Run your student lets more efficiently at scale

Automate the rental payment workflows that keep your student properties moving.

Managing student properties means handling lots of rent payments, often on term schedules and with guarantors. PayProp automates financial workflows, reduces admin, and gives your team clear oversight. It’s trusted by specialist agencies and student housing operators needing reliable, tailored solutions.

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PayProp dashboard showing portfolio growth, tenants in arrears, commissions and contractors paid.

Manage rent at scale

Student housing is complex. Your software shouldn't be.

One property can have several tenants, different payment dates, rent schedules, and multiple guarantors. PayProp matches rent, updates arrears, and flags issues, making it ideal for agencies managing complex student lets. Whether managing hundreds or thousands of payments, your team has a clear view of what has been paid and what needs action.

Automated rent matching 

Incoming payments are matched to the right tenant and property.

Flexible rent schedules 

Manage weekly, monthly, termly and custom payment schedules.

Clear arrears visibility

See what is overdue and what needs to follow up.

The payment workflows student portfolios actually need

Automated rent reconciliation

PayProp identifies incoming rent as it clears and matches it to the correct tenant and property. Anything needing attention is flagged to your team, while commissions are calculated and outgoing payments prepared for approval.

Live arrears dashboard

See outstanding rent across your portfolio in real time. PayProp keeps arrears updated and sends automated reminders so your team knows where to focus.

Professional tenant communications

PayProp automatically sends payment confirmations, receipts, and statements to your students. Students get a smooth rental experience, and you get fewer calls and all communications safely stored.

Make the payment experience easier for students

Students expect a smooth digital-first experience. PayProp automates communications your team would otherwise send manually.

Payment confirmations and receipts sent automatically

Tenant portal shows payment history and balances

Automated reminders help keep payments on track

Landlord enjoying the portfolio growth and the commission.

Keep client money protected and clearly accounted for

PayProp helps your team keep client funds separate and every transaction accounted for. Client accounts are ring-fenced with NatWest, and PayProp gives you a clear record of all money moving across your portfolio.

Client funds kept separate from your business funds

Every transaction is recorded and traceable

Clear records give your team greater visibility and control

how it works

Live in weeks, not quarters.

Get your team live quickly, cut manual payment admin and create more room to manage new instructions.

Connect your new NatWest bank account

Connect your NatWest bank account

PayProp links your client account directly to the platform for easy payments.

Import your portfolio

Landlords and tenancies are migrated to PayProp, ready to scale.

Automate everything

Automate repetitive work

Rent is matched automatically, statements go out on schedule, and landlords get paid the same day.

What the numbers actually say

Most Directors think they are losing hours to accounts admin. They are actually losing days. PayProp gives you that time back.

3-5 Days

Reclaimed every month

Month-end processing that used to consume most of a working week - including Saturdays - now takes a couple of clicks.

John Prest Property Management • 500 Properties

How does it work?

10 min

Daily reconciliation time

Haymills went from hours of manual matching everyday to 10 minutes per session - whilst doubling their portfolio to 600+ properties.

Haymills • North West London • 600+ Properties

99%

Of landlords paid same-day

Previously 2-5 days after rent was received. Haymills now pays the majority of landlords on the same day rent comes in.

Haymills • North West London • 600+ Properties

42%

Portfolio growth in 12-months

42% porfolio growth in 12 months. Same team. Less admin. More time to win business.

Owner • Shanta Residential • 200+ Properties

Frequently asked questions for student housing

Can PayProp send reminders before rent is due, not just after it's late?

Yes. PayProp allows you to configure pre-due-date reminders and post-due-date escalations. You can set up a full reminder sequence that runs automatically, with no manual intervention.

Does PayProp integrate with my existing property management software?

Yes, PayProp works alongside your existing property management software. While your PMS manages leases and operations, PayProp handles automated rent collection, real-time reconciliation, and instant payments. This integration streamlines your financial processes without replacing your current system.

Does PayProp support non-standard payment dates?

Yes, PayProp lets you set any payment schedule, including non-standard dates, to fit your needs. The platform is built to accommodate the payment patterns and guarantor requirements that define student housing.

How does PayProp help if I need to pursue a student tenant for unpaid rent?

PayProp maintains a complete, unalterable record of every payment, reminder and communication. This audit trail provides the evidence needed to support possession proceedings or guarantor claims.

Protect your student portfolio's cash flow

Book a demo and see how PayProp keeps student rent payments on track.