The smart alternative for vacant property

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1 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SECURE FLEXIBLE MANAGED Residential guardians Commercial guardians SMART Alarm systems Security guards cyclops smartcam towers The smart alternative for vacant property

2 Ad Hoc provides an unrivalled package of security options for every type of property or land owner. The company was founded in the Netherlands in 1990, and we have since become the European market leader in providing a property occupation model that protects vacant properties from any potential threats. Ad Hoc was established in the UK in 2006, and from our nine regional offices we manage hundreds of buildings through our extensive range of security solutions which include smart alarms, security guards, Cyclops Smartcam Towers, commercial guardians and a network of thousands of responsible residential guardians. We continue to grow, with more offices due to open. Contents 01 Who we are 02 What we do 02 The way we work 04 Who we work for 06 Why clients need property protection 07 Your questions answered 08 Property Guardians 10 Peace of mind Insurance Legal framework 11 A socially responsible solution 12 Our network

3 Who we are There are thousands of empty properties in the UK including flats, houses, offices, churches and libraries. Many are in town centres or beautiful countryside where it is often very expensive to either live or work. They may be vacant for many reasons waiting to be sold or to gain planning permission, or because the owners are overseas. Ad Hoc s solution helps both the property owners and working people who are looking for low-cost accommodation. Uniquely we offer a one-stop solution for all our clients property protection needs. Our one-stop approach gives our clients complete peace of mind, whether it s through providing our property occupation model, smart alarm system or security guard offering right through to our Cyclops Smartcam Towers. Through our Property Occupation Model we put properties back into temporary use (either commercially or residentially) with the assurance that they are totally protected. Owners are safe in the knowledge their properties remain secure and properly maintained, but also, and very importantly, it is a cost effective way of bringing otherwise unaffordable accommodation back into the market for use. We take pride in the social benefits our business model delivers, protecting our clients assets and creating affordable commerical or residential accommodation that improves the local environment and helps to keep neighbourhoods safe. Our vision is that every building in the UK be it residential or commercial is secure and available for people to live or work in and, in doing so, we help to make communities thrive. Ad Hoc offers a tailored security solution to property owners who invariably have different security needs at different times in the lifecycle of their property ownership. Simon Finneran Managing Director Ad Hoc Property Owners Ltd 01

4 What we do We offer complete protection and security provision for both commercial and residential property through our flexible, tailor-made, cost effective solutions. Secure We have over 25 years of experience in offering a professional and courteous service protecting vacant property of all sizes and types. We provide a solution for any property, with clients able to choose which of our services best meet their needs. Our transparent contracts and bespoke insurance policies are easily understood and protect your interests as property owner. We are market leaders in providing property protection via property occupation by residential or commercial guardians. Our security, protection and management services include: Residential Guardians Commercial Guardians Security guards Smart alarm systems Cyclops Smartcam Towers The way we work We prevent threats and risks to your building by having someone live or work in it in it for as long as you require. Their presence deters vandalism and squatting, and ensures any maintenance issues like burst pipes can be quickly identified and resolved. Buildings are kept alive and cared for, and also provide affordable accommodation to responsible, working people. Our smart alarm systems, Cyclops Smartcam Towers and security guard services are an attractive alternative for property owners who have particular challenges, which may include requiring an immediate security solution for a short period or because a property is not yet suitable for our Property Occupation Model. 1. Guardians 2. Security services 3. Legal framework 4. Cost 5. Handback Our Property Occupation Model increases the security of your commercial or residential building by having someone residing or working in it. Ad Hoc security guards, smart alarms or Cyclops Smartcam Towers offer protection for your property and land 24 hours a day. In addition we regularly inspect your premises The legal structure of the Property Occupation Model is straightforward. No tenancy rights are granted to Ad Hoc or to our commercial and residential guardians. All our services are flexible and cost effective, yet provide maximum security for your property. In relation to our Property Occupation Model, we require just 31 days notice to hand your property back to you. 02 Ad Hoc Property Owners Ltd

5 Flexible Managed We require just 31 days notice to hand your property back to you. On receipt of your notice requesting your property back, we issue notice to either the commercial or residential guardian, or in some cases both and start working with them immediately for their eventual relocation to another Ad Hoc property. We do our best to rehouse our guardians. At the agreed time and date, one of Ad Hoc s staff will meet you on site to hand back the property. The legal structure is straightforward. The property owner grants us a Property Protection Agreement for the premises, and we in turn grant a Licence To Occupy a unit to the property occupants. We monitor these commercial or residential guardians and regularly visit the properties we manage. Whatever the security solution chosen, Ad Hoc will manage your property for the length of time that you need us to. In relation to our Cyclops Smartcam Tower, we require just 10 days notice to remove the system. Our smart alarms can be deactivated with as little as 48 hours notice. Flexibility is at the core of what we offer. Ad Hoc Property Owners Ltd 03

