Google Ads for Block Management Companies UK

Google Ads for Block Management Companies UK

More new block enquiries and tenant leads. Less wasted spend.

Specialist Google Ads management for UK block management firms. Built around the work you actually want, new new block instructions, leaseholder services and block management. Real bookings, not directory tyre kickers.

Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising certified specialist Built for UK businesses 90 day improvement promise
Campaigns • Last 30 days
Block Management Companies, Example performance
Calls booked
312
+24% MoM
Cost per enquiry
£18.40
-31% vs avg
Conv. rate
11.2%
+2.1pp
Wasted spend
£0
Negatives in place
Calls bookedCost per enquiry

Illustrative dashboard. Real client snapshot in Real Results below.

Google AdsCertified Specialist
UK BasedUK clients, UK accounts
90 day promiseOr I keep working free
TransparentFlat fees, no surprises
Why block management firms win on Google Ads

Google captures the moment someone needs an block management firm now.

SEO is slow to build. Directories bring volume but the wrong fit. Facebook ads catch people who weren’t actively looking. Google Ads put you in front of RTM directors and freeholders the second they type “block management firm near me” into their phone. That’s why it works for trades that solve urgent problems.

High intent

“RTM wants to switch managing agent” searches convert hard

An RTM director unhappy with their current managing agent rarely shops more than three names. They Google “switch block management firm in [town]”, click a credible local result, fill in the contact form, and hear back within a day. UK average conversion rate for block management firm searches is 9%+, twice the average across home services.

Local geo

Postcode level targeting cuts the wasted spend

Most block management firms work a 15 25 mile radius. Google Ads lets us bid only inside that radius, exclude postcodes you don’t serve, and weight bids higher in your most profitable patches. No wasted clicks from someone 80 miles away.

Service split

New block instructions, RTM switches and developer handovers each get their own campaign

A leaseholder searching “Free Valuation Birmingham” wants a different message and price than a leaseholder searching “block management”. I build a campaign for each so the ad, the landing page and the bid all match the job.

Call tracking

Every call is tracked back to the keyword that booked it

No call tracking means no clue what’s working. I hook up call tracking on every campaign so you know which keywords pay back, which ones to kill, and which ones to scale.

Negatives

A real negative keyword list keeps tyre kickers out

“Block Management Companies courses”, “block management firm salary”, “block management firm training”, “free”, “DIY”, these search terms drain budgets daily. I block them on day one and keep the negatives list updated every month so your spend only buys real job enquiries.

Ad scheduling

Bids ramp up at the times enquiries actually convert

Most block management firm calls come between 7am and 10am, plus a second spike at 5 7pm. I schedule bid uplift in those windows and dial back when nobody’s calling. Your budget gets spent when it earns the most.

Block Management Companies campaigns I run

Built around the jobs that actually pay.

No generic “Block Management Near You, Call Now” garbage. Each service gets its own ad copy, landing message and bid strategy so the right enquiry lands in your inbox, not the wrong one.

New block instructions
RTM advisory
Section 20 administration
Service charge accounting
Insurance procurement
Planned maintenance scheduling
Major works oversight
AGM & EGM support
UK block management firm benchmarks 2025 26

The numbers most agencies won’t show you.

£4.50, £12.00
Average UK CPC (varies by service + region)
5% to 8%
Conversion rate (UK property sector benchmark)
£85, £200
Realistic cost per qualified valuation booking (properly managed)
£1,000, £4,000
Sensible monthly ad budget (single branch block management firm)

Source: 2025 UK property and block management Google Ads benchmarks. Anyone quoting tighter numbers without seeing your account is guessing.

How I work

A simple 4 step process. No 90 day onboarding waffle.

01

Free audit

If you’re already running ads, I dig through the account and write you a plain English audit of what’s broken and what to fix first. If you’re new, I map a clean structure round your services and area.

02

Build & launch

Service split campaigns, geo and schedule dialled in, conversion and call tracking wired up, negative keywords seeded, ad copy written by a human. Live within 7 to 10 days of go ahead.

