Finance built for
property development
Managing fund flows, development costs, investor reporting, and multi-entity structures is too complex for Xero or MYOB. Sage Intacct gives Australian property developers real-time visibility across every project and entity.
Why Xero and MYOB hold developers back
Entry-level accounting platforms were built for simple businesses. Property development is anything but simple.
No real-time fund flow visibility
Manually reconciling equity draws, construction loans, and costs across spreadsheets leaves you weeks behind. By the time you know there's a problem, it's expensive to fix.
Multi-entity consolidation is a nightmare
Running separate SPVs or development entities means exporting, aggregating, and reconciling multiple files manually. A consolidated view is hours of work, not a button click.
Investor reporting is manual and slow
Pulling together project cost reports, drawdown summaries, and IRR updates for investor or bank reporting takes too long, and the risk of error is high when it's all manual.
Progress claims are hard to reconcile
Matching builder progress claims to your development budget and bank facility drawdowns is a constant source of reconciliation pain without a system designed for it.
GST and compliance complexity
Development-specific GST rules, including the margin scheme, input tax credits, and the new residential withholding regime, require more than a standard bookkeeping platform.
No development-to-settlement view
Tracking costs from DA approval through to settlement, including presales, deposits, and settlement adjustments, requires more than a standard chart of accounts can handle.
The financial control property developers need
Sage Intacct is purpose-built for project-based businesses with complex entity structures. Every feature below is live on day one.
Development cost tracking
Track every cost, land, construction, consultants, finance, against your development budget in real time. Drill from consolidated entity view to individual cost line in seconds.
Multi-entity consolidation
Run all your SPVs and development entities in one system. Automated intercompany eliminations and one-click consolidated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, no spreadsheets required.
Fund flow & drawdown management
Monitor equity contributions, construction loan drawdowns, and presale deposits in a single dashboard. Forecast cash requirements at each stage of development with confidence.
Investor & bank reporting
Generate investor-ready project reports, drawdown requests, and cost-to-complete summaries automatically. Reduce report preparation from days to minutes.
GST, BAS & compliance automation
Automate BAS preparation, handle the residential withholding regime, and manage development-specific GST rules including the margin scheme, all built into the platform.
| Category | Budget | Actual | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land & Acquisition | $6.2M | $6.2M | - |
| Construction Contract | $13.5M | $10.1M | +$3.4M |
| Consultants & Fees | $1.8M | $1.6M | +$0.2M |
| Finance Costs | $1.4M | $1.5M | -$0.1M |
| Contingency | $1.2M | $0.3M (used) | $0.9M left |
| Entity | Revenue | Net Profit |
|---|---|---|
| Riverton Dev Pty Ltd | $24.1M | $4.8M |
| Lakeside SPV Trust | $18.6M | $3.2M |
| Northside Holdings | $12.3M | $1.1M |
| Management Co | $2.4M | $0.9M |
| Group Total | $57.4M | $10.0M |
| Report Type | Status | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-to-Complete | Auto-generated | Monthly |
| Drawdown Request | Auto-generated | As needed |
| IRR Dashboard | Live | Real-time |
| Consolidated P&L | Auto-generated | Monthly |
| BAS Workpapers | Auto-generated | Quarterly |
| Compliance Area | Handling |
|---|---|
| BAS Preparation | Automated |
| GST Margin Scheme | Supported |
| Residential Withholding | Automated |
| Input Tax Credits | Auto-tracked |
| TPAR (Contractors) | Auto-generated |
Built for how property developers actually operate
Whether you're managing a single development or a portfolio of projects across multiple entities, Sage Intacct adapts to your structure.
Residential Development
Track apartment or townhouse development costs from DA approval to settlement. Manage presale deposits, monitor cost-to-complete, and reconcile with your construction contract, all in one system.
Commercial Property
Manage commercial development and investment property portfolios with entity-level and portfolio-level reporting. Automate tenant billing, lease tracking, and CAM reconciliation.
Land Subdivision
Track land development costs across stages, manage allotment-level profitability, and automate the cost-per-lot allocation. Stay on top of development contribution ledgers and council obligations.
Fund & Investor Structures
Manage capital calls, investor distributions, and project-level returns across a fund structure. Generate investor-ready reporting and automate the waterfall calculations that matter to your backers.
Other construction & real estate industries
Ready to get real-time control of your development finances?
Book a 30-minute consultation. We'll assess your current setup, identify the gaps, and show you exactly how Sage Intacct would work for your business.