The rental market is going through significant changes and it's essential for landlords to be aware of the implications of the new rental laws coming into effect, and how to ensure their properties remain compliant, functional, and attractive to tenants. Let's look at the key legislative changes, analyse how they impact rental properties, and demonstrate why quality shower pod products offer smart solutions that benefit both landlords and tenants.
Meeting EPC Rating Requirements
A core element of the new rental laws is improving rental property energy efficiency. By 2025, privately rented homes cannot have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below C, which means that many older properties will require upgrades this year to meet these new environmental standards.
Replacing outdated electric shower units with modern shower pods ticks two key boxes, namely improving the property's energy efficiency rating while also providing an appealing fixture for tenants. Shower pods boast efficient water usage paired with electric, mixer, or eco-friendly heat pump technology to heat water on demand, thereby reducing energy consumption.
As an added bonus, integrating shower pods within rental refurbishments makes attaining higher EPC grades more achievable due to their positive influence on overall energy performance. Their contemporary designs, combined with energy savings mean rental makeovers help landlords obtain EPC improvements while providing premium facilities for tenants.
Satisfying New Safety Legislation
Alongside upcoming energy upgrades, recent legislation also shines a spotlight on rental property safety. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations (2020) aim to eradicate risk from faulty electrics by making five yearly electrical inspections mandatory for all landlords. Effectively, rental properties must prove all electrical fittings and fixtures are certified to be safe.
Once again, shower pods are a smart option. As self-contained appliances with independently tested electrical components, shower pods give rental homes modern, legally compliant electrical facilities. Their electrical safety is guaranteed through stringent manufacturer testing procedures plus built-in protection against potentially fatal electrical faults via RCD (Residual Current Device) units.
Furthermore, as sealed showering environments, pods minimise water spillage while their anti-slip floors reduce fall hazards. Landlords can therefore utilise shower pods to efficiently improve rental property safety, saving time and costs compared to refitting existing electrical showers or bathrooms.
Responding To Tenant Expectations
When upgrading rental homes to satisfy legal directives and safety best practices, landlords must also meet rising tenant expectations. With more choices in the rental sector and high prices for many private rentals, tenants want better quality living facilities alongside energy savings and safety.
Self-contained shower pods enable rental properties to offer the exceptional showering environments that discerning tenants prefer. Their contemporary designs provide hotel-style luxury fused with powerful showering performance. Built to facilitate different water systems, shower pods give tenants refreshing shower experiences regardless of property type while their easy cleaning allows hassle-free maintenance between occupancies.
What Next?
If you’d like to find out more about shower pods and how they can help meet environmental and safety compliance standards, while also delivering greater value from your private rental stock, please contact Advanced Showers today by clicking here.
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