03

Optimise weekly

Search terms reviewed, negatives added, bids tweaked, ad copy tested, landing pages improved. Monthly update on what changed and what’s coming next.

04

Scale

Once cost per call is sub-£250 consistently, I widen the radius, layer on remarketing, add new services and grow the budget without breaking what’s working.

Real ad examples

This is what your search ads should actually look like.

Three quick mockups. Each one targets a different search intent. Each one uses the structure, sitelinks and callouts that turn impressions into booked jobs.

RTM SWITCH
Sponsored · Mmodernblockmanagement.co.uk
https://www.modernblockmanagement.co.uk › rtm-switch

RTM Looking To Switch | Modern Block Management

ARMA-style standards, RICS Service Charge Residential Code aware. Transparent budgets, Section 20 process handled in full. Free 24-hour audit of your current managing agent before you commit. Smooth 30 day handover.

DEVELOPER HANDOVER
Sponsored · Nnewbuildblockcare.co.uk
https://www.newbuildblockcare.co.uk › handover

New Build Handover Specialists | Developer Liaison

End to end handover from developer to leaseholders. NHBC liaison, snagging schedules, planned maintenance reserve set up day one. Transparent service charge budgets prepared before legal completion.

S20 + RICS COMPLIANT
Sponsored · Lleaseholdcompliance.co.uk
https://www.leaseholdcompliance.co.uk › audit

Section 20 Compliant Block Management | Free Audit

Section 20 administered in line with the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985. RICS service charge accounts. Independent insurance procurement, no hidden commission. Free 24-hour audit of your current managing agent.

Illustrative mockups. Live campaigns rotate 15+ headline and description combinations so Google can find which lines convert in your area.

Real client. Real numbers.

Lifetime numbers from my UK home services portfolio.

The numbers below are from a UK home improvement client I’ve managed since December 2022. The principles, structure and discipline are exactly what I apply to block management firm accounts, same playbook, just plugged into your services and your area.

£1.36M+
Lifetime ad spend managed
21,700+
Conversions delivered
93.3%
Google Ads optimisation score
13.5×
ROAS (return on ad spend)
Since takeover (Dec 2022)
13,400+ qualified leads
£4,200 client average order value
13.5x estimated return on ad spend
Real leads, scaled with confidence. Budget still has headroom against Google's own recommendation.

Live UK home improvement client account, anonymised. Lifetime performance under my management. Not an block management firm account, I’ve been honest about that. The mechanics are identical.

Google Ads vs Local Services Ads

Should you run Google Ads, Local Services Ads, or both?

Short answer: most established block management firms want both. Here’s how they actually differ and which one earns first.

Google Ads (PPC)

More control. More room to scale.

Pay per click. You control keywords, ad copy, landing pages, geo, schedule, bidding. Best when you want to grow predictably, target specific services (block management, RTM advisory, Section 20 administration), or already have lead capture set up. This is what I manage day in, day out.

Local Services Ads

Pay per lead. Sit at the very top.

Pay only when someone calls or messages you. Sit above standard Google Ads with the Google Guaranteed badge, strong trust signal for residential work. Less control, less scalable, but a solid extra lead source once you’re verified.

My recommendation

Start with Google Ads. Layer LSAs once you’ve got data.

Google Ads first because I can prove it pays back, dial in your services, and feed the LSA quality score with positive reviews. Once cost per call is steady, I help you get verified for LSAs and run both. Most clients see 30 50% more leads from running both.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Setup included with a 3-month start 90 day improvement promise

Core

Spend up to £1,500/m

Perfect for new businesses getting started with Google Ads.

£295/month
£695-setupINCLUDED
  • Account setup or review
  • Campaign structure & targeting
  • Keyword & search term management
  • Conversion tracking essentials
  • Monthly optimisation & reporting
Get Started

Growth

Spend £5,000 – £10,000/m

For ambitious businesses ready to scale more aggressively.

