Your rooms. Your income.
Your records, sorted.
Roomla gives small and independent landlords the rental tools and practical support normally associated with large commercial portfolios—without forcing you into expensive, inflexible 10–12% agency fees.
R450 Flat
Placement fee upon successful move-in
R79 / mo
Rent tracking & auditable monthly ledgers
100% Legal
Rental Housing Act & PIE Act aligned
Micro-Portfolio Advantage
Save over R17,000 annually per 5 units
Auditable records ready for bank funding
Target market architecture
Roomla delivers flexible, modular property services tailored specifically to your operational style.
Self-managers
Independent Landlords (1–3 Rooms)
Hands-on backyard room and cottage owners needing professional marketing, tenant screening, and legally compliant leases before handling day-to-day operations.
Distance owners
Remote & Accidental Landlords
Owners living away from their Gauteng rental assets who require dependable, end-to-end administration and scout oversight without surrendering 10–12% in agency fees.
Multi-unit investors
Portfolio Operators (4–30+ Units)
Township and cluster landlords looking to maximize net yields, eliminate manual paper ledgers, and monitor rent collections through consolidated dashboards.
Digital natives
Tech-Savvy Owners
Property investors who prioritize instant WhatsApp notifications, automated payment logs, and paperless e-signing over physical office visits and manual cash books.
Affordable charging structure & service tiers
Purpose-built for properties renting from R1,500 to R4,500/month, utilizing flat, transparent Rand fees that protect your rental yield.
Tenant-Find Only
Complete tenant screening, TPN credit vetting, and Section 5 compliant lease draft. Hands-on control handed back upon key handover.
once-off per successful move-in
Included Deliverables:
- Multi-channel listing on roomla.co.za & community hubs
- Inbound tenant screening & phone pre-vetting
- Identity check & National Credit Bureau report
- Plain-language, PIE Act-compliant lease draft
- Move-in deposit & first-month receipt documentation
- Hands-on control handed back upon key handover
Rent Collection
Automated monthly rent invoices, polite arrears follow-ups, and digital monthly financial statements for bank loans.
per unit / month (or 5%)
Included Deliverables:
- Includes all Tenant-Find features (discounted to R350 placement)
- Automated monthly rent invoice & SMS/WhatsApp reminders
- Multi-channel digital payment logging & reconciliation
- Proactive polite arrears follow-up on day 2, 5 & 7
- Digital monthly financial statement for bank loans
- Direct dispute facilitation & payment confirmation
Fully Managed
Complete peace-of-mind with a dedicated local Community Scout, routine repairs triage, and Rental Housing Tribunal support.
of collected rent (Min R150 / Max R350)
Included Deliverables:
- Includes Placement & Rent Collection tiers
- Dedicated local Community Scout assigned to property
- Scheduled move-in and exit photographic inspections
- Routine repairs triage & local artisan coordination
- Utility sub-meter management & token reconciliation
- Formal Rental Housing Tribunal dispute filing support
Multi-unit portfolio bundles
Landlords owning backyard clusters or rooming houses benefit from discounted portfolio packages. This preserves vital cash flow while equipping you with verifiable, auditable rent ledgers for bank loan applications.
Roomla Portfolio 5
R299 / month
Up to 5 units managed (just R59.80/unit)
Roomla Portfolio 10
R499 / month
Up to 10 units managed (just R49.90/unit)
Have More Than 10 Units?
We offer tailored enterprise mandates with dedicated on-site scout inspections across Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni.
Request Custom Portfolio MandateCalculate your net rental yield & agency savings
See how Roomla’s flat-fee portfolio micro-services protect your bottom line compared to conventional 10–12% letting agencies.
R 6 600
Across 3 rooms
R 299 / mo
Just R 100/unit
How landlord onboarding works
From first WhatsApp intake to verified rent hitting your account in 4 transparent stages.
Quick Property Intake
Share your room location, photos, and monthly rent target via WhatsApp or online intake form. No paperwork needed.
- Property address & room count
- Upload phone photos or videos
- Choose placement or collection tier
Start Your Onboarding
Fill in your details below or connect via WhatsApp for an instant property consultation.
Cost comparison: traditional agency vs. Roomla (R1,500/month room)
Traditional agencies price entry-level micro-units out of professional representation. See how Roomla’s low-margin digital model protects your yield:
| Service Component | Conventional Letting Agent | Roomla Micro-Model | Annual Landlord Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenant Placement Fee | 100% of 1st month rent (R1,500) or min R2,000 | R450 flat fee upon placement | Saves R1,050 to R1,550 |
| Monthly Management | 10% to 12% + VAT (min. R350/month) | R79 flat fee (Rent Collection) | Saves ~R3,252 / year |
| Tenant Credit & ID Check | R200 – R350 charged to landlord | R60 automated bureau check | Saves up to R290 |
| Lease Preparation Fee | R500 – R1,000 standard admin charge | Included in placement package | Saves R500 – R1,000 |
| Multi-Unit Portfolio (5 Rooms) | R1,750 – R2,500+ per month | R299 flat (Roomla Portfolio 5) | Saves R17,000+ / year |
Ready to list and manage your rooms professionally?
Our local Roomla Scouts are active across Germiston, Braamfontein, Pretoria Central, Soweto, and Kempton Park.