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title: How To Reduce The Cost Of Being A Landlord - Advanced Showers
description: Discover what’s really driving up the cost of being a landlord, and the simple bathroom upgrade that can cut maintenance bills for good.
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# How To Reduce The Cost Of Being A Landlord
Posted by [Mark Peers](https://blog.advanced-showers.com/author/mark-peers)
Demand for rental property in the UK remains solid, even as growth has cooled from the highs of recent years, with supply still running below pre-pandemic levels in most regions. At the same time, the [cost of being a landlord](https://blog.advanced-showers.com/shower-pods) has shifted significantly, with the [Renters’ Rights Act 2025](https://www.yvasolicitors.com/2026/05/the-renters-rights-act-2025-a-guide-for-landlords-and-tenants/) reshaping tenancy rules and compliance requirements from 1 May 2026. It’s still a viable time to be a landlord, but understanding where your money actually goes matters more than ever.
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However, maintenance of bathrooms and other facilities can be costly, and with rental prices high, tenants naturally expect well-maintained facilities and a very high level of service. What steps can be taken to keep tenants happy and landlord’s costs down?
## **Why Are Bathrooms A Particular Problem?**
Landlords are required by law to keep basic facilities working in their properties. These include water, gas, electricity, and sanitation. In turn, tenants are expected to keep these facilities clean and avoid blockages, as well as reporting more serious faults for repair. These latter faults, however, are a landlord's responsibility to fix.
[Showers](https://blog.advanced-showers.com/maintenance-and-upkeep-for-shower-pod-vs-tile-tray-shower-cubicle) are a particular bugbear for landlords since traditional tile and tray units, while relatively cheap to install, typically require significant and potentially costly ongoing maintenance. Tenants may spot obvious leaks in the shower unit, but more subtle problems like damp patches and mould, as well as the accompanying bad smells that mould brings, may go unreported for months or even years. In these latter cases, repair and maintenance costs can quickly escalate and shower units may need to be retiled or replaced every few years to maintain bathrooms in good order.
These problems are compounded by rapid tenant turnover and periods of non-residency. If short-term tenants are less inclined to report repair issues, there is a danger that underlying damage goes unaddressed for longer. Similarly, when a property is left unattended for some time, problems like damp, or developing leaks, may not be identified until they have caused [significant damage](https://blog.advanced-showers.com/dangers-of-water-damage-leaking-shower-cubicles).
## **The Problems With Traditional Bathrooms**
Traditional bathrooms are a particular problem in this regard. Both old-fashioned baths as well as standard showers typically involve tiles, grout and mastic sealants. Grout and sealant inevitably decay over time and tiles crack. There are numerous points of failure in shower units using these materials.
Furthermore, if a property has previously been renovated on a budget, maybe by the previous owner, it is possible that substandard work has been carried out in the installation of the showering facilities. Traditional showers and baths are cheaper to set up than some more modern alternatives, but they also usually require three separate contractors to install and are thus more prone to initial errors. Repairing these faults will not be cheap.
## **The Benefits Of Shower Pods In Residential Lettings**
With all these pitfalls, landlords might like to consider the long-term value of shower pods, one of the simplest ways to bring down the [cost of being a landlord](https://blog.advanced-showers.com/shower-pods). These integrated units are quickly and easily installed, and once in place are guaranteed against leaks for their functioning life-span. At Advanced Showers, we offer shower units in many sizes and designs, suitable for virtually any kind of property. Tenants will also be pleased with the hygiene and easy day-to-day cleaning of these units.
## **Find Out More**
Shower room maintenance can be costly for landlords and a real headache for tenants. With our shower pods, maintenance and repair costs are significantly reduced, and tenants will be content with well-functioning facilities. If this sounds appealing, please [get in touch](https://www.advanced-showers.com/contact-us/) with one of our customer service team or download our free [*Shower Pods Guide*](https://blog.advanced-showers.com/free-shower-pods-guide) for more information.
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