6 Who we work for We protect property for clients as varied as: local authorities property developers insurance companies housing associations real estate funds care homes pub owners hospitals dioceses private landlords Our clients tend to be individuals and organisations that are concerned about a variety of issues which may arise when their commercial or residential property becomes vacant such as asset stripping, vandalism, squatting, infestation and fly tipping. 04 Ad Hoc Property Owners Ltd

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8 Why property owners need property protection Properties lie vacant for many reasons waiting to be sold or to gain planning permission, for redevelopment or because the owner is overseas. Keeping a vacant property safe and secure is vital to protect the investment, but it can be a very expensive process. Ad Hoc is different. We provide an affordable one stop solution for all our clients security concerns and protection needs. Our suite of products, which includes smart alarm systems with 24 hour monitoring, security guards, Cyclops Smartcam Towers, commercial guardians and residential guardians, enables us to offer bespoke security solutions according to the building s situation and our clients needs. Our Property Occupation Model provides a highly cost effective way of preventing all manner of threats and risks to your building by having it occupied. A guardian s presence deters vandalism, access to squatters and asset strippers, and ensures that any maintenance issues are identified immediately and resolved. Our smart alarm systems, Cyclops Smartcam Towers and security guards help clients who have buildings in hard to fill locations, or protect buildings that we are unable to move commercial or residential guardians in to. They also benefit clients who are constructing a new building and need the existing structure secured at night, or in large buildings where only certain areas are suitable for residential guardians to live. The five different parts of our business Residential guardians Security guards Property Protection Commercial guardians SMART Alarm systems cyclops smartcam towers 06 Ad Hoc Property Owners Ltd

9 Your questions answered How much could I save by using Ad Hoc? You could save up to 50% compared with boarding up methods and as much as 80% compared with static security guard services. Who are your residential guardians? All our residential guardians are fully vetted by an external referencing agency. They include key workers, working professionals and mature students, with an average age of 25 to 35. We have agreed house rules in place which outline that residential guardians are not permitted to have dependents or pets in any property that we manage. Would my buildings be suitable? Any building that has electricity and is windproof and watertight would be suitable. We would require service checks on utility supplies. We offer the same service to all buildings, whether commercial or residential. What if there are no kitchens or bathrooms in my property? No problem. We have a specialist team who will install temporary facilities which can be removed at the end of our management. What if I need my building back quickly? We only require 31 days notice to terminate a contract before we hand back your property clean, secure and free of all commercial or residential guardians belongings. What is the legal framework? The legal framework is simple and straightforward. You grant Ad Hoc a Property Protection Agreement to secure your property and we in turn grant our residential and commercial guardians a Licence to Occupy a unit within the premises. Can I save money on business rates by getting my commercial property re-classified to residential? Absolutely. It is entirely possible to get your property reclassified by the Valuation Office meaning you no longer need to pay business rates, just council tax, saving hundreds if not thousands of pounds per year. We will work with you to try and get this change made. What about access to my building? Unlike a tenancy agreement, the licence agreement we have with our commercial and residential guardians grants absolute access at all times for you the owner and Ad Hoc. However for third party access initiated by you, the owner or Ad Hoc, we require 24 hours notice to inform the guardians. Would I need change of use consent? No, not in most cases because your building still retains its original use and is just being protected by the occupation for either residential or commercial use for the interim period. However we work closely with planning officers to ensure they understand the nature of our business and the longer term use of your property. What happens if there is an emergency out of hours? Our commercial or residential guardians will contact the out of hours hotline and report the incident, this operates 24/7 365 days a year. The Ad Hoc team will act according to the emergency instructions that are applicable for the specific property. How would you manage my property? During our management term we would make regular inspections to ensure your property is being well kept and we would report any maintenance issues to you immediately. Our commitment is to protect the value of your asset while saving you money on security. Ad Hoc Property Owners Ltd 07

