Why Block Guardian?
Purpose-built for UK leasehold block management. Not a repurposed tool from another industry.
The right tool for the job
Many blocks try to manage compliance with spreadsheets, or adapt generic project management tools like Trello or Asana. Some managing agents use lettings software designed for buy-to-let landlords. None of these were built for the specific requirements of UK leasehold block management — compliance categories, building hierarchies, leasehold voting rules, or audit-grade record keeping.
How we compare
| Feature | Block Guardian | Spreadsheets | Generic PM Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK compliance tracking (7 categories) | |||
| Automated compliance status updates | |||
| Multi-stage case management | Partial | ||
| Document versioning & deduplication | |||
| One-vote-per-unit polls | |||
| Immutable audit trail | |||
| Resident communication (messaging + noticeboard) | Partial | ||
| Asset lifecycle tracking | |||
| Multi-estate / portfolio support | Partial | ||
| Role-based access (4 levels) | Partial | ||
| Unlimited users included | |||
| Daily digest email notifications |
UK compliance tracking (7 categories)
Block Guardian
Spreadsheets
PM Tools
Automated compliance status updates
Block Guardian
Spreadsheets
PM Tools
Multi-stage case management
Block Guardian
Spreadsheets
PM Tools
PartialDocument versioning & deduplication
Block Guardian
Spreadsheets
PM Tools
One-vote-per-unit polls
Block Guardian
Spreadsheets
PM Tools
Immutable audit trail
Block Guardian
Spreadsheets
PM Tools
Resident communication (messaging + noticeboard)
Block Guardian
Spreadsheets
PM Tools
PartialAsset lifecycle tracking
Block Guardian
Spreadsheets
PM Tools
Multi-estate / portfolio support
Block Guardian
Spreadsheets
PM Tools
PartialRole-based access (4 levels)
Block Guardian
Spreadsheets
PM Tools
PartialUnlimited users included
Block Guardian
Spreadsheets
PM Tools
Daily digest email notifications
Block Guardian
Spreadsheets
PM Tools
Built specifically for UK leasehold blocks
Not a generic tool adapted for property. Not lettings software with a compliance add-on. Block Guardian was designed from the ground up for the specific needs of UK residential block management.
UK regulations built in
Seven compliance categories mapped to the actual regulations that apply to UK residential blocks — Fire Safety Order, Building Safety Act, Gas Safety Regulations, and more.
Leasehold hierarchy
Estate, building, sub-block, unit — the four-level hierarchy that matches how UK blocks are actually structured. Not a flat list of properties.
One-vote-per-unit
Polls enforce leasehold voting rules. One vote per unit, not per person — because that’s how decisions work in blocks of flats.
Role-based access
Four roles — Admin, Manager, Manager Read-Only, and Member — with 30+ granular permissions designed for the managing agent / director / resident dynamic.
GDPR-first communication
Residents can’t discover each other’s contact details. Private messaging is restricted to staff contacts by default. Compliant by design.
Audit-grade records
Immutable audit trail that cannot be modified or deleted. When accountability matters, the records are always there.
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