Freehold.Pro vs Landlord Vision 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 service charge accounting block compliance scheduling and a resident portal with no landlord or lettings features.
When to choose
Landlord Vision..
Choose Landlord Vision if you manage small blocks or freehold and also have let properties and want one tool for service charge accounts resident portal expense tracking and compliance from around £20 per month.
Quick verdict...
For self managed blocks and RTM directors who want block first tools Freehold.Pro is usually the better fit. For small blocks or freeholders who also manage rentals and want low cost all in one Landlord Vision is an option.
Freehold.Pro has a resident portal Landlord Vision has a resident portal too.
Freehold.Pro includes block compliance scheduling Landlord Vision has compliance reminders.
Freehold.Pro is built for block directors Landlord Vision suits blocks and landlords.
Freehold.Pro pricing is per block Landlord Vision from around £20 per month.
Freehold.Pro focuses on RTM and blocks Landlord Vision mixes blocks and landlords.
Feature
Freehold.Pro
Competitor
Desktop & Mobile
Desktop and mobile.
Desktop and mobile.
Noticeboard
Block noticeboard included.
Messaging only.
Real-time finance
Live block position.
Live bank and expenses.
Maintenance tracking
Block-level visibility.
Task management.
Fire Check tracking
Block-level fire checks.
Records only.
Document Storage
Central block storage.
Docs and e-signing.
Notifications
Block events, deadlines.
Compliance reminders.
Required Expertise level
Volunteers, minimal exp.
Landlord focused.
Transparency for leaseholders
Leaseholder portal.
Tenant focused.
Cancel Anytime
Per-block, cancel anytime.
No minimum term.
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
Can I use Landlord Vision for RTM and also my let properties?
Landlord Vision is designed to support both small blocks and landlord portfolios. Freehold.Pro is block and RTM only. If you need one tool for blocks and lettings Landlord Vision may suit. If you need block only Freehold.Pro is built for that.
Which is better for block only management?
Freehold.Pro is built only for blocks and RTM with no landlord or lettings features. Landlord Vision covers small blocks and landlords so if you want block only tools Freehold.Pro is the dedicated option.
Does Landlord Vision have a resident portal?
Yes. Landlord Vision includes a resident portal for communication and access. Freehold.Pro also has a resident portal focused on block level service charge and compliance for directors and leaseholders.
How does Landlord Vision pricing compare with Freehold.Pro?
Landlord Vision starts from around £20 per month. Freehold.Pro uses per block pricing. Both can work for one or a few small blocks. The right choice depends on whether you want block only focus or block plus landlord features.
Can RTM directors use Landlord Vision?
Yes. Landlord Vision is aimed at small blocks and freeholders. Freehold.Pro is built only for RTM and blocks so the workflow and language are tuned for block directors rather than mixed block and landlord use.
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...
Landlord Vision is UK property management software for small blocks freeholders and landlords. It offers service charge accounts resident portal expense tracking live bank feeds compliance reminders and task management from around £20 per month. Freehold.Pro is built only for blocks and RTM with service charge accounting compliance scheduling and a resident portal in a block centric view. If you run a small block and also have let properties Landlord Vision can cover both. If you are an RTM board that wants block only focus and director duties at the centre Freehold.Pro is built for that.
Automation
Landlord Vision automates expense tracking bank feeds compliance reminders and service charge accounts for small blocks and landlords. Freehold.Pro automates block specific workflows such as service charge cycles compliance schedules fire checks and resident updates. Both support resident portals. Landlord Vision mixes block and landlord workflows. Freehold.Pro keeps everything block and RTM focused.
Compliance
Landlord Vision supports compliance with automatic reminders and document storage for small blocks and properties. Freehold.Pro focuses on block compliance and director duties such as fire safety inspections and audit trails. Both help with records. Freehold.Pro is tuned for RTM director obligations. Landlord Vision is tuned for general property and block compliance.
Workflow
Day to day Landlord Vision fits small block managers and freeholders who may also track lettings expenses and tasks. Freehold.Pro fits directors of one or a few blocks who want a clear block only picture of money tasks and resident communication. Both offer resident portals. Landlord Vision portals sit alongside landlord and expense features. Freehold.Pro portals sit in the context of the block and its directors only.
When Freehold.Pro Wins
Freehold.Pro wins when you are an RTM company or self managed block want block only tools with compliance scheduling and a resident portal and do not need landlord or lettings features.
When Landlord Vision Wins
Day to day Landlord Vision fits small block managers and freeholders who may also track lettings expenses and tasks. Freehold.Pro fits directors of one or a few blocks who want a clear block only picture of money tasks and resident communication. Both offer resident portals. Landlord Vision portals sit alongside landlord and expense features. Freehold.Pro portals sit in the context of the block and its directors only.
Best for Small Blocks
Both suit small blocks. Freehold.Pro is built only for blocks and RTM. Landlord Vision is built for small blocks and landlords so it can suit blocks that also have rental units.
Best for Big Blocks
Both target smaller setups. Freehold.Pro scales to a few blocks. Landlord Vision is for small blocks and property portfolios. Very large blocks may look at dedicated agent tools.
Best for RTM
Freehold.Pro is designed for RTM and shared freehold with director responsibilities at the centre. Landlord Vision can support RTM and freeholders but is not built only around block director duties.
Best for Landlords
Landlord Vision is positioned for small blocks and landlords with expense and compliance tracking. Freehold.Pro is block and RTM only and is not a landlord portfolio tool.
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