Real estate accounting software is a specialized financial management system designed for property developers and builders. Unlike generic accounting tools like Tally or QuickBooks, real estate accounting software understands the unique payment structures of plot sales:
Layouts360 combines accounting features with plot inventory management, giving you a complete view of both your sales and finances in one system. No more juggling between Excel, Tally, and WhatsApp to track who paid what.
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Without automated reminders, customers forget installment due dates. You lose cash flow and waste time chasing payments.
Manual Excel calculations lead to mistakes in GST, outstanding balances, and payment schedules—causing disputes with customers.
When a customer says "I already paid," can you instantly prove it? Excel doesn't maintain a clear payment history with timestamps.
Matching bank deposits to plot bookings takes hours every month. You need someone dedicated just to reconcile accounts.
Calculating GST on partial payments, refunds, and cancellations is complex. Manual tracking increases the risk of compliance errors.
You don't know how much money is coming in next month. No visibility into upcoming installments makes financial planning impossible.
When you book a plot, create a payment schedule with due dates. The system automatically tracks what's paid, what's pending, and what's overdue.
Record partial payments instantly. See outstanding balances per customer, per plot, and across all projects. No more manual calculations.
Layouts360 automatically calculates GST on plot sales, partial payments, and refunds. Generate GST-compliant invoices and reports.
Automated reminders notify customers before installment due dates. Reduce late payments and improve cash flow.
Generate revenue reports, outstanding payment summaries, and cash flow projections. Export to Excel or PDF for your accountant.
Every payment is timestamped and logged. See who recorded it, when, and which payment method was used. Perfect for audits and disputes.
Record token money, booking amounts, and advance payments with customer details and plot allocation.
Create flexible payment plans: monthly, quarterly, milestone-based, or custom schedules.
Generate GST-compliant invoices for bookings, installments, and final payments automatically.
Automated email/SMS reminders to customers before installment due dates.
See who owes what at a glance. Track overdue payments and total receivables.
View revenue by project, by month, by agent. Forecast cash flow based on upcoming installments.
Handle cancellations and refunds with proper documentation and GST adjustments.
Track cash, cheque, bank transfer, UPI, and card payments with transaction IDs.
Export payment records, financial summaries, and reports for your accountant or auditor.
| Feature | Tally / QuickBooks | Layouts360 |
|---|---|---|
| Plot-Specific Payments | ||
| Installment Schedules | Manual setup | |
| Visual Plot Layouts | ||
| Customer Payment Reminders | ||
| Booking to Sale Tracking | ||
| Mobile Access for Field Teams | Limited | |
| GST Compliance | ||
| Learning Curve | Steep (accounting knowledge needed) | Easy (built for real estate) |
Layouts360 handles plot-specific accounting (bookings, installments, payments). For general business accounting (vendor payments, salaries, expenses), you may still use Tally. However, you can export payment data from Layouts360 to import into Tally.
Layouts360 calculates GST on transactions and generates GST-compliant invoices. For GST return filing (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B), you'll need to use the GST portal or your accountant's software. We provide the data you need for filing.
Yes! Each project can have its own payment tracking, installment schedules, and financial reports. View consolidated reports across all projects or drill down into individual project finances.
When you book a plot, create a payment schedule (e.g., ₹10 lakhs booking, ₹5 lakhs in 3 months, ₹35 lakhs on registration). As payments come in, record them against the schedule. The system tracks what's paid and what's pending.
You can export payment summaries, outstanding balances, revenue by period, GST reports, and customer payment histories. All reports are available in Excel and PDF formats.
Yes! Layouts360 can send automated email or SMS reminders to customers before installment due dates. This reduces late payments and improves cash flow.
