When a property is left empty, issues can build up quickly. Whether it’s unwanted attention, maintenance challenges or the pressure of managing it from a distance, vacancy creates risks that are often overlooked. A considered approach can help reduce these pressures and maintain peace of mind.
Helping Private Landlords & PMAs Reduce Empty Property Risk and Related Costs
Owning an empty property can come with hidden risks. From escalating costs to unwanted attention, vacancies bring uncertainty. Ad Hoc offers a straightforward solution that helps keep your property in use, protected and ready for what comes next without added worry.
- Temporary occupation that adjusts to your project timelines
- Low-cost, low-effort alternative to traditional security
- Reduces risk of damage, complaints and costly surprises
Vacant Property Support You Can Rely On
With years of experience supporting private landlords, Ad Hoc offers a reliable way to keep your property protected in between uses. From enablement to oversight, we manage the process for you, offering peace of mind and reliable results.
The Hidden Costs of Leaving a Property Empty
Minimize the risks of vacancy
Squatting & Vandalism
Burglary & Theft
Deterioration and decrease in value
Fire hazard and safety risks
Unnoticed leaks
Products and Solutions
We provide a flexible, tailored approach to vacancy management. Each situation and property is unique, and we offer the right combination of solutions to protect your property and support your goals.
Residential Guardianship
Protect homes, flats, and non-residential buildings (such as schools or care homes) during transition.
Commercial Guardianship
Safeguard offices, retail, or mixed-use spaces through responsible short-term use.
Property Security
Professional measures for non-occupiable areas, reducing risks and costs.
Ad Hoc Security
Temporary occupation strategies that cut or remove empty property liabilities.
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
Why Ad Hoc works for them
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.
