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10.9 ‘Build to rent unit (1) fit out & (2) layout’ : impact on rents
We have contributed to the design of a number of schemes in terms of unit fit out or layout insofar as such will
either
(a) affect rents, or (b) reduce maintenance turnaround costs, or (c) impact on durability and CAPEX planning. In the next
few pages here are some hints.

Rent drivers: bathroom fit-out considerations

Bathroom Unplanned Budget Premium
WC & WHB floor mounted WC & WHB off floor = cleaning WC & WHB - Same suite but
= inefficient for cleaning efficient market with better quality
& less easy to change floor & easy to change flooring towels & dressing
Some units shower only His & hers wash hand basins
With resin basins you can front En-suite or Jack & Jill bathrooms
fix a towel rail Separate shower to bath
Bath screens Unplanned Budget Premium
Fixed glass shower screen Hinged glass shower screen Hinged & etched glass shower
= increased cleaning time screen (add your logo)
Mirrors Unplanned Budget Premium
for make-up No mirror Glue mirror to back of wardrobe Framed full height mirror wall
and hair-drying = damage to wall door mounted in bedroom
Mirrored wall replaces tiled Mirror with focus backlighting
section of bathroom
Bathroom Unplanned Budget Premium
No shelving Shelving = low maintenance Mirrored cabinet =
= unattractive for long stay maintenance/ replacement parts
issue & unnecessary
Upgrade WHB to include hidden
storage in drawer under wall
mounted WHB
Bathroom Unplanned Budget Premium
tiling
Bath & splash back tiling ½ tiled bathroom = reasonable Fully tiled bathroom with
only mirrored wall
= poor image & increased = easy changeover steam clean
maintenance/changeover
cost
Bathroom Unplanned Budget Premium
lighting
Ceiling lighting only Inset mirror tiles with lighting Inset mirror tiles with lighting
above above and low level night time
lighting sensor triggered

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