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Fill your beds with quality tenants. On autopilot.

Free to list. R1,950 ex VAT per confirmed placement — pay only when a tenant signs. Want the full operations stack? DigsManage from R65/bed/month.

1.3M+ beds searchedR0 to list10,000+ verified tenants
Two ways to work with us

Pick the level of help you want

Most landlords start with a free listing. When you're ready to stop chasing paperwork, switch on DigsManage.

FREE TO LIST

List on the marketplace

Get your beds in front of millions of student searches. You handle the leasing.

ListingR0
Per confirmed placementR1,950 ex VAT

No subscription. No monthly fees. You only pay when a tenant signs a confirmed lease through DigsConnect.

  • Free property listing — unlimited rooms
  • Verified tenant enquiries straight to your inbox
  • WhatsApp + email notifications
  • Mobile inbox to reply on the go
DIGSMANAGE · COMING SOON

The full operations stack

White-labelled tech that runs applications, leases, inspections, billing and resident comms — so you don't have to.

  • Online application portal with auto-allocation
  • Digital lease signing & lease automation
  • Move-in & move-out inspections (with photos)
  • Maintenance ticketing with priority ticketing tracking
  • Billing, invoicing & payment gateway
  • NSFAS / bursary funding workflow built in
  • 10% off placement fee on Book Now leads
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Tiered by your bed count

Volume-based pricing so growing operators get cheaper per-bed economics. All add-ons included in the base. No setup fee on month-to-month.

Starter
0 – 50 beds
R109/bed/month
Best for small operators & single buildings
  • All applications & leasing tools (excludes the FIC module & ID verification, and WhatsApp usage costs)
  • Digital inspections (move in/out)
  • Maintenance ticketing
  • Resident comms (email + WhatsApp)
  • NSFAS funding flow
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MOST POPULAR
Growth
50 – 300 beds
R89/bed/month
Best for established operators scaling up
  • Everything in Starter, plus:
  • Payment gateway integration
  • Short-stay Bookings
  • Priority onboarding
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Scale
300+ beds
R65/bed/month
Best for portfolios & multi-building operators
  • Everything in Growth, plus:
  • Storage bookings
  • Dedicated account manager
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Pricing in ZAR. Excludes VAT. Add-ons billed per bed (full list on signup). Annual escalation: CPI + 3%, capped at 8%.

What DigsManage gives you

One platform. Every landlord workflow.

The same tech that powers South Africa's largest PBSA operators — now available on a per-bed monthly subscription.

Online applications

Students apply through your branded portal. Personal info, funding source, guarantor — all captured upfront.

Digital lease signing

Auto-generated leases pre-filled with property & tenant details. Signed online, stored in the cloud.

Auto-allocation

Smart bed allocation by gender, funding source, institution. No more spreadsheets.

Digital inspections

Move-in and move-out inspections with photos, comments and signatures. End-of-lease disputes drop to near zero.

Maintenance ticketing

Residents log issues. Tickets can be escalated after 24 hours. You see ticket time resolution breaches before they become complaints.

Billing & payments

Recurring invoices, payment gateway, MRI Property Central. Auto-reconcile rent receipts. Chase reminders.

Resident comms

Bulk WhatsApp + email. Templates for renewals, payment reminders, building announcements.

NSFAS & bursary flow

Capture funding source per applicant. Pre-built bursary controllers for major SA funders.

'Book Now' from DigsConnect

Verified leads from our marketplace flow straight into your application form. Confirmed bookings sync back automatically.

FAQ

Common questions

Is the marketplace listing really free?

Yes. Listing your property is free — unlimited rooms, unlimited enquiries, no subscription. We charge a one-off placement fee of R1,950 ex VAT only when a tenant signs a confirmed lease through us. Never on browsing, messaging or applications that don't convert.

Do I have to use DigsManage if I list on DigsConnect?

No. Most landlords start with a free listing only. DigsManage is optional — switch it on whenever you're ready to automate operations.

What does my DigsManage bed count include?

Every bed currently active under your portfolio (across all buildings). Vacant beds still count if they're advertised. You can adjust your bed count once a year (60 days' written notice before 31 December).

Can I move between tiers?

Yes — your tier auto-adjusts as your bed count crosses the thresholds. Your monthly invoice updates accordingly.

What's the 10% Book Now discount?

When a tenant uses 'Book Now' on DigsConnect (skipping the enquiry chat), there's less work for you and us. We pass that saving back: 10% off the placement fee — R1,755 ex VAT instead of R1,950. Available to all DigsManage landlords.

Is there a setup fee?

Setup fees apply for white-label configuration and onboarding (~R10K–R20K depending on tier). Talk to us — we waive setup for portfolios over 500 beds.

How long does onboarding take?

4–6 weeks for Starter and Growth tiers. 6–8 weeks for Scale (more configuration). Most landlords are taking applications within 30 days. This is dependant on which features you wish to use, and the current hardware configuration within your property.

Stop chasing paperwork. Start filling beds.

List free in under 5 minutes. Add DigsManage when you're ready to scale.

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