Freehold.Pro vs Fixflo Which Is Better for Self Managed Blocks?
Quick comparison TLDR
Bottom Line...
When to choose Freehold.Pro..
Choose Freehold.Pro if you are an RTM company or share of freehold that runs one or a few small blocks and wants full block management including service charge accounting compliance scheduling and a resident portal in one place.
When to choose
Fixflo..
Choose Fixflo if you already have block accounting and only need a repairs and maintenance platform for reporting issues scheduling works compliance and contractor management.
Quick verdict...
For self managed blocks that want one system for block management Freehold.Pro is usually the better fit. For blocks that need a dedicated repairs and maintenance tool alongside other systems Fixflo is an option.
Freehold.Pro is block centric Fixflo is used by blocks lettings and BTR.
Freehold.Pro includes a resident portal Fixflo has repair reporting and updates.
Freehold.Pro has compliance scheduling Fixflo has maintenance and compliance.
Freehold.Pro includes service charge accounting Fixflo focuses on repairs and works.
Freehold.Pro is full block management Fixflo is repairs and maintenance.
Feature
Freehold.Pro
Competitor
Desktop & Mobile
Desktop and mobile.
Contractor app.
Noticeboard
Block noticeboard included.
Maintenance focused comms.
Real-time finance
Live block position.
Not included.
Maintenance tracking
Block-level visibility.
Strong focus on repairs.
Fire Check tracking
Block-level fire checks.
Records only.
Document Storage
Central block storage.
As standard.
Notifications
Block events, deadlines.
Repair and SLA alerts.
Required Expertise level
Volunteers, minimal exp.
Requires support.
Transparency for leaseholders
Leaseholder portal.
Not on basic plan.
Cancel Anytime
Per-block, cancel anytime.
Platform contract.
1
Compliance mistakes
Directors don’t realise they are legally responsible.
Small RTM companies often unknowingly miss fire safety checks, records, and documentation requirements. Freehold.Pro structures and logs these automatically.
2
Director workload
The admin slowly becomes a second job.
Volunteer directors end up acting as accountants, secretaries, and compliance officers. Freehold.Pro centralises everything so directors spend minutes per week, not hours.
3
Service charge transparency
Leaseholders start questioning the accounts.
Most disputes in small blocks come from unclear service charge records. Freehold.Pro gives every leaseholder visibility into spending and documents.
4
Losing control to managing agents
The only escape feels like hiring a managing agent.
Many blocks appoint managing agents just to cope with admin. Freehold.Pro lets blocks stay self-managed without losing organisation.
FAQ's
Does Fixflo work with Reapit?
Yes. Fixflo integrates with Reapit and other platforms. It is used by lettings blocks BTR and social housing for repairs and maintenance. Freehold.Pro is standalone full block management for RTM and self managed blocks.
Which is better for volunteer directors?
Freehold.Pro is designed so RTM directors can run one or a few blocks with finance compliance and residents in one place. Fixflo is built for repair and compliance teams and is often used alongside other block or agent software.
Does Fixflo include service charge accounting?
No. Fixflo focuses on repairs maintenance and compliance scheduling. Freehold.Pro includes service charge accounting compliance scheduling and a resident portal in one block management system.
Can I use Freehold.Pro and Fixflo together?
Yes. Some blocks use Freehold.Pro for service charge compliance and resident portal and Fixflo for dedicated repair reporting and contractor workflows. They serve different parts of block management.
Can I use Fixflo instead of Freehold.Pro for my block?
Fixflo is a repairs and maintenance platform. It does not include service charge accounting or full block compliance. If you need full block management Freehold.Pro delivers that. If you only need repairs and works Fixflo can suit.
Is your building being managed properly?
Most small RTM and self-managed blocks don’t need a managing agent,
they need a simple system to stay compliant and organised.
Freehold.Pro was designed specifically for 3–10 unit buildings.
Key Differences...
Fixflo is a repairs and maintenance platform for reporting issues scheduling works compliance and contractor management. It is used by blocks lettings BTR and social housing and integrates with Reapit and others. It does not provide full service charge accounting or block finance. Freehold.Pro is full block management for RTM and self managed blocks with service charge accounting compliance and a resident portal. If you need only repairs and maintenance Fixflo helps. If you need full block management including finance and compliance Freehold.Pro delivers that in one place.
Automation
Fixflo automates repair reporting quote requests work instructions and compliance scheduling for maintenance. Freehold.Pro automates block specific workflows including service charge cycles compliance schedules fire checks and resident updates. Both can support maintenance visibility. Fixflo is specialist for repairs. Freehold.Pro includes repairs in the context of full block management.
Compliance
Fixflo supports maintenance and statutory compliance scheduling with AI and contractor tools. Freehold.Pro focuses on block compliance and director duties such as fire safety inspections and audit trails. Both help with compliance. Freehold.Pro keeps the view block level for directors. Fixflo keeps the view repair and works order level.
Workflow
Day to day Fixflo fits teams who need to manage repair reports works orders and contractor communication. Freehold.Pro fits directors of one or a few blocks who want a clear picture of money tasks compliance and resident communication for their block. Both can track maintenance. Freehold.Pro wraps it in full block management. Fixflo is repairs focused and often used alongside other software.
When Freehold.Pro Wins
Freehold.Pro wins when you need full block management including service charge accounting compliance and a resident portal not just a repairs and maintenance tool.
When Fixflo Wins
Day to day Fixflo fits teams who need to manage repair reports works orders and contractor communication. Freehold.Pro fits directors of one or a few blocks who want a clear picture of money tasks compliance and resident communication for their block. Both can track maintenance. Freehold.Pro wraps it in full block management. Fixflo is repairs focused and often used alongside other software.
Best for Small Blocks
Freehold.Pro is ideal for small blocks that want one system for finance compliance and residents. Fixflo can be added for small blocks that need stronger repair workflows alongside existing block tools.
Best for Big Blocks
Fixflo is used by blocks of all sizes for repairs. Freehold.Pro targets smaller blocks. Large blocks may use Fixflo alongside enterprise block or agent software.
Best for RTM
Freehold.Pro is designed for RTM and shared freehold with full block management at the centre. Fixflo supports RTM blocks for repairs but does not replace block accounting or director focused compliance.
Best for Landlords
Freehold.Pro is not a landlord portfolio tool. Fixflo is used by lettings blocks BTR and social housing so it spans landlord and block use for repairs only.
Trusted by small blocks across the UK
The transparency that Freehold.Pro brings is it greatest feature (imo)
John Hewitt
Block Manager
BN3 1AH
Having everything in one place is an absolute gamechanger, no more searching through email threads to find important documents
Richard Harrison
Director
TCD Property Ltd
Freehold.Pro cut our admin time by half.
Jane Smith
Director
ABC RTM Ltd