A new partnership, built on trusted relationships

Housing for Women is a housing provider and charity with a long history of supporting women in London, including women who have experienced domestic abuse and other forms of disadvantage. It makes this a particularly good fit for Dot Dot Dot’s people-first approach to property guardianship.

Our work together also builds on our experience with women-focused housing providers, including Women’s Pioneer Housing, and on the compliance, inspection and property management systems we’ve developed over 15 years of property guardianship.

Now in Paddington, we’re providing temporary homes for women guardians while helping Housing for Women manage its empty properties safely and flexibly. From carefully recruiting and supporting guardians to regular inspections, repairs and day-to-day management, our team takes care of the whole guardianship process.

There’s a nice connection behind the partnership, too. We first worked with Mairead Lynch during her time at Brent Council, where we’ve managed empty homes in South Kilburn since 2021. Now Head of Housing Operations at Housing for Women, we’re delighted to be working together again.

It’s a great example of the value of long-term relationships in housing – and how trust built through one partnership can open the door to another.