£895/month
£695-setupINCLUDED
  • Everything in Performance, plus:
  • Advanced testing & CRO insights
  • Landing page recommendations
  • Competitor analysis
  • Strategic growth planning
Get Started

Strategic

Spend £10,000+/m

For larger budgets needing tailored strategy, oversight and scale.

From
£1,295+/month
£695-setupINCLUDED
  • Everything in Growth, plus:
  • Bespoke account strategy
  • Advanced budget allocation
  • Multi-campaign growth roadmap
  • Priority support & strategy calls
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How it works

Plans run on a 3-month initial term, then monthly rolling with 30 days notice. Ad spend is additional and goes directly to Google.

90 Day Improvement Promise

No improvement in 90 days? I work for free until you see it.

90 Day Improvement Promise

If I can’t show clear, measurable improvements in your block management firm Google Ads account within 90 days, I’ll continue managing your account at no management fee for up to a further 90 days, subject to the full Promise terms. That’s how confident I am in the work.

Frequently asked

Block Management Google Ads, answered straight.

Real questions from real block management firms running their own ads.

How much should a block management firm spend on Google Ads in the UK?
Most block management firms run well on £750 to £3,000 a month. That’s enough monthly budget to cover RTM switch keywords, developer handover terms and freeholder-led searches across a city or county footprint. A single won instruction at £15,000+ per year in fees usually pays back the spend many times over.
What’s a realistic cost per new block enquiry?
Across my UK accounts, qualified new-block enquiries land between £100 and £300. That looks high compared to a trades CPL, but the LTV is on a different scale. A 30 unit block at £25 per unit per month is £9,000 a year in management fees, and most blocks stay with a good managing agent for many years.
How long until I see results?
First leaseholder and RTM director enquiries usually arrive in 2 to 4 weeks. Signed instructions take longer because the buying cycle involves RTM votes, AGM agendas and notice periods on the outgoing agent. I benchmark progress weekly on impressions, CTR, qualified enquiry rate and won instruction value.
Can you take over my existing Google Ads account?
Yes. I audit your current account inside 24 hours — quality scores, match types, wasted spend, conversion tracking and S20 / RICS landing page alignment. I either rebuild on the same account or migrate to a new one if the historical data is too messy to recover.
Should I do Google Ads or Local Services Ads first?
Google Ads first. LSA pay-per-lead pricing doesn’t always make sense for block management lead values, and Google’s verification process leans residential trades. Once Google Ads is profitable, layer LSAs to capture extra share of voice on local block management searches.
Do you handle the calls and enquiry forms?
I track every call and form lead back to the keyword and ad that produced it, then pass it straight to your team. Block management is too relationship-led for outsourced answering — RTM directors and freeholders expect to speak to a named property manager, not a call centre.
Can you target specific postcodes or radius?
Yes — postcode and radius targeting is core to a clean block management campaign. I focus spend on the streets and developments where your team can realistically attend AGMs, EGMs and on-site inspections, instead of burning budget on areas you can’t operationally cover.
What if my campaign isn’t profitable?
I run a 90 day improvement promise. If qualified new-block enquiries don’t improve inside 90 days of launch, I keep working without management fees until they do. Most accounts hit positive ROI inside the first quarter once tracking and negative keywords are clean.
Will Google Ads work for a newer firm without ARMA or TPI accreditation yet?
Yes, but you’ll need other trust signals on the landing page — named directors, RICS Service Charge Residential Code awareness, sample S20 packs, transparent fee schedules, accountant-prepared service charge reports. I help structure the page so RTM directors see credibility before they see a fee number.
Will my ads reference Section 20, RICS or service charge transparency?
Where it converts, yes. RTM directors and switching freeholders search for very specific compliance concerns — Section 20 process, planned maintenance reserve, transparent insurance procurement, ARMA-style standards. Ads that reference these signals usually out-perform generic block management copy.
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