ADDA

JUNE 18, 2025

When managing committee members evaluate software for their housing society, billing and collection usually top the checklist. If the software can generate maintenance invoices and support online payments, it feels good enough. But that’s a narrow view — and a risky one. Most committees assume the rest of the accounting can be handled using Tally or Excel, especially since there’s a CA or accountant involved.

Compliance

ADDA

JANUARY 21, 2025

Learn. Lead. Make your Community Rise High. Introduction The Estate Managers Workshop 2025, hosted by ADDA.io in association with the Bangalore Apartment Federation (BAF) , brought together estate managers and experts for a dynamic day of learning, networking, and collaboration. Held on January 10th at TERI Auditorium, Bangalore, the event featured insights on effective community management and showcased innovations from ADDA.io to make the work of Estate Managers smoother.

Management

ADDA

JULY 20, 2025

Minutes of Managing Committee (MC) meetings are more than just administrative procedures; they are legally binding documents that preserve a housing society’s accountability and transparency while recording significant decisions. This thorough guide covers state-specific legal requirements and best practices while examining how to draft, organise, and oversee minutes of MC meetings.

Management

ADDA

JULY 23, 2025

Apartment terrace ownership and access rights are one issue that keeps coming up in the ever-changing world of high-rise living. Is it possible for a flat owner to claim exclusive use? Is it possible for a RWA to limit access? What are the legal and safety requirements? To assist residents and RWAs in making well-informed, legal decisions, this comprehensive guide compiles verified legal interpretations, actual incidents, and state-specific insights, particularly from Maharashtra, Karnataka, and

Regulation

ADDA

JULY 11, 2025

As the next quarter approaches, it’s crucial for housing societies and apartment complexes to ensure their financial records are accurate, transparent, and compliant. Whether you’re closing out the current quarter or preparing for the next, now is the time to review your society’s financial standing. As a committee member or administrator, have you completed your society’s essential accounting to-dos?

Finance

ADDA

JULY 16, 2025

Running a housing society today involves much more than handling maintenance bills and visitor logs. The responsibilities have evolved—and so has the technology available to help you manage them. For HOA Boards / Management Committees: You already have tools like ADDA ERP to manage your accounting, finances, communication, and compliance. That part is covered.

Apartment

ADDA

JUNE 30, 2025

Prestige Tranquility: A Landmark Community in Bengaluru Located in Budigere Cross, Bengaluru, Prestige Tranquility is one of the city’s most prestigious residential communities, home to 2,368 units. With such a large community, effective management is no small feat. Until recently, the community relied on another society management software that fell short of their evolving needs.

Management

ADDA

MAY 29, 2025

Insights from an exclusive CXOToday interview on pioneering residential facility management In a recent indepth interview with CXOToday, San BanerjeeCoFounder and CEO of ADDAshares the inspiring journey and mission behind ADDAs society management software. From humble beginnings in Bangalore to a global footprint spanning India, the UAE, the USA, and beyond, ADDA has redefined apartment community apps by weaving together communication, security, facility management, and accounting into a single,

Apartment

ADDA

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Welcome to our Quarterly Product newsletter, where we bring you the latest ADDA product updates, and new releases in the product over the last quarter. We hope these features will surely enhance your community management experience. Lets dive into it. 1. Introducing Community Forms on ADDA Resident Portal! Access all essential forms anytime, anywhere, without visiting the Association office.

Management

ADDA

JANUARY 25, 2025

By Odette Katrak (Co-founder, Beautiful Bharat) “Celebrations should bring joy to our hearts and not harm to our planet.” This thought serves as the foundation for the #NoBalloonsPlease campaign initiated by Beautiful Bharat (formerly Beautiful Bengaluru), a citizen volunteer group that promotes clean, green, and safe living. As we mark our lifes milestones and festivities, its time to reconsider the traditions that harm our environment.

Manufacturing

ADDA

JULY 30, 2025

Still using Tally to manage your residential or rental properties? Here’s why it may be holding you back. Why Tally Falls Short for Community and Rental Management For decades, Tally has been a go-to accounting tool for small businesses. It excels at managing invoices, taxes, and inventory—ideal for trading and retail businesses. But when it comes to Owners Association Management , community living , or rental property management , Tally simply doesn’t cover all the needs.

Management

ADDA

JULY 21, 2025

A Resident Welfare Association (RWA) or Association of Apartment Owners (AOA) is necessary for organised governance, money management, conflict resolution, and upkeep of shared infrastructure if you reside in a gated apartment complex or plotted community in India. However, how is one formed? This thorough guide will take you through the most recent state-specific, legal, and procedural requirements for forming a RWA in India.

