Key Achievements
Reduced Anti-Social Behaviour
Significant savings on void-related charges and maintenance.
Properties Brought Back Into Use
100% of units were returned within the 31-day notice period from the moment of request, helping keep build schedules on track.
Improved Property Condition
Thousands of staff hours saved as we took over inspections, compliance, and call-outs.
Cost Savings
Affordable housing created for key workers, delivering measurable community benefits.
The Property
An estate in Birkenhead that had long suffered from serious anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Previous efforts to resolve these issues had been unsuccessful over several years, leaving the estate unstable. Magenta Living engaged Ad Hoc to restore security and stability to the property.
The Challenges
- Persistent Anti-Social Behaviour – The estate had a long-standing reputation for serious ASB, creating an unsafe and unsettling environment.
- Difficulty attracting suitable occupants – The area’s reputation deterred reliable, responsible tenants from moving in.
- Declining resident confidence and community morale – Ongoing problems discouraged neighbourly engagement, growth, and overall community well-being.
Our Solutions
We implemented Ad Hoc’s Property Guardian Solution:
- Placed mature, working professionals into the vacant flats on a temporary basis.
- Provided full transparency about local challenges during the application process while highlighting the affordability and flexibility of the scheme.
- Maintained regular contact with Guardians and residents to ensure a positive environment.
- Guardians improved flat conditions, deterred anti-social behaviour, and restored peace of mind for long-term tenants.
- Delivered a socially responsible, cost-effective solution, providing affordable accommodation to key workers while protecting valuable housing stock.
”Magenta have worked inpartnership with Ad Hoc for anumber of years initially using AdHoc for Guardians in longterm void properties awaiting adecision on their futures, thissaved the company on securitycosts and kept in a presence inthe block to deter vandalism
Magenta Living
Why Ad Hoc?
We are the trusted name in protecting vacant properties across the UK and Europe.
With over 35 years of experience, we are on a mission to bring empty buildings back into use and communities back to life.
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.
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