in the hotel, vacation rental or serviced apartments industry, you know how challenging it can be to keep track of all the details that go into managing properties, from rent payments to maintenance requests and  tenant communications.

That’s where property management systems come in. These software solutions are designed to streamline and automate many of the tasks that come with managing properties, making your job easier and more efficient. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the best property management systems out there.

Whether you’re just getting started in the property management field or you’re a seasoned pro looking to optimise your operations, we hope you’ll find valuable insights and information here.

res:harmonics

– Our pick for larger Serviced Apartment chains

We’ll kick off with one the most popular property management systems out there. res:harmonics provides the essential tools for property managers to maximise profit from a distributed portfolio across long and short-stay residential properties.

Consolidating all systems and services into one efficient easy-to-use platform, res:harmonics automates high-performance operations and service delivery, whilst managing multiple activities across a portfolio to reduce admin time and costs, and deliver an excellent resident experience.

res:harmonics has developed its technology specifically for the serviced apartments sector, with a team of serviced apartment professionals that understands the needs of the modern provider. Their a property management system also comes with 7 years of experience, while their customer service helps businesses with system integration, advice and support every step of the way.

Pros:

  • Excellent customer service
  • wide range of features
  • easy integrable with other systems
  • easy to use.

Learn more on their website: https://www.resharmonics.com/

See our work with res:harmonics: https://websiteforbookings.com/portfolio/roomspace/ 

See what other people think: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1012345/resharmonics

Busy Rooms

– Our pick for independent hotel chains –

Busy Rooms is a global software company that provides the hospitality sector with unique revenue and distribution management solutions. Their cloud-based technology was founded in 2012 and helps hotels, resorts and vacation rentals to optimise distribution and streamline operations, considerably increasing their income as a result.

The company places a heavy emphasis on technology, offering cutting-edge solutions to clients to help them stay ahead of the competition. Their portfolio includes channel manager, a booking engine, a property management system and a revenue management system. With such a variety under their sleeve, Busy Rooms is able to provide flexible, easy-to-use services to accommodation providers around the world, offering an adaptable range of features for whatever t Busy Rooms is headquartered in Germany and has operations in the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates.

Pros:

  • Adaptable & integrable
  • Customisable & brandable
  • Easy to use
  • Focus on technology.

Learn more on their website: https://www.busy-rooms.com/en

See what other people think: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/171416/busy-rooms-central-reservations-system

Guesty

– Our pick for vacation rentals

Guesty is a property management software company that provides a cloud-based platform for short-term rental management, specifically vacation rentals. Founded in 2013, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools for property managers and owners to streamline their operations and maximize their revenue.

Guesty’s platform includes features such as a channel manager, a booking engine, a property management system and a mobile app for on-the-go management. The company’s software is designed to simplify the management of short-term rentals, allowing you to  manage reservations and payments, or automate communication with guests.

Guesty serves clients worldwide, from individual property owners to large property management companies, and has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Pros:

  • Integration with all the top online travel agencies
  • wide range of features
  • great customer support
  • innovation driven
  • easy to use.

Learn more on their website: https://www.guesty.com/

See what other people think: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/guesty.com

Kigo

– Runner up for vacation rentals

Kigo is a vacation rental management software firm that offers a cloud-based platform for managing short-term rentals. Founded in 2010, the company provides a variety of solutions for property managers and owners to automate and optimise their operations.

Users can make use of the extensive services Kigo offers, including a channel manager, a booking engine, a property management system and a revenue management tool The company’s software is intended to assist property managers in increasing bookings by lowering operational expenses and streamlining their booking process,  improving their overall guest experience.

Kigo has locations in the United States, Europe and Australia, with services clients including property managers, travel agencies and vacation rental owners using this system around the world!

Pros:

  • Allows API connections
  • user-friendly
  • regularly updated
  • wide range of features
  • 24/7 customer support.

Learn more on their website: https://www.kigo.net/

See what other people think: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1036729/kigo

Tokeet

– Our pick for Distributed Serviced Apartment operators (apartments not in blocks) –

Tokeet is a company that provides a cloud-based software platform for managing short-term vacation rentals. Established in 2016, the company’s platform comprises features for handling reservations, bookings, payments and communication with guests more efficiently. Tokeet’s channel manager connects with multiple booking channels like  Airbnb, Booking.com and HomeAway, and includes a guest management system and customizable website builder.

The company’s software is designed to automate repetitive tasks and store real-time data about guest needs and experiences  on the database. This allows property managers to make informed decisions about the services they provide, as well as reducing the response times for guest queries. Tokeet serves a global client base, from individual vacation rental owners to property management firms.

Pro’s:

  • Ergonomic and intuitive design
  • Friendly and helpful staff
  • Claimed by customers to be ‘the best value for money’.

Learn more on their website: https://www.tokeet.com/?ref=owe5mdm

See what other people think: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tokeet.com

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