Government

ADDA

JULY 21, 2025

Your comprehensive manual for setting up an EV charging station in Indian apartment buildings Thinking about switching to an electric vehicle (EV)? Or do you already have one and want to know how to charge it in your apartment block at home? You’re not by yourself. As EV adoption increases in India, more citizens are asking themselves, “How can I install a charger in the parking space of my flat without encountering obstacles from my housing society or RWA?

Regulation

ADDA

MARCH 28, 2025

15 years ago, we were the FIRST in ASIA to introduce Online Payment Gateway for Housing Society collections! Today, were revolutionizing the Expense side! For the FIRST time EVER, Housing Societies can get their Expense Bills accounted AUTOMATICALLY! Say goodbye to manual bill entries & tedious PDF uploads. ADDA will fetch bills directly from your vendors.

Finance

ADDA

MARCH 20, 2025

Managing a housing society is no small task. From maintenance collection to visitor tracking, committee members often struggle with endless paperwork and resident complaints. Thats where Housing Society Management Software comes in designed to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and create a hassle-free living experience. Yet, despite its benefits, many societies hesitate to adopt Housing Society Management solutions due to common misconceptions.

Management

ADDA

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Estate Managers or Community Managers in Residential Communities Estate managers in residential communities play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations and fostering harmonious living for residents. Unlike facility managers, who primarily oversee maintenance and technical operations, estate managers take on a more comprehensive role, acting as the bridge between residents, management committees, and service providers.

Management

ADDA

MARCH 21, 2025

Introduction In todays fast-paced world, ads free community management apps play a crucial role in ensuring seamless communication and administration in apartment complexes and housing societies. Residents rely on these apps for important updates, security alerts, visitor management, and financial transactions. However, not all community management apps offer the same experience.

Management

ADDA

MARCH 20, 2025

ADDA has been honored with the Best Housing Society ERP in India at the prestigious Economic Times Real Estate Awards 2025. This recognition is a testament to ADDAs relentless innovation and commitment to revolutionizing housing society management. As the Best ERP Tool in India for Society Management, ADDA has transformed how communities operate, offering a comprehensive platform that combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly features.

Real Estate

ADDA

MAY 15, 2025

Bengalurus large apartment complexes are nothing short of mini-cities. Many of these communities, which manage budgets of up to 20 crore , are running into apartment governance woes due to inexperience, ego clashes, and a lack of best-practice know-how as reported in a recent Times of India article. In response to these challenges, IIM Bangalore , in association with the Bangalore Apartment Federation (BAF) , has launched a program to propagate Community Management best practices among Manageme

Government

ADDA

JUNE 19, 2025

Welcome to the June Edition of ADDA Community Connect! ADDA Community Tone Ever posted something in a forum that was misunderstood? You’re not alone. Tone and clarity can make all the difference. That’s why we built Community Tone — an intelligent, AI-powered feature in the ADDA app that helps you communicate with clarity and respect. Whether you’re giving feedback, raising a concern, or contributing to a discussion, Community Tone guides you to write in a way that’s constructive, co

Apartment

ADDA

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Is Your Community Announcements Getting Lost in the Ads? As a Management Committee (MC) member , do you often find it frustrating to ensure that important announcements reach residents without being drowned in Ads? Or, as a resident , have you ever missed a crucial update because it got lost in endless Ads? Effective communication is the backbone of a well-managed community.

Management

ADDA

APRIL 26, 2025

At ADDA, every feature we build starts with a simple question: What do residents truly need? With the Community WhatsApp Groups feature, we wanted to solve a challenge that residents face every day. New residents often feel lostthey dont know which groups exist in the community. Is there a Whatsapp or Telegram group for Toddler Moms? Is there a group for Senior Citizens?

Compliance

ADDA

JULY 23, 2025

A Resident Welfare Association (RWA) or Association of Apartment Owners (AOA) is necessary for organised governance, money management, conflict resolution, and upkeep of shared infrastructure if you reside in a gated apartment complex or plotted community in India. However, how is one formed? This thorough guide will take you through the most recent state-specific, legal, and procedural requirements for forming a RWA in India.

Government

ADDA

APRIL 29, 2025

Were excited to share that ADDA has been recognized as a Power Player of 2025 by REM Times ! About REM Times REM Times (Real Estate & Management Times) is a reputed global magazine known for spotlighting breakthrough innovations and leaders across real estate, community management, and property technology. Were honored to be featured among this elite list of change-makers shaping the future of the industry.

Property Management Software

ADDA

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Welcome to the first edition of ADDA Community Connect 2025! Rise High Awards 2025 – The Oscars of Residential Community Initiatives is back! Since 2016, this award has honoured communities where residents came together to implement initiatives inside their community or outside their gates – from waste management to water conservation and beyond.

