Vacant care homes are often at greater risk due to their location and former use. They can draw unwanted attention and lead to costly issues if left unmanaged. Ad Hoc provides a simple way to keep these buildings safe and respected while plans are finalised.
Flexible Protection for Vacant Care Facilities
Up to 80% of temporarily closed care homes face challenges when reopening due to deterioration. Ad Hoc offers a practical way to keep your property protected during transition, giving you time to plan your next steps without the burden of managing vacancy.
- Temporary occupation aligned with your timeline
- Cost-saving approach
- Reduces risks linked to anti-social behaviour
- Condition of the property remains preserved
Specialist Support for Care Home and Healthcare Groups
Our team has worked with care groups and healthcare providers across the UK, offering trusted solutions that protect vacant buildings while supporting your operational and reputational goals. Where possible, we also support social outreach by redistributing unwanted items from former care facilities to local charities or community groups, reducing clearance costs and giving resources a second life.
Reducing Vacancy-Related Risks in the Care Sector
Minimize the risks of vacancy
Accelerated deterioration
Increased risk of vandalism, squatting, or theft
Rising insurance premiums
Expensive clearance and maintenance costs
Reputational damage
Delays to reopening or redevelopment
Missed opportunities for social impact
Ad Hoc Together
We recognise the importance of contributing to the areas where we operate.
Through Ad Hoc Together, we support local initiatives that help improve neighbourhoods and bring people together. A well-maintained and active environment benefits everyone, and we’re proud to back those working to make a positive impact in their community.
The Impact of Guardianship for Our Clients
”Since the beginning of our partnership with Ad Hoc in 2016, we have consistently benefited from their outstanding service in managing our vacant properties. Ad Hoc and its Property Guardians provide us with peace of mind, ensuring our properties are safeguarded against theft, squatting, and other anti-social activities.
Senior Regeneration ManagerBarnet Homes
Over the past nine years, we have entrusted Ad Hoc with the management of over 600 residential properties across six regeneration schemes, alongside additional security measures tailored to protect our estates.
Their professionalism and reliability have been pivotal to the success of our development project
Colindale Estate – Barnet Homes
”Ad Hoc have provided an excellent service in providing Guardians in our empty and often vulnerable Churches and Vicarages. They have proved to be very professional in their attitude and we anticipate using their services for the foreseeable future
Property Manager
Anglican Diocese of Liverpool
Ad Hoc safeguarded a vulnerable consecrated church by placing Property Guardians who protected the building, reduced costs, and kept it in good condition during redevelopment.
”Over the past 9 years, we have entrusted Ad Hoc with the management of over 600 residential properties across 6 regeneration schemes, alongside additional security measures tailored to protect our estates. Their professionalism and reliability have been pivotal to the success of our development projects.
Senior Regeneration Manager
Whitefields Estate
Ad Hoc kept the Whitefields Estate secure and cost‑efficient by managing void homes with Guardians and targeted security throughout the regeneration programme.
”Thanks to Ad Hoc’s security service, a major investment scheme for the site is now progressing free from delay, providing Tufnell Park and surrounding residents with a great gastro-pub offering.
Enterprise Inns
Tufnells Public House
Ad Hoc protected the vacant Tufnells Public House by placing Property Guardians and managing the site to prevent squatting, maintain its condition and give the landlord flexibility during delayed redevelopment.
”Our collaboration with Ad Hoc has transformed long-vacant homes into thriving spaces, improving community safety and offering a path to permanent tenancies.
Gentoo Group
Gentoo Group
Ad Hoc helped Gentoo bring long‑vacant homes back into use by placing Property Guardians who improved safety, reduced costs, and revitalised neighbourhoods across struggling North East estates.
We are very fortunate to work with these amazing partners
What Our Healthcare Partners Say
Tailored Solutions
Looking for the right solution for your vacant property? We provide options such as Residential Guardianship, Workspace Occupation, Charity Occupation and Property Security to keep your building protected and in use.
Fill out the form for a free, no-obligation conversation. We’ll be in touch to explore the best approach for your property.
- Temporary occupancy based on a loan agreement;
- Temporary rental;
- Temporary management by entrepreneurs based on a loan agreement;
- Ready-to-move-in office space;
- Security.
Curious about what Ad Hoc can do for your vacant property?
Request a free consultation. We’ll contact you as soon as possible to discuss the possibilities.
