Comparisons
Block management compared
Honest side-by-side comparisons for directors deciding how to run their block — managing agents, WhatsApp, and block software.
Managing agent vs self-manage
Honest comparison of using a managing agent versus self-managing a UK residential block — costs, time, control and when each option makes sense.
Read comparisonCommonCouncil vs WhatsApp
WhatsApp is free and familiar — but it loses decisions and documents. See how CommonCouncil compares for running a UK residential block.
Read comparisonBest block software UK
Comparing block management software for UK residential blocks — what to look for, what enterprise tools offer, and where CommonCouncil fits for self-managed blocks.
Read comparisonCommonCouncil vs Blocks Online
Blocks Online is full accounting software built for professional managing agents. CommonCouncil is communication-first software for self-managed blocks. Here is an honest comparison.
Read comparisonCommonCouncil vs Blockman
Blockman is service charge accounting software for property managers. CommonCouncil is communication software for self-managed blocks. See how they compare.
Read comparisonCommonCouncil vs MRI Software
MRI Software is enterprise proptech for global portfolios. CommonCouncil is lightweight software for a single UK block. Here is when each makes sense.
Read comparisonCommonCouncil vs INOX Living
INOX Living is AI accounting and invoice software for managing agents. CommonCouncil is communication software for self-managed blocks. An honest comparison.
Read comparisonSoftware compared (2026)
A side-by-side comparison of UK block management software — Blocks Online, Blockman, MRI Software, INOX Living and CommonCouncil — and which fits self-managed blocks.
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