What Ad Hoc Property Management does

Ad Hoc Property Management Ltd is a UK-based property guardianship operator that matches vetted individual guardians with vacant residential and commercial properties under short rolling license agreements, providing property owners with a lower-cost alternative to traditional security and void management. The company was founded in the Netherlands in 1990, entered the UK market in 2006, and is incorporated in England and Wales as part of the privately-held Ad Hoc Group, with no external institutional investors disclosed. It operates from a London headquarters and seven additional regional offices (Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Bristol, Birmingham, Cambridge, Glasgow) with 60+ employees, and is a founding member of the Property Guardian Providers Association (PGPA).

The product portfolio spans residential guardianship (Ad Hoc Living), commercial and workspace occupation (Ad Hoc Workspace), charity occupation, traditional security services through the Ad Hoc Security subsidiary (mobile CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, manned guarding), and a community engagement programme (Ad Hoc Together, including the Guardian Angel competition). The underlying technology comprises an online property-listing and pre-registration platform, a workspace-specific registration and waiting-list system with credit-reference integration via Blinc, internal license agreement management supporting 28-day rolling notices for guardians and 31-day notices for owners, and physical security hardware for properties not suitable for guardianship.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly license fees paid by guardians (typically £300-£1,200+ PCM depending on property type, size and location, often inclusive of utilities and council tax) and by workspace tenants on 28-day rolling agreements, supplemented by managed-services revenue from Ad Hoc Security for CCTV, alarms and manned guarding. Go-to-market is dual-sided: a self-serve online portal for individual guardians and workspace seekers, paired with a direct field sales team targeting property owners across local authorities, housing associations, care groups, property management agents, private landlords and faith groups. Pricing is publicly disclosed via property listings, but headline revenue figures are not.

Name

Ad Hoc Property Management

Legal name

Ad Hoc Property Management Ltd

Website

https://adhocproperty.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ad Hoc Property Management is a UK property guardian operator matching vetted individuals with vacant residential and commercial properties under short rolling licence agreements, serving local authorities, housing associations, care groups, landlords and faith groups across eight regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacant Property Management

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Nonresidential Property Managers (531312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacant Property & Construction Site Guarding (Residential) (HSAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Vacant property management
• Property guardianship services
• Commercial workspace occupation
• Vacant property security
• Charity building occupation

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Guardian Licensing Fees: Monthly license fees paid by guardians for occupation of vacant properties. Fees range from £300-£1200+ PCM depending on property type, size, and location. Includes utility bills and council tax in many cases.
2. Workspace Guardian Fees: Commercial occupation fees for businesses, sole traders, charities, and creatives occupying vacant commercial spaces. Rolling 28-day license agreements with flexible terms.
3. Property Protection Services: Traditional security services including manned guarding, mobile CCTV towers, intruder alarms, and access control systems provided through Ad Hoc Security subsidiary.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ad Hoc Property Management provides vacant property protection through a property guardian model that matches vetted individuals (guardians) with owners of vacant residential and commercial buildings under flexible rolling licence agreements. The offering spans residential guardianship (Ad Hoc Living), commercial workspace occupation (Ad Hoc Workspace), charity building use, and traditional security services (via subsidiary Ad Hoc Security) including mobile CCTV towers, alarms and manned guarding.

Product overview

Ad Hoc Property Management offers a unified platform of vacant property protection services centred on Property Guardianship. The core offering combines residential and commercial guardianship (Ad Hoc Living and Ad Hoc Workspace) with traditional security solutions (Ad Hoc Security), complemented by community initiatives (Ad Hoc Together). Property owners receive comprehensive protection through occupation, monitoring and maintenance while guardians gain affordable, flexible housing and workspace options. The portfolio also includes charity occupation partnerships and an annual Guardian Angel recognition programme.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ad Hoc Living: Property guardian scheme offering affordable, flexible living opportunities in vacant properties for individuals meeting eligibility criteria.
• Ad Hoc Workspace
• Ad Hoc Together

Products and services

• Property Guardianship Core service matching vetted property guardians with owners of vacant residential properties under flexible rolling licence agreements with 28-day notice, providing occupation-based security and protecting properties against squatting, vandalism and deterioration.
• Ad Hoc Living Residential guardianship scheme providing affordable, flexible accommodation in vacant properties for individuals meeting eligibility criteria, on rolling 28-day licence agreements with monthly license fees.
• Ad Hoc Workspace Flexible workspace occupation service connecting professionals, creatives, charities and entrepreneurs with affordable temporary workspaces in vacant commercial buildings under rolling 28-day licence agreements.
• Ad Hoc Security Traditional property security services including mobile CCTV towers, fixed CCTV systems, smart alarm systems, access control, physical protections and manned guarding for vacant properties unsuitable for guardianship.
• Charity Occupation Programme providing temporary use of vacant buildings by registered charities and non-profits for community initiatives, helping property owners maintain occupation while supporting meaningful causes.
• Commercial Occupation

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 13,000 people already living as guardians with tens of thousands applying, demonstrating strong demand
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Property Guardian Providers Association (PGPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAd Hoc is a founding member of the Property Guardian Providers Association, which upholds high industry standards. The Association's guidelines ensure compliance with legal responsibilities, with annual audits confirming commitment to quality service and Guardian care. The PGPA also provides a Redress Scheme for external escalation of complaints.
• Ad Hoc SecuritycoreOthersAd Hoc Security provides traditional security services including CCTV, intruder alarms, access control systems, physical protections, and manned guards for properties not suitable for guardianship. Operates as separate entity at adhocsecurity.co.uk.
• BlincsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCredit reference agency used by Ad Hoc to assess affordability and financial suitability of guardian applicants. Ad Hoc obtains credit reference information from Blinc under legitimate interests and contractual requirements.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VPS (Vacant Property Specialists): UK's largest vacant property protection company offering security, inspections, and property guardian services for vacant commercial and residential buildings - direct full-service competitor to Ad Hoc.
• Live-In Guardians: One of the UK's largest property guardianship providers, matching vetted guardians with vacant residential and commercial properties under license agreements - direct competitor to Ad Hoc Living and Workspace.
• Camelot Property Guardians: UK property guardian provider offering license-based placements in vacant buildings; competes head-to-head with Ad Hoc Living in residential guardianship.
• Low Cost Living: UK-based property guardian provider placing vetted individuals in vacant residential and commercial properties - comparable to Ad Hoc's subscription guardianship model.
• SISCO Vacant Property Services: UK vacant property management and security company providing guarding, CCTV, and inspection services for vacant properties; comparable to Ad Hoc's broader vacant property protection offering.

Broad incumbents

• G4S / Allied Universal: Global security services giant offering manned guarding, CCTV, alarms and facility services; competes with Ad Hoc Security for institutional vacant property contracts.
• Mitie: Major UK security and property services firm offering guarding, mobile patrol, and property management; competes with Ad Hoc Security and full-service vacant property offerings.
• Securitas: Global security services leader providing manned guarding, remote CCTV, and alarm monitoring for vacant properties; comparable to Ad Hoc Security's traditional security offering.
• ISS A/S: Global facility services provider offering security, cleaning, and property support; competes with Ad Hoc for outsourced property protection at large commercial portfolios.
• Savills: Large UK/international real estate services firm offering property management, valuation, and advisory; analogous to Ad Hoc at the institutional property owner relationship level but operating at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AdHocPropertyGuardians
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ad-hoc-property-management
• Instagraminstagram.com/adhocpropertyguardians
• Xx.com/adhocguardians

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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