Keel review
A focused web tool for one-property landlords, with strong maintenance and compliance workflows.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Keel is property management software for self-managing landlords in New Zealand. It brings tenant communication, maintenance reporting, inspections, contractor coordination, rent records, compliance tracking, document storage and electronic signing into one web-based workspace. The product is aimed at landlords who want to keep control of tenancy decisions while reducing routine administration around repairs, notices, documents and property checks.
The published plan is Keel — 1 property, priced at $15 NZD per property per month with monthly billing and a 30-day trial. Prices exclude New Zealand GST. The plan includes tenant and tradie portals, Healthy Homes tracking, manual rent tracking with Xero export, inspections, maintenance dispatch, unlimited tenants and tradies, and approval workflows for contractors. Its strongest focus is operational coordination: tenants can report maintenance online, landlords can track repair status, and related documents and tribunal-ready statements can be stored alongside the tenancy record. New Zealand tenancy templates and electronic signing add useful support for lease administration.
Keel is a practical fit when maintenance, compliance and contractor communication matter more than automated rent collection. Rent is recorded manually, and the product does not collect rent online; Akahu reconciliation is described as preview or coming soon. Xero CSV export and financial reporting support accounting workflows, while Trade Me and Akahu extend the surrounding ecosystem. The product is web-only and the listed coverage is for one property, so landlords managing multiple properties or requiring mobile apps and automated rent collection should consider a broader platform. For a single New Zealand rental, Keel suits owners who value structured workflows and local tenancy tools without giving up decision-making.
Keel pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Healthy Homes tracking and New Zealand tenancy templates
- Tenant and tradie portals with maintenance status tracking
- Inspections, contractor approvals and document storage
- Where it doesn't
- Manual rent tracking rather than online rent collection
- Web-only access with coverage for one property
- AI messaging and triage are skipped on the listed plan
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