Trusted by residential estates across Africa

Smart Property & Facility Management
for Modern Estates

CautaReside is the all-in-one platform for property and facility managers — unit, owner and rental management, billing, parking, maintenance, visitors and more, so your estate runs smoothly.

20+ Integrated Modules
24/7 Automated Alerts
99.9% Uptime SLA

Plug into the tools your estate already uses

More integrations on the roadmap — Xero, Sage. Tell us which one matters most.

Everything your estate needs,
in one platform

Replace scattered spreadsheets, group chats, and manual processes with a unified system that keeps everyone informed.

Cloud, On-Premise & Mobile

Deploy in the cloud or on-premise at your facility. Access everything from a Progressive Web App that installs to iOS + Android home screens — no store download required.

Works Offline

Your estate keeps running even without internet.

Smart Notifications

Automated alerts via email, SMS and push. Permit expiry warnings, overdue bills, SLA escalations — all automatic.

Role-Based Access

Managers, guards, technicians, receptionists and residents each see only what they need.

Real-Time Analytics

Dashboard with live occupancy, revenue tracking, accounts receivable aging reports, budget versus actual variance, and exportable data.

In-App Messaging

Direct resident-to-management messaging with conversation threads, push notifications, and full audit trail.

White-Label Branding

Customise the theme, accent colour, logo, and platform name per facility — make CautaReside look and feel like your own solution.

Bank-Grade Security

Your residents' data is protected to the standards financial institutions rely on, with a full record of activity.

AI-Powered Insights

Built-in AI assistant for facility managers. Query live data across all modules using natural language — "which permits expire this week?"

Built for what
you've outgrown

If you're running an estate on group chats and spreadsheets — or paying for a generic property tool — you'll feel the difference within a week.

📱 The DIY stack
WhatsApp groups + spreadsheets + screenshots
🏢 Generic property software
Built for landlords elsewhere, retrofitted to African estates
✨ CautaReside
Built ground-up for residential estates
Resident communication
Group chats: every message reaches everyone, important notices buried in scroll
~ Bulk email or SMS, no targeting by unit / role / outstanding balance
Threaded conversations, targeted broadcasts, multi-channel (push, SMS, email, Telegram)
Visitor & permit tracking
Paper logbook at the gate, illegible after 6 months, no audit trail
~ Generic visitor app, no permit system, no integration with parking
Pre-registered passes, QR check-in, vehicle permits, full audit trail per visit
Billing & payments
Spreadsheets, manual reconciliation, payment screenshots over WhatsApp
~ Generic invoicing, no MoMo, manual gateway hookup, no accounting sync
Mobile-money and card gateways built-in, payments matched automatically, accounting sync
Maintenance & vendor coordination
Tickets lost in WhatsApp scroll, no SLA, no proof-of-completion
~ Generic helpdesk, no estate-specific workflows (artisan rosters, vendor portal)
SLA tracking, photo evidence, artisan assignment, vendor portal, escalation alerts
Compliance & audit trail
Screenshots + memory; impossible to prove who did what 12 months ago
~ Limited audit logs, no role-based access for committee oversight
Every action logged + queryable, role-based access, HOA committee read-only mode
Setup time & cost
~ Free, but every dispute / lost record / gate incident costs hours of management time
Months of customisation, enterprise pricing, still doesn't fit the local context
Days to live, pay for the modules you use, on-prem or cloud, mobile-first

Pick the modules you need,
pay for what you use

CautaReside is modular by design. Enable only what your estate requires and add more as you grow.

Operations & Maintenance 6 modules

Maintenance

Assets

Generators

Housekeeping

Artisans

Workflows

Access & Security 4 modules

CautaPark

Visitor Management

Access Control

Compliance

Finance 3 modules

Billing & Payments

Payroll

Utilities

Residents & Community 5 modules

Amenities

Broadcasts & Comms

Community

Messaging

HOA Governance

Property & Growth 2 modules

Rentals

White-Label Branding

Up and running in days,
not months

1

Choose Your Modules

Select only the modules your estate needs. Start with one and add more anytime.

2

Configure Your Estate

Set up your facility, units, staff roles, notification channels, and payment gateways.

3

Onboard Your Team

Invite managers, guards, technicians, and residents. Each gets role-appropriate access.

4

Go Live

Your estate is connected. Permits, payments, maintenance requests — all flowing through one system.

