August is a UK property management software app for self-managing landlords and HMO operators that tracks rent automatically, keeps compliance tasks on schedule, and prepares HMRC-ready financial records.
What is August?
August is UK property management software for self-managing landlords and HMO operators. It connects to your bank via Open Banking through FCA-authorised Plaid Financial Ltd to match incoming rent payments to the correct tenancy automatically, tracks income and expenses in HMRC-recognised categories, and runs step-by-step compliance checklists for gas safety, EPC, EICR, deposits, Right to Rent, and smoke/CO alarms. The platform runs on a web app at web.augustapp.com, a native iPhone app, and a basic Android app, with data synced across devices. August is built in the UK and is HMRC-recognised for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
Key Features
- Automatic rent tracking — Connect a bank account via Open Banking; August reads incoming transactions and assigns them to the right tenancy, flagging late or partial payments automatically. You can override any match with one tap.
- HMRC-recognised MTD readiness — Income and expenses are categorised in HMRC-aligned categories from day one, and you can generate financial reports, filter by financial year or quarter, export to Excel or CSV, and submit quarterly updates to HMRC directly from the web app.
- Compliance checklist — Each property and tenancy gets a task tracker covering gas safety certificates, EPC, EICR, deposit protection, prescribed information, Right to Rent, and smoke/CO alarms, with clear explanations and links to government resources.
- Smart reminders — Upload a lease, gas safety certificate, or insurance policy; August scans it, extracts key dates, and suggests compliance reminders. Approve, reject, or edit each suggestion, and receive notifications via push, email, or SMS.
- AI Property Assistant — Ask questions about your portfolio in plain language, and August Intelligence answers using the data from your properties.
- Property Insights — EPC ratings, property valuations, and council tax bands are pulled in automatically for each property.
- Maintenance Reporting — Tenants report issues directly in the tenant app; landlords track, assign, and resolve them without lost emails.
- Tenant App — A free portal for tenants to pay rent via Open Banking, report maintenance issues, and access documents.
Who is it for?
- Self-managing landlords with one or more buy-to-let properties use August to track rent, log expenses, and stay compliant without a letting agent.
- HMO operators manage multi-tenancy at room level, track rent per tenant separately, and run HMO-specific checklists covering licensing, fire safety, and communal obligations.
- Landlords preparing for MTD starting April 2026 use the HMRC-recognised categories and quarterly submission to avoid manual bookkeeping.
What can you do with August?
- Track rent automatically: Link your bank via Open Banking and let August match every rent payment to the right tenancy, with confidence scores and one-tap overrides.
- Get ready for Making Tax Digital: Use the financial reports, HMRC categories, and direct submission to meet the requirements for landlords earning over £50,000.
- Stay on top of compliance: Let the step-by-step checklists and document-scanning reminders keep certificates and safety checks from expiring unnoticed.
- Manage maintenance from one place: Tenants report issues in the app, and you track, assign, and resolve them with no lost emails.
How does August work?
Most landlords are set up in under five minutes: add your property and tenancy details, connect your bank account via Open Banking, and August starts matching rent payments automatically. The smart tenancy setup scans documents and auto-fills key details. August never sees or stores your bank login credentials. Reminders are triggered by document expiry dates or compliance tasks, and you can manage everything from the iOS app, Android app, or web dashboard.
Pricing
August offers four plans. Free is £0 for up to two tenancies and one bank account, including rent tracking, expense tracking, compliance checklists, smart reminders, and document management. Growth is £89.99 per year for up to five tenancies and one bank account, adding MTD reporting. Portfolio is £149.99 per year for up to 20 tenancies and six bank accounts. Portfolio+ is £299.99 per year for unlimited tenancies and 20 bank accounts. All paid plans come with a 30-day free trial and a 14-day money-back guarantee.
FAQ
What is property management software?
Property management software helps landlords track rent, manage tenants, handle maintenance requests, store documents, and stay on top of compliance from one app instead of spreadsheets, bank apps, and email folders. August specifically connects to your bank via Open Banking to match rent payments automatically and includes a compliance checklist, expense tracking, and MTD reporting.
Is August free for tenants?
Yes. Tenants never pay to use August. The tenant app lets them pay rent directly, report maintenance issues, and access documents at no cost. Landlords invite tenants from within the app, and there are no fees for rent payments made via Open Banking.
Does August work for HMO landlords?
Yes. August supports HMO properties with multi-tenancy tracking at room level. You can add individual tenants per room, track rent for each tenant separately, and run HMO-specific compliance checklists covering licensing, fire safety, and communal area obligations. Property insights show council tax bands, EPC ratings, and estimated valuations for each HMO.
Is August ready for Making Tax Digital (MTD)?
Yes. August keeps rental income and expenses structured in HMRC-recognised categories from day one, and MTD reporting is available on Growth, Portfolio, and Portfolio+ plans. You can generate financial reports, filter by financial year or quarter, export to Excel or CSV, and submit quarterly updates to HMRC directly from the web app.
Does August send compliance reminders?
Yes. August sends certificate reminders for gas safety, EPC renewals, electrical checks, insurance, deposit deadlines, and custom dates. Reminders are triggered automatically based on document expiry dates or compliance tasks, and you choose push notification, email, or SMS. The AI assistant also suggests reminders when you upload a document.
