Introduction to Ad Hoc Property Management ltd

Empty Homes Agency National Conference

27th of November 2008

The Ad Hoc Solution
• Ad Hoc secures vacant properties by installing
trained and vetted property guardians to occupy the
property and use it as their own home.

• By having a physical presence, criminal damage,

squatting and other anti-social activities are
prevented.

• Guardians are on site to report any problems with

the buildings such as a burst pipe, leaking roof or a
rodent infestation which would otherwise go un-
noticed.
Company Profile

• Established in 1990 in Holland

• Over 4000 Managed Properties

• Over 8000 active Guardians

• Work with local councils, housing associations,

commercial entities, private landlords and not-for-
profit organisations
Our clients include
Guardian Profile

• All guardians are over 21 and working

• Strict vetting procedure includes checking photo
ID, proof of current address and obtaining
references from their employer and landlord as
well as an interview
• Guardians are trained and live by a code of
conduct which includes no pets, children or
smoking on the premises
• Guardians reside in the property on a non-tenancy
licence
The Legal Structure

Authorisation Agreement

Owner

Guardian Licence

Guardian
Advantages

• No relationship between owner and guardian

• No tenancy agreement means property can be

vacated with 2 weeks notice

• No change of use consent necessary as no tenancy

rights inferred
Suitable Buildings

• Any buildings that are wind- and water-tight and

not dilapidated

• Must have cold water, drainage and electricity

available

• Temporary boilers and shower units can be

installed if needed
Process

• Building survey for suitability and health and

safety issues

• Authorisation signed, any changes necessary made

to the building

• Guardians briefed and installed

• Tenure ended with two weeks notice, building

returned to owner
Client Projects

Client: Vestia Housing Association

Project: Redevelopment

Number of Houses: 247

Number of Guardians: 200

Management term: 2003 - ongoing

Projects

Client: Local Goverment of The Hague

Project: Redevelopment

Number of flats: 338

Number of Guardians: 338

Managed since: 2002 - 2007

 Projects

Client: Bromley London Borough

Project: Redevelopment

Number of Guardians: 10

Management term: 2007 -

ongoing
 Projects

Client:The Church of England

Project: Redevelopment

Number of Guardians: 4

Management term: 2008 -

ongoing
Projects

Client:DTZ Real Estate Management

Project: Sale
Type/sqm: Office building
Management term: 9 months
Number of Guardians: 7
Projects

Client: CB Richard Ellis

Project: unlet office building
Type of property: Office building
Management term: 4 months
Number of Guardians:5 Guardians
Projects

Client: Shell real estate services

Project: waiting demolition

Property type: Sport facility

Number of Guardians: 2

Managed from: 2004 - ongoing

 Projects

Client: Transport for London

Project: Road expansion scheme

Property type: 28 houses

Number of Guardians: 25

Managed from: 2006- ongoing

 Projects

Client: Churches of Kaatsheuvel

Project: sold
Property type: Church
Number of Guardians: 2
Managed from: 2007 - ongoing
Why Ad Hoc ?

• Low cost security solution

• Eliminates void periods

• Socially beneficial to guardian and community

• Regular inspections and reports on buildings

• Flexible and tailored

• No long contracts