Self-Managed Block Software: What You Need (and What You Can Skip)

Self-managing a residential block saves £3,000–£8,000 a year in managing agent fees. But the savings only hold if you stay organised. The blocks that fail at self-management usually fail on communication and record-keeping — not because the work is too hard, but because they have no system.

Essential software for self-managed blocks

• Resident communication platform (announcements, not chat).
• Recorded voting for block decisions.
• Document library for insurance, accounts, minutes and contracts.
• Company accounting software or a good spreadsheet (your accountant will advise).

Software you can skip

• Enterprise property management suites.
• Maintenance ticketing systems (unless you have a large block with daily issues).
• Generic project management tools adapted for blocks.
• Anything that requires a training session to use.

The minimum viable stack

One communication platform + one accountant + qualified contractors = a self-managed block that works. CommonCouncil covers the communication layer for free during early access. Everything else you probably already have.