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Getting started

What is Propvara?

Propvara is property management software for Canadian landlords, property managers and tenants. It keeps rent, repairs, bills, mortgages and reports on one shared record, and shows each person exactly their part.

Who is it for?

Self-managing landlords, owners who use a property manager, independent managers, management companies, and their tenants, accountants and contractors. See Landlords, Property managers and Tenants.

How long does setup take?

Most landlords set up an ownership entity, a property and its units in under 20 minutes. If you have a rent roll in a spreadsheet, you can import it from CSV.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Propvara runs in any modern browser on a computer, tablet or phone. Native apps are on the roadmap.

Can I try it before paying?

Yes. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial.

Pricing & billing

How does per-unit pricing work?

You pay for the rental units in your account each month, with a plan minimum: $4 per unit ($29 minimum) on Landlord and $2.25 per unit ($199 minimum) on Manager. Tenants, accountants, contractors and co-owners are always free.

Is there a contract?

No. Monthly plans can be cancelled anytime. Annual plans get two months free.

What currency are prices in?

Canadian dollars. Applicable sales taxes (GST/HST/QST) are added at checkout.

What happens to my data if I cancel?

You can export your rent roll, statements and records before you leave. We keep your account read-only for 90 days, then delete it as described in our Privacy Policy.

Features

Can tenants pay rent online?

Not yet. Pre-authorized debit and card payments are coming soon. Today you can record cash, cheque and e-Transfer payments, Propvara keeps the ledger, and tenants get automatic reminders before rent is due.

Does Propvara handle rent subsidies?

Yes. Unit-based and tenant-based subsidy contracts, with agency and tenant portions that change over time. See Rent subsidies.

Does it work for Airbnb and Vrbo?

Yes. Calendars sync both ways, and Airbnb payouts import from the earnings CSV. See Short-term rentals.

Is it available in French?

The French interface is coming soon, starting with the tenant app.

Does it work with QuickBooks or Xero?

CSV exports work with both today. Direct export is on the roadmap.

Is there an API?

Calendar feeds are available today. The REST API and webhooks are in development; see the developer docs.

Security & privacy

Who can see my information?

Only the people you or your manager give access to, and only the parts that are theirs. Access rules are enforced inside the database. See Security.

Can records be deleted?

Payments and expenses can't be deleted, only voided with a reason, and every change is logged.

Do you sell data?

No. We don't sell personal information, and we don't use your data to advertise to you or your tenants.

Where is my data stored?

With our cloud infrastructure providers, encrypted in transit and at rest. Our Privacy Policy lists them and where they operate.

Tenants

Do tenants pay for Propvara?

Never.

My landlord uses Propvara. How do I sign in?

Go to Sign in and use the email address your landlord has on file. You'll get a link to sign in, with no password needed.

Can my landlord see my family member's account?

Family viewers see your information only if you invite them, and you can remove them anytime.

Still have a question? Contact us.

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