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PG and co-living rent collection software automates monthly rent, mess and utility dues for every bed — generates dues, sends WhatsApp payment requests, sets up UPI AutoPay mandates (auto-debit without resident action), matches bank credits to each resident, and systematically follows up overdue accounts. Works from 10 beds to 10,000 beds across multiple properties.

PG · Co-Living · Hostel · Student Housing

PG & Co-Living Rent Collection Software India

Managing PG rent manually — WhatsApp messages to 200 residents, chasing overdue, matching bank credits — stops scaling after 2–3 properties. FastFee automates the entire rent collection cycle: due generation → WhatsApp payment → AutoPay mandate → bank reconciliation → overdue recovery.

Property→Building→Room→Bed→Resident→Rent + Mess + Utility→AutoPay/WhatsApp→Collection→Reconciliation→Recovery

8-Step Collection Workflow

1
Property Setup

Add properties, buildings, floors, rooms and beds. Configure room types, rent amounts and billing components per bed type.

2
Resident Onboarding

Add resident with move-in date, rent amount, mess/utility plan, and deposit amount. Set billing cycle (monthly, weekly).

3
AutoPay Mandate

Resident signs one-time UPI AutoPay mandate via WhatsApp link. Future rent auto-debits on the due date — no resident action needed.

4
Monthly Due Generation

System generates rent + mess + utility dues automatically each billing cycle. Due sent to resident via WhatsApp with payment link.

5
Payment Collection

Resident pays via UPI, netbanking or card. AutoPay residents see auto-debit. Partial payments recorded separately.

6
Bank Reconciliation

NEFT/UPI credits matched to resident accounts automatically. Unmatched payments flagged for manual review.

7
Overdue Follow-up

Unpaid dues trigger automatic WhatsApp sequence: D+1 reminder → D+7 escalation → D+15 final notice. PTP tracking.

8
Multi-Property Dashboard

Head office view: total dues, collected, outstanding and overdue aging across all properties.

Billing Components

Base Rent

Monthly/weekly rent by room type, bed type or individual agreement

Mess / Food

Fixed or variable monthly mess charges; opt-in/opt-out per resident

Electricity

Meter reading-based sub-metered electricity or fixed monthly allocation

Internet / Wi-Fi

Monthly internet charges bundled or separate per billing cycle

Laundry & Housekeeping

Fixed or usage-based facility charges per resident

Security Deposit

One-time deposit on move-in; tracked against refund on checkout

Multi-Property Dashboard

PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW — ALL PROPERTIES
Koramangala Block 5120 beds₹9.6L due₹8.8L collected₹80K pending
Indiranagar 12th Main85 beds₹6.8L due₹5.9L collected₹90K pending
HSR Layout Sector 760 beds₹4.8L due₹4.2L collected₹60K pending

Frequently Asked Questions

How does PG rent collection software work?

It generates monthly dues (rent + mess + utilities) for each resident, sends WhatsApp payment requests, accepts UPI/card payment, matches bank credits automatically, and follows up overdue accounts with structured WhatsApp reminders at D+1, D+7, D+15.

Can FastFee handle multiple PG properties?

Yes. Multi-property view shows consolidated dues and outstanding across all properties, with drill-down to individual property, room or resident.

How does UPI AutoPay work for PG rent?

Resident signs a one-time UPI AutoPay mandate. From that point, rent auto-debits on the due date without any resident action. Failed debits trigger automatic retry and follow-up.

How is FastFee different from StayPe or Hosteliq?

StayPe and Hosteliq are broad PG management platforms. FastFee focuses on the collection and recovery layer — AutoPay mandates, structured overdue recovery, promise-to-pay tracking and bank reconciliation. For operators whose main problem is outstanding dues, FastFee goes deeper.

Can mess and utility dues be collected separately?

Yes. Base rent, mess, electricity, internet and other facilities can be configured separately or bundled. Partial payments are tracked per component.

Automate PG rent collection across all properties

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