Accounting Services for the Real Estate & Property Industry

In the property industry, accounting isn’t just about balancing books, it’s about managing cash flow across multiple projects, staying compliant with regulations, and producing clear reports that guide decisions and inspire investor confidence.

At Morton Moore, we specialise in accounting solutions for property developers, real estate agencies, landlords, investors, and body corporates. Our team understands the complexity of the industry and delivers accounting services tailored to your specific operations, whether that means managing trust accounts, commission structures, or development budgets.

What We Offer

Real Estate Agency Accounting

  • Commission-based accounting tailored to your agent structure
  • Tracking of office overheads, marketing spend, and agent performance
  • Integration with property software platforms (e.g., PropCtrl, WeConnectU)
  • Trust account reconciliations in line with PPRA (formerly EAAB) regulations
  • Monthly management reports for broker-owners or franchisors

Property Development Accounting

  • Job costing and budget tracking for development projects
  • Contractor invoice management and milestone-based payments
  • Capital expenditure planning and reporting
  • Cash flow modelling by project phase
  • Allocation of shared costs across multi-use developments

Rental Property & Investment Accounting

  • Monthly rent roll reconciliation and deposit tracking
  • Income and expense allocations per unit or building
  • Annual tax packs for investment property owners
  • Yield and ROI tracking
  • Sectional title and HOA accounting support

Cloud-Based Accounting Solutions

  • Setup and support for cloud systems like Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks Online
  • Bank feed integration and automation of repetitive entries
  • Access your financials in real time, from anywhere

Why Property Professionals Choose Morton Moore

Property-Focused Expertise

  • We understand property cycles, development timelines, and commission structures. We don’t just “make it work”, we get it right from the start.

Clear, Useful Reporting

  • No more confusing spreadsheets. You get monthly reports tailored to your business, highlighting vacancy rates, rental yields, agent performance, and more.

PPRA Trust Account Support

  • We manage and reconcile trust accounts according to the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority’s strict guidelines, so you’re ready for audits and compliant at all times.

Responsive, Ongoing Support

  • Have a question about a project’s cash flow? Need a tax breakdown for a buyer? We’re not just number-crunchers, we’re your accounting partner, ready when you need us.

Let’s Get Your Property Accounting Built for Success

Our clients range from:

  • Estate agencies and brokerages
  • Residential and commercial developers
  • Buy-to-let investors and property portfolios
  • Property managers and administrators
  • Body corporates and Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs)

Morton Moore

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| Professional Accounting & HR Services | Based in South Africa

Contact

cj@morton-moore.com

(084) 072-1226

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8am – 6pm