Case Studies

These case studies highlight how Ad Hoc combines property occupation with tailored security solutions to address complex challenges. By reducing risk, cutting costs, and supporting regeneration, we deliver measurable impact for property owners and communities alike.

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Colindale Estate – Barnet HomesResidential Property Guardianship

Colindale Estate – Barnet Homes

Ad Hoc supports Barnet Homes during the long‑term regeneration of Colindale Estate by occupying vacant flats with vetted local Property Guardians, providing continuous estate‑wide presence that reduced antisocial behaviour and protected empty homes from deterioration. The scheme delivers significant cost savings, preserved older housing stock and generated social value by providing affordable accommodation while maintaining stability for remaining residents.
Homesdale – Pilgrims’ Friend SocietyResidential Property Guardianship

Homesdale – Pilgrims’ Friend Society

Ad Hoc secured and maintained a vacant former care home in Wanstead by placing 18 vetted Property Guardians, providing continuous on‑site presence that eliminated security risks and prevented building deterioration. The scheme protected the asset during its transition to redevelopment while delivering cost savings and affordable accommodation for local professionals.
Whitefields EstateResidential Property Guardianship

Whitefields Estate

We helped manage and secure the Whitefields Estate during its large‑scale regeneration by protecting over 250 void properties, reducing vacant‑unit costs, preventing antisocial behaviour, and ensuring every home was handed back on time to keep the project on schedule.
Gentoo GroupResidential Property Guardianship

Gentoo Group

By placing working adults into long‑vacant homes, Gentoo was able to restore safety, cut security and holding costs, and improve neighbourhood confidence while bringing neglected properties back into use across some of the North East’s most challenging areas.
Magenta LivingResidential Property Guardianship

Magenta Living

A Property Guardian approach transformed a Birkenhead estate for Magenta Living by reducing long‑standing anti‑social behaviour, improving conditions in vacant flats, boosting resident confidence, and ensuring all units were returned quickly to support redevelopment.
Southern Housing GroupResidential Property Guardianship

Southern Housing Group

Ad Hoc protected Southern Housing Group’s Market Estate during its regeneration by placing vetted Property Guardians in empty flats, preventing squatting, improving safety for remaining residents, and maintaining the condition of the buildings at no additional cost.