Freehold.Pro vs Reapit Which Is Better for Self Managed Blocks?
Quick comparison TLDR
Bottom Line...
When to choose Freehold.Pro..
Choose Freehold.Pro if you run one or a few small blocks are an RTM company or share of freehold and want service charge accounting compliance scheduling and a resident portal without agency style complexity or scale.
When to choose
Reapit..
Choose Reapit if you are an estate or letting agency with branches and staff that needs one platform for sales lettings property management works orders compliance and client accounting across a large portfolio.
Quick verdict...
For self managed blocks and RTM directors Freehold.Pro is usually the better fit. For estate and letting agencies that need a full agency platform Reapit is built for their workflows and scale.
Freehold.Pro gives a leaseholder portal Reapit serves agents landlords and tenants.
Freehold.Pro schedules block compliance Reapit supports lettings and property compliance.
Freehold.Pro includes block service charge tools Reapit centres on client accounts.
Freehold.Pro pricing is per block Reapit is built for agency scale.
Freehold.Pro focuses on small RTM blocks Reapit targets estate agency branches.
Feature
Freehold.Pro
Competitor
Desktop & Mobile
Desktop and mobile.
Agent mobile apps.
Noticeboard
Block noticeboard included.
No block noticeboard.
Real-time finance
Live block position.
Client accounts, rent.
Maintenance tracking
Block-level visibility.
3rd party software.
Fire Check tracking
Block-level fire checks.
Portfolio safety records.
Document Storage
Central block storage.
Agency focused.
Notifications
Block events, deadlines.
Tasks across portfolio.
Required Expertise level
Volunteers, minimal exp.
Agency and accounts teams.
Transparency for leaseholders
Leaseholder portal.
Landlord focused.
Cancel Anytime
Per-block, cancel anytime.
Agency contracts.
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 Freehold.Pro and Reapit work together?
Some directors use Freehold.Pro for RTM blocks while their managing agent uses Reapit for lettings and agency work. In that setup Reapit handles agency operations and Freehold.Pro keeps block records clear for directors and residents.
Which is better for director compliance duties?
Freehold.Pro is built around block compliance schedules reminders and evidence for director duties. Reapit supports property and lettings compliance for agencies but does not centre on RTM director responsibilities.
Does Reapit provide a resident portal for leaseholders?
Reapit offers access for landlords and tenants in the context of agency property management. Freehold.Pro includes a resident portal focused on leaseholders in a specific block with service charge and compliance context.
How does Reapit pricing compare with Freehold.Pro for one block?
Reapit is priced for agency scale branches and users which is typically higher than a per block subscription. Freehold.Pro pricing is per block which can be simpler for one or a few RTM blocks.
Can I use Reapit just for one RTM block?
Reapit is built for estate and letting agencies with branches and portfolios. Freehold.Pro is tuned for small RTM blocks so setup and language fit volunteer directors better for block only 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...
Reapit is the leading UK estate agent software with AgencyCloud joining sales lettings property management works orders compliance and client accounts. It fits agencies from single branch to national chains. Freehold.Pro is built around the block and the leaseholder with service charge accounting compliance and a resident portal for small RTM blocks. If you run a block as volunteer directors Freehold.Pro keeps everything in one block centric view. If you run an agency with staff and branches Reapit puts pipelines deals and client accounting at the centre.
Automation
Reapit automates agency workflows such as applicant matching viewings works orders Fixflo style repairs rent runs and compliance across many properties and landlords. Freehold.Pro automates block specific workflows such as service charge runs compliance schedules fire safety checks and resident communications. For an agency Reapit reduces repetitive work across the portfolio. For a small RTM block Freehold.Pro reduces manual chasing and spreadsheets for directors.
Compliance
Reapit helps estate and letting agents with property compliance works orders and tenant and landlord obligations across the portfolio. Freehold.Pro focuses on block compliance and director duties such as fire risk assessments inspections and record keeping at block level. If you are an RTM company Freehold.Pro makes it easier to see what is due and where evidence is stored. If you are an agency Reapit aligns with broader regulatory and maintenance work.
Workflow
Day to day Reapit fits negotiators property managers and accounts teams who manage many instructions tenancies and landlords. Work flows around pipelines tasks works orders and client ledgers. Freehold.Pro fits directors of one or a few blocks who need a simple block centric workspace for money tasks and resident updates. Both track repairs and communication. Freehold.Pro does it in the context of a single block. Reapit spreads work across a wider agency portfolio.
When Freehold.Pro Wins
Freehold.Pro wins when you are an RTM company or self managed block have one or a few blocks and want service charge accounting compliance scheduling and a resident portal without agency platform complexity.
When Reapit Wins
Day to day Reapit fits negotiators property managers and accounts teams who manage many instructions tenancies and landlords. Work flows around pipelines tasks works orders and client ledgers. Freehold.Pro fits directors of one or a few blocks who need a simple block centric workspace for money tasks and resident updates. Both track repairs and communication. Freehold.Pro does it in the context of a single block. Reapit spreads work across a wider agency portfolio.
Best for Small Blocks
Freehold.Pro is built for small blocks with volunteer directors who want structure around service charges compliance and resident access. Reapit can support blocks only as part of a wider agency portfolio.
Best for Big Blocks
Reapit scales with branches staff and portfolio size. Freehold.Pro targets small blocks so very large estates or agency portfolios are better served by Reapit or similar agency platforms.
Best for RTM
Freehold.Pro is designed for RTM and shared freehold with service charge compliance and resident access at the centre. Reapit supports block work only in the context of agency lettings and management.
Best for Landlords
Reapit is strong for landlords who work with agents and for agencies that manage many tenancies and properties. Freehold.Pro is focused on blocks and leaseholders not individual landlord portfolios.
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