Software Buyer's Guide

Tired of five different logins just to run one building?

Most building, real estate, and facilities management software on the market was built for a different job first, and adapted to strata later. That shows up as clunky portals, disconnected modules, and pricing that creeps up with every add-on. Here's what operators complain about most, and how My Complex was built differently from day one.

What this page covers

  • Common complaints about generic building/property software
  • Why bolt-on tools create silos and hidden costs
  • How My Complex was purpose-built to avoid them

The complaints building teams raise about their current software

These are the recurring frustrations reported by managers, caretakers, committees, and residents dealing with generic or legacy systems.

Built for real estate, retrofitted for strata

Tools designed around rent rolls and leasing are missing core strata workflows like committee voting, bylaw tracking, and caretaker reporting.

Five systems instead of one

Maintenance in one tool, accounting in another, documents on a shared drive, and notices sent by email - nothing talks to anything else.

No proper mobile experience

Managers and caretakers are stuck using a desktop-only portal in the field, falling back on phone calls and texts to get things done.

Clunky, dated interfaces

Screens that feel a decade old slow staff down and put residents off using the portal at all.

Hidden costs for "extra" modules

Basic features are paywalled as add-ons, so the real running cost is unclear until it's already deployed.

No real audit trail

When something goes wrong, there's no reliable record of who did what and when, making disputes hard to resolve fairly.

How My Complex was built to avoid these problems

Purpose-built for Australian building, strata, and facilities management from the ground up - not adapted from a different industry.

The common complaint

"Our software was built for leasing, not for running a building."

The My Complex approach

Every workflow - maintenance, routine servicing, compliance, committee governance, bylaws, registers - is designed around how buildings and strata schemes actually operate day to day.

The common complaint

"We use five different tools that don't talk to each other."

The My Complex approach

Maintenance, compliance, accounting, documents, registers, and communication all live in one platform, so information doesn't get lost moving between systems.

The common complaint

"Our team is stuck on desktop-only tools in the field."

The My Complex approach

Native iOS and Android apps exist for every role - manager, caretaker, resident, owner, contractor, and body corporate - not a single shared login stretched across everyone.

The common complaint

"The real cost only becomes clear after we've signed up."

The My Complex approach

Pricing is based on unit count only, with the full platform included - no paywalled modules or surprise add-on fees as your needs grow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does generic property management software feel wrong for strata buildings?

Much of it was originally built around real estate leasing and rent rolls, so strata-specific needs like committee governance, bylaw tracking, and caretaker reporting are often missing or bolted on afterwards.

Does My Complex replace the need for separate maintenance, accounting, and document tools?

Yes. Maintenance, routine servicing, compliance, accounting, documents, registers, and communication are all part of the one platform, removing the need to reconcile information across separate systems.

Are the mobile apps included, or a paid add-on?

Mobile apps for every role are included as part of the platform, not sold separately as an add-on module.

How is My Complex priced?

Pricing is based on unit count only, with the full platform included from the start - see the pricing page for details.

One platform, built for how buildings actually run.

Stop reconciling five tools that were never designed to work together.

Talk to My Complex.