Built for every type of facility

CautaReside adapts to the unique needs of residential and commercial properties across Africa and beyond.

Residential Estates

Gated communities, housing estates, and residential compounds with shared amenities, parking, and service charges.

Apartment Complexes

Multi-storey apartment buildings with unit management, visitor access control, and centralised billing.

Homeowner Associations

HOAs and property owner groups needing levy management, maintenance coordination, and transparent financial reporting.

Commercial Properties

Office parks, business centres, and mixed-use developments with tenant management, parking permits, and maintenance workflows.

Hospitality & Serviced Residences

Serviced apartments, co-living spaces, and hospitality venues requiring housekeeping, amenity booking, and guest management.

Property Management Firms

Management companies overseeing multiple facilities with centralised dashboards, cross-facility reporting, and multi-tenant billing.

Manage your estate
from your pocket

Residents pay bills, book amenities, and submit maintenance requests in seconds. Management approves visitors, scans QR passes at the gate, and answers tickets without opening a laptop. Same data as the web portal — synced live, works offline, install to your home screen in one tap.

  • Progressive Web App — install on iOS + Android home screens straight from the browser, no store download required
  • Offline-first: gate scans and ticket submissions keep working without a connection
  • Push notifications: visitor at gate, payment received, SLA breach, payment reminder
  • Same login, same data, same speed as the desktop portal
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Outstanding balance
GHS 1,240.00
Today
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Delivery from Jumia
Pre-registered · arrives 2:30 pm
Pool booking confirmed
Tomorrow · 4:00 — 5:00 pm
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Plumber assigned
Bathroom leak · ETA 1 hour

Simple, transparent pricing

Pay per unit, per month. No hidden fees. Scale up or down as your estate grows.

Starter

For small estates getting started

GHS /unit/month
  • Up to 6 modules
  • Mobile-ready PWA (install on iOS + Android home screens)
  • Email notifications
  • PDF reports
  • In-app messaging
  • 7-day free trial
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Enterprise

For large estates & facility groups

GHS /unit/month

Need more customisation? Contact our sales team.

Everything in Professional, plus:

  • 12 modules included
  • On-premise deployment (custom)
  • Offline-capable deployment (custom)
  • Dedicated support
  • Custom integrations (custom)
  • 7-day free trial
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All plans include a 7-day free trial. During the trial, up to 6 modules are available regardless of the selected plan; the full module set unlocks on the first paid billing cycle.

Prices shown are based on the prevailing daily USD selling exchange rate and may change without prior notice.

Built for African residential estates

CautaReside was born from a simple observation: property and facility managers across Africa are drowning in spreadsheets, group chats, and manual processes that don't scale. We set out to build the platform we wished existed — one that actually works in the conditions estates face every day.

From unreliable internet to multi-currency billing and messaging-first communication, every feature is engineered for the realities on the ground. Offline-capable, mobile-first, and modular by design — so your estate runs smoothly whether you manage 20 units or 2,000.

We believe great property and facility management shouldn't require enterprise budgets or IT teams. That's why CautaReside is simple enough for a single estate manager, yet powerful enough for multi-facility property groups.

CautaReside

/ˈkaʊ.tə.rɪˌzaɪd/ noun · verb
  1. 1.

    noun the all-in-one platform African residential estates and property managers use to run billing, leasing, security, communication, and maintenance from a single place. “Our estate moved to CautaReside and finally retired the spreadsheets.”

  2. 2.

    verb to watch over a community of residents with order, calm, and full visibility — whatever the connectivity. “They CautaReside 2,000 units without breaking a sweat.”

Origin — from Latin cauta (watchful, guarded; from cavēre, to safeguard) + reside (to dwell, to make home): to watch over the place where people make their home.

Offline-Ready Works without internet. Syncs automatically when connectivity returns.
Audit-Ready Full audit trail of every action, with export to CSV or PDF on demand.
Mobile-First PWA with native app feel. QR scanning, push notifications, and tap-friendly on any device.
Modular Pick only the modules you need. Start with 6, scale to 20+. Pay for what you use.

Ready to modernise
your estate?

Request a personalised demo and see how CautaReside can transform your facility management. Our team will walk you through the platform and help you pick the right modules.

Pick a date + time and we'll confirm it in your booking email. If the slot picked isn't available, our team will reach out to schedule at a convenient time.