Your flexible solution for managing empty properties

Trusted by local authorities and housing associations for over 40 years

Who we are

BDHC is a short life housing co-operative operating in West London. For over 40 years, we’ve provided genuinely affordable housing to members while helping landlords and housing associations protect their empty homes.

Our Services

Practical services designed to make managing vacant homes easy

Guaranteed Vacant Possession

Within 28 days of notice

Maintenance & Monitoring

All handled by our in-house Officers

Rapid Response

Local team, same-day contact

For Members

We offer genuinely affordable homes to single people on low incomes in exchange for community participation.

Social Purpose

Our members initiate and participate in community projects that benefit the wider neighbourhood

The Library

A shared space for families

The Foodbank

Weekly food support for residents

Donation Day

Free clothes drop and other items

Testimonials

What our partners say about working with BDHC

“BDHC have ensured NHG’s properties are protected from vandalism while their members are given opportunities to create affordable homes.”

— Area Housing Officer, NHG

“In the 15+ year regeneration scheme in North Kensington, coop members have become a positive part of the community. It’s important to develop a good working relationship with a coop…established within the community to assist continuous social cohesion and maintain good relations.

— Eve Wright, Regeneration Officer, Catalyst

My experience of working with Backdoor Coop has been very positive and has developed over the years to find solutions to new problems as they arise. This has proven to be beneficial to the housing provider, the coop and to the long term residents involved.

— Housing Officer, Peabody