Recent research has suggested landlords plan to increase their property portfolios.

But as the amount of homes they own increases, the harder it will become for landlords to keep track of their properties and their tenants.

The computer company RentAccom has launched some software to help combat this problem. Landlord Pro is a computer package which tracks investment properties and inhabitants.

It allows the landlord to enter details of a property, including the amount it was purchased for, how much is left on the mortgage, how much rent is charged, as well as the amount of bedrooms and receptions.

There is a separate section in which tenants' profiles can be entered, including their address, contact details, references and bank information.

Any recurring expenses are flagged up when they are due from the tenants. Late payments or bounced cheques are recorded, giving the landlord an option to charge an inconvenience fee.

Houses in Multiple Occupation can be managed and there is a contacts section in which home maintenance services can be stored in case of emergencies.

Tenancy agreements and template letters are also stored and are able to be printed using mail merge.

Paul Oxley at RentAccom developed the software, basing it on another package he produced for letting agents.

He said: "A customer approached me and asked if I could draw up a computer package to help him manage his property portfolio.

"It helped the client to manage his portfolio so well last November, I decided to start selling it.

"The response has been quite steady so far and I'm about to start updating the package so it includes more information."

For more information and to take the tour, visit the website landlordpro.co.uk