Apartment

ADDA

MAY 19, 2025

Were proud to share that ADDA has been named a top-rated HOA and Community Management Software in 2025 across all three major Gartner Digital Markets platforms: Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice. This recognition comes from the worlds largest software review ecosystemused by over 100 million users annually, validating ADDAs consistent performance in what matters most: powerful features, ease of use, and outstanding support.

Engineering

ADDA

MAY 19, 2025

What an incredible experience at the Community Associations Institute (CAI) National Expo in Orlando! From meaningful conversations to game-changing connections this event had it all. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made it possible, especially the amazing volunteers of CAI Central Florida ! Were grateful to the visionary leaders who are shaping this dynamic and fast-growing ecosystem Tom Skiba, Melissa Ramsey (CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM), Jeevan D’Mello (GDArch, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM, D.

IT

ADDA

MAY 12, 2025

We’re bringing you not one, but two game-changing features that are all set to make your community living smarter, calmer, and hassle-free. From ADDA AI Assist that helps you write better messages to finally find or rent out a parking spot. Get ready to experience smoother days in your gated society. Lets dive in! For the FIRST time EVER, Housing Communities will get AI-powered conversation features.

Rent

ADDA

MAY 7, 2025

Society elections often turn into a stressful affair low resident turnout, last-minute confusion, disputes over fairness, and the constant struggle to coordinate voters living abroad or working odd hours. Imagine if running elections & voting in your housing society was as simple and seamless as ordering groceries online. Its time for a change.

Education

ADDA

MARCH 24, 2025

ADDA Wins Best PropTech ERP at ET Real Estate Awards 2025 ADDA has been honored with the Best PropTech ERP Solution at the prestigious Economic Times Real Estate Awards 2025. This recognition is a testament to ADDAs relentless innovation and commitment to revolutionizing housing society management. As the Best Housing Society ERP Tool in India for Society Management, ADDA has transformed how communities operate, offering a comprehensive platform that combines cutting-edge technology with user-fr

Real Estate

ADDA

MARCH 31, 2025

15 years ago, we were the FIRST in ASIA to introduce Online Payment Gateway for Housing Society collections! Today, were revolutionizing the Expense side! For the FIRST time EVER, Housing Societies can get their Expense Bills accounted AUTOMATICALLY! Say goodbye to manual bill entries & tedious PDF uploads. ADDA will fetch bills directly from your vendors.

Finance

ADDA

APRIL 14, 2025

ADDA.io, is excited to be part of IIM Bangalore’s Real Estate Research Initiative (RERI) and BAF (Bangalore Apartment Federation)s pioneering initiative – Apartment Governance Essentials (AGE) Certification Program for Management Committees of Residential Communities. This first-of-its-kind program is designed to empower Apartment and Villa Community Management Committee Members with critical governance and management skills, ensuring better urban living experiences.

Compliance

ADDA

APRIL 17, 2025

At ADDA, empowering community leaders with practical knowledge has always been a core missionand our recent webinar on Book Closure & Budgeting was another step forward in that direction. With the end of the financial year approaching, the session couldnt have been more timely. It drew Managing Committee (MC) members, Treasurers, and Society Accountants from across India, all eager to gain actionable insights on audit closure, budgeting, and financial best practices.

Compliance

ADDA

MARCH 26, 2025

Managing a residential community shouldnt feel like a never-ending hassle. Enter ADDAthe gold standard in community management software, designed to make apartment and society management effortless. From automated accounting and facility bookings to seamless visitor management and resident engagement, ADDA empowers management committees and residents with smart, intuitive tools making it the best community management product in India.

Management

ADDA

MARCH 23, 2025

Located in Whitefield, Bangalore, The Five Summits Address is a vibrant residential community with 224 units. Since 2018, this community has been seamlessly managed using ADDA, making society administration effortless and efficient. Before adopting ADDA, they struggled with outdated manual processes, facing significant challenges in finance management, visitor tracking, and internal communication.

Finance

ADDA

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Celebrate the Place You Call HomeNominate for the Rise High Awards 2025! From green initiatives to pet-positive activities and community superheroes , every community has a story worth sharing! If your community has made an impact, nominate your community now for the Rise High Awards and get the recognition you deserve! Nominate Today. Lets Rise High Together!

Maintenance

ADDA

JANUARY 20, 2025

As a management committee member, do you often find it challenging to send timely and clear updates to residents, or sometimes even after sending updates, many times the residents say that they were not aware about a particular update or issue? Are your residents facing issues to stay connected with one another or with the association? These are common apartment communication issues that can lead to frustration and misunderstandings within housing societies.

Apartment