HiPG vs Generic rent-collection apps
Rent apps track rent. PGs need more than rent.
Generic landlord tools treat a property as one unit with one tenant. A PG has dozens of beds, meals, visitors, leaves and shared utilities.
Side by side
Unit model
One property, one tenant, one rent.
Property, rooms, beds, each with its own rent and occupant.
Shared utilities
Not handled; manual split.
Meter readings and utility bill splitting across occupants.
Meals
Not supported.
Per-property weekly menu with meal timings.
Visitors & leave
Not supported.
Visitor log and leave requests built in.
KYC
Basic or none.
Per-tenant document locker with status.
Lead generation
Not included.
Public storefront and enquiry pipeline.
When Generic rent-collection apps is enough
If you rent whole flats to single families, a generic rent app can be enough.
How to switch
- Create your property and beds
- Add tenants against beds
- Turn on the tenant portal
- Switch reminders over
Frequently asked questions
Do I lose my payment history?
Keep exports from your old tool for records. HiPG starts tracking from the day you onboard tenants.
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