10 Commercial or Residential Guardians There are thousands of empty properties in the UK including flats, houses, churches, libraries and offices. They may be empty for many reasons such as waiting to be sold, or for planning permission, or while the owners are overseas. We help to put these buildings back into use, helping both the property owner and people looking for low cost commerical or residential accommodation. Guardians get a great place to live and/or work and the local community benefit from the building being secure and cared for. Not only do empty properties bring down property values in the area but also it s expensive for owners to leave them vacant and to make them secure. Ad Hoc offers a cost effective and socially responsible solution. In using our commercial or residential guardians they give security and peace of mind to you, the property owner. Some of the advantages: An affordable one-stop solution to all your security concerns Protecting property from the threat of squatters, thieves, asset strippers and criminal damage; this can save you up to 80% compared with traditional security methods With our residential guardians in residence, the property is protected, reducing risk and ensuring any maintenance or other issues are quickly identified and resolved Help the community by providing affordable accommodation for professionals and key workers Just 31 days notice required before your property can be handed back to you 08 Ad Hoc Property Owners Ltd

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12 Peace of mind Insurance Ad Hoc has partnered with Towergate Insurance, the providers of specialist insurance for the commercial and property market. Towergate has sourced a product that takes into account the benefits of having commercial or residential guardians occupy your property. The policy reduces the premiums that an owner would have to pay if they install commercial or residential guardians rather than leave the property empty. Ad Hoc clients benefit from an additional 5% discount. We pride ourselves on being market leaders in providing property occupation services. We have sought advice from QCs and insurers so that our clients property is protected to the highest standards. Our bespoke insurance policies are one of our unique selling points. The policy that covers our Property Occupation Model has been put together specifically for us by a Lloyd s broker. It complements the property owner s existing building insurance provision and in many cases owners can enjoy significant savings on their premiums by utilising commercial or residential guardians rather than leaving the premises vacant. This policy is totally unique to Ad Hoc and covers our clients to the sum of 10,000,000 per incident for loss or damage caused by the guardians while they are in the property. Other policies that we have in place include: Cover for up to 10,000,000 liability for any claims of professional and product liability Cover for up to 10,000,000 for any claims of employers liability We have invested substantially in providing exceptional levels of insurance cover to give you peace of mind that your asset is safe in our hands. Take advantage of the following benefits with Towergate Insurance: FREE Insurance Suitability Review Vacant properties that use the property protection model are rarely catered for in the insurance market. Towergate are happy to look over your existing cover and confirm the suitability of it for the type of property you own, you aren t even obliged to get a quote, let alone take out a policy! Exclusive Ad Hoc customer pricing discounts are available for any Ad Hoc client who contacts Towergate Towergate will source you quotes from a panel of Grade A* Lloyds insurers who have designed cover specifically for Guardianship properties Feel safe in the knowledge that you re covered with Towergate, one of the largest independently owned insurance intermediary in the UK Legal framework The legal framework for our Property Occupation Model scheme is straightforward. The owner of the building grants Ad Hoc a Property Protection Agreement for the premises and we in turn grant a Licence to Occupy a designated unit to the commercial or residential guardian. Ad Hoc works from a legal perspective to ensure we deliver vacant possession when the Property Owner needs it. Our contracts ensure that no tenancy rights are conferred. Contracts are independently validated and are transparent and concise. Ad Hoc requires 31 days notice when an owner wants the building or property returned. We in turn give the guardians 28 days notice to vacate. 10 Ad Hoc Property Owners Ltd

13 A socially responsible solution The benefit of Ad Hoc s one stop total security solution is felt much more widely than by our clients and commercial and residential guardians. Our services provide significant additional social, economic and environmental benefits to the local communities around the properties we protect. Empty and boarded up buildings can severely blight neighbourhoods by attracting unwanted anti-social behaviour and crime. Through the provision of guardians, residential or commercial properties no longer look neglected or vulnerable. Ad Hoc aims to help build stronger communities through our Property Guardians who are actively encouraged to engage with the local community and whose presence can provide an economic boost by supporting local services and amenities. Ad Hoc s commercial and residential guardians help to: Protect local property values Improve the appearance of buildings and neighbourhoods Reduce anti-social behaviour and crime Prevent asset stripping and squatting Deter fly tipping Reduce the likelihood of neighbouring properties being abandoned Increase social cohesion and support community engagement Fact A commercial building owner does not need change of use consent from the local authority to have residential guardians live in the premises because they are there to protect the property for the period before sale, redevelopment or demolition. Ad Hoc Property Owners Ltd 11

14 Our network Head Office London and South East Unit 20 & 21 Angel Gate, City Road London EC1V 2PT T: E: United Kingdom Birmingham York Liverpool Bristol Glasgow Peterborough Cardiff Newcastle upon Tyne Netherlands Amsterdam Arnhem Breda Den Bosch Den Haag Groningen Maastricht Rotterdam Utrecht Zwoll 12 Ad Hoc Property Owners Ltd

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