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SkyBill Extends Dynamics 365 to Handle Complex Property Billing Structures
SkyBill, the utility‑billing add‑on for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, has rolled out a suite of enhancements that let property managers bill across multi‑property, multi‑owner portfolios without resorting to spreadsheets or custom integrations.
In real‑estate billing, the simple equation of “one owner, one building, one tenant” is the exception, not the rule. Landlords often own entire buildings while other units are held by separate investors; a single property can be split by floors, sections, or units; and the party that occupies a space may be different from the one that receives the invoice or pays the bill. These layered arrangements quickly outpace a rigid billing system.
SkyBill’s new capabilities give managers granular control: each property, unit, or ownership share can be configured with its own contract, billing conditions, settlement rules, and financial treatment. The extension supports a range of scenarios:
One owner managing multiple buildings Multiple owners within a single property, including ownership divided by floors, sections, or units Mixed‑use developments that combine residential and commercial space Shared ownership structures where investment groups hold fractional interests * “Billing on behalf of” arrangements where the tenant occupies a unit but a corporate entity pays the bill
The platform separates four distinct roles—property owner, tenant, billing recipient, and payer—so that the party that occupies a space does not have to be the same party that receives the invoice or makes the payment. This flexibility is especially useful for landlord‑managed properties and for situations where a property manager bills on behalf of a client.
SkyBill also adapts to change. When ownership changes, units are sold, contracts are renegotiated, or management structures evolve, the system can be re‑configured without rebuilding the entire billing process. According to the company’s documentation, the extension has handled a wide range of ownership structures within Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Rigid billing systems create manual work whenever ownership, contracts, or payment responsibilities shift. Manual work can grow rapidly as a portfolio expands, leading to errors and inconsistent financial reporting. By mirroring the actual legal and contractual relationships in the billing logic, SkyBill reduces the need for workarounds and improves the accuracy of revenue allocation.
Beyond basic invoicing, SkyBill integrates with smart‑meter data and supports shared cost allocation across units, buildings, or owners. The extension also handles deposit reconciliation, provides tenant portals for self‑service, automates debt collection, and supports final settlement and financial reconciliation—features designed to replace the common practice of using spreadsheets and disconnected systems.
SkyBill can be deployed as a SaaS solution hosted in the SkyBill cloud, a third‑party cloud, or Microsoft’s cloud. It can also be installed on‑premises or on Microsoft Dynamics NAV, and when used as a standalone module it can export data to a customer’s existing ERP at the general ledger level.
For property managers already using Dynamics 365 Business Central, SkyBill offers a way to keep billing logic aligned with complex ownership and tenancy arrangements. The extension’s flexibility means that managers can scale from a handful of units to large portfolios without changing the underlying software.
In short, SkyBill’s latest enhancements provide a structured, adaptable billing framework that reflects the realities of multi‑property and multi‑owner real‑estate portfolios. By integrating billing, utilities, and tenant management into a single Dynamics 365 extension, the solution reduces manual effort and supports accurate, scalable financial reporting for property managers.
In real‑estate billing, the simple equation of “one owner, one building, one tenant” is the exception, not the rule. Landlords often own entire buildings while other units are held by separate investors; a single property can be split by floors, sections, or units; and the party that occupies a space may be different from the one that receives the invoice or pays the bill. These layered arrangements quickly outpace a rigid billing system.
SkyBill’s new capabilities give managers granular control: each property, unit, or ownership share can be configured with its own contract, billing conditions, settlement rules, and financial treatment. The extension supports a range of scenarios:
One owner managing multiple buildings Multiple owners within a single property, including ownership divided by floors, sections, or units Mixed‑use developments that combine residential and commercial space Shared ownership structures where investment groups hold fractional interests * “Billing on behalf of” arrangements where the tenant occupies a unit but a corporate entity pays the bill
The platform separates four distinct roles—property owner, tenant, billing recipient, and payer—so that the party that occupies a space does not have to be the same party that receives the invoice or makes the payment. This flexibility is especially useful for landlord‑managed properties and for situations where a property manager bills on behalf of a client.
SkyBill also adapts to change. When ownership changes, units are sold, contracts are renegotiated, or management structures evolve, the system can be re‑configured without rebuilding the entire billing process. According to the company’s documentation, the extension has handled a wide range of ownership structures within Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Rigid billing systems create manual work whenever ownership, contracts, or payment responsibilities shift. Manual work can grow rapidly as a portfolio expands, leading to errors and inconsistent financial reporting. By mirroring the actual legal and contractual relationships in the billing logic, SkyBill reduces the need for workarounds and improves the accuracy of revenue allocation.
Beyond basic invoicing, SkyBill integrates with smart‑meter data and supports shared cost allocation across units, buildings, or owners. The extension also handles deposit reconciliation, provides tenant portals for self‑service, automates debt collection, and supports final settlement and financial reconciliation—features designed to replace the common practice of using spreadsheets and disconnected systems.
SkyBill can be deployed as a SaaS solution hosted in the SkyBill cloud, a third‑party cloud, or Microsoft’s cloud. It can also be installed on‑premises or on Microsoft Dynamics NAV, and when used as a standalone module it can export data to a customer’s existing ERP at the general ledger level.
For property managers already using Dynamics 365 Business Central, SkyBill offers a way to keep billing logic aligned with complex ownership and tenancy arrangements. The extension’s flexibility means that managers can scale from a handful of units to large portfolios without changing the underlying software.
In short, SkyBill’s latest enhancements provide a structured, adaptable billing framework that reflects the realities of multi‑property and multi‑owner real‑estate portfolios. By integrating billing, utilities, and tenant management into a single Dynamics 365 extension, the solution reduces manual effort and supports accurate, scalable financial reporting for property managers.
