Adding More Value to 'Pet Coexistence Rental Housing' via Pet Coexistence × Smart Home × Energy Solutions
Sanyo Homes, JPMC, Mitsubishi Estate, and TEPCO EP have teamed up to integrate smart home services and solar energy management into pet-friendly rental housing in four major metropolitan areas, solving owners' issues like pet safety and utility costs.
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Sanoy Homes Corporation (hereinafter "Sanyo Homes"), JPMC Corporation (hereinafter "JPMC"), Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Mitsubishi Estate"), and TEPCO Energy Partner, Incorporated (hereinafter "TEPCO EP") will jointly promote a project (hereinafter "the Project") to develop high-value-added rental housing that realizes "true coexistence with pets" from all aspects of hardware, software, and services. In the four major metropolitan areas of Tokyo, Chukyo, Kinki, and Fukuoka, the project will integrate the smart home service and energy management functions provided by Mitsubishi Estate's "HOMETACT" into the "Pet Coexistence Rental Housing" promoted by Sanyo Homes and JPMC, thereby establishing a new standard of living.
[Background and Purpose of Promoting the Project]
Currently, the number of pet dogs and cats in Japan exceeds the number of children under 15 years old, and pets have established their status as "members of the family." However, there are still few "pet-friendly" properties in the rental housing market. In particular, there is an extreme shortage of properties that respond to the pressing challenges faced by owners, such as accepting multiple pets or large dogs, ensuring safety while pets are home alone, and the burden of utility costs due to continuous use of air conditioning.
In the empathy-type pet coexistence rental housing promoted by Sanyo Homes and JPMC, we will solve the pressing challenges faced by owners, such as "ensuring safety while home alone" and "utility cost burden due to 24-hour air conditioning," with advanced solutions.
[Features of the Project]
To improve both the satisfaction of rental housing owners and tenants by increasing the added value of rental properties, we provide the following solutions.
Comprehensive Smart Home Service "HOMETACT" (Mitsubishi Estate)
Introducing "HOMETACT," a comprehensive smart home service provided by Mitsubishi Estate. It is possible to maintain a comfortable environment for pets left at home by operating air conditioners and lighting through app control from outside the home or automatic control utilizing the "scene" function.
In addition, a smart lock is adopted for the entrance. It enables smooth entry after returning from a walk and easily grants temporary unlocking authority (issuing a one-day password) to pet sitters, etc., dramatically improving security and convenience*. As a result, in management operations, it will be possible to respond to unmanned property viewings, contributing to the operational efficiency of management companies and the improvement of customer experience.
* Available functions vary depending on the property and installed equipment.
Energy Solution "Enekari Plus" (TEPCO EP)
Adopting the solar power generation PPA service (*) "Enekari Plus" provided by TEPCO EP. By directly using the electricity generated by solar panels installed on the property within the dwelling unit (self-consumption), a significant reduction in daytime utility costs, which tend to increase due to the continuous use of air conditioning essential for maintaining pet health, can be expected.
Tenants can enjoy economic benefits while realizing a sustainable lifestyle that also contributes to reducing CO2 emissions.
(* The PPA service is a service where you can install solar power generation with zero initial cost by contracting with a PPA operator, who also provides maintenance and management. Although it is necessary to pay a fixed monthly usage fee, the equipment can be received free of charge after the contract period ends.)
[Roles of Each Company]
Sanyo Homes
- Collecting site information for new rental property development and making business proposals
- Business and architectural planning that aligns with area characteristics and pet personalities
- Design for introducing advanced technologies (IoT/Energy) to empathy-type pet rentals
- Providing "safe and secure" living spaces that protect the lives and breeding environment of pets
JPMC
- Consulting on the planning and design of new rental properties based on market research
- Leasing activities and tenant support targeting diverse demographics
- Master leasing for developed properties
[Background and Purpose of Promoting the Project]
Currently, the number of pet dogs and cats in Japan exceeds the number of children under 15 years old, and pets have established their status as "members of the family." However, there are still few "pet-friendly" properties in the rental housing market. In particular, there is an extreme shortage of properties that respond to the pressing challenges faced by owners, such as accepting multiple pets or large dogs, ensuring safety while pets are home alone, and the burden of utility costs due to continuous use of air conditioning.
In the empathy-type pet coexistence rental housing promoted by Sanyo Homes and JPMC, we will solve the pressing challenges faced by owners, such as "ensuring safety while home alone" and "utility cost burden due to 24-hour air conditioning," with advanced solutions.
[Features of the Project]
To improve both the satisfaction of rental housing owners and tenants by increasing the added value of rental properties, we provide the following solutions.
Comprehensive Smart Home Service "HOMETACT" (Mitsubishi Estate)
Introducing "HOMETACT," a comprehensive smart home service provided by Mitsubishi Estate. It is possible to maintain a comfortable environment for pets left at home by operating air conditioners and lighting through app control from outside the home or automatic control utilizing the "scene" function.
In addition, a smart lock is adopted for the entrance. It enables smooth entry after returning from a walk and easily grants temporary unlocking authority (issuing a one-day password) to pet sitters, etc., dramatically improving security and convenience*. As a result, in management operations, it will be possible to respond to unmanned property viewings, contributing to the operational efficiency of management companies and the improvement of customer experience.
* Available functions vary depending on the property and installed equipment.
Energy Solution "Enekari Plus" (TEPCO EP)
Adopting the solar power generation PPA service (*) "Enekari Plus" provided by TEPCO EP. By directly using the electricity generated by solar panels installed on the property within the dwelling unit (self-consumption), a significant reduction in daytime utility costs, which tend to increase due to the continuous use of air conditioning essential for maintaining pet health, can be expected.
Tenants can enjoy economic benefits while realizing a sustainable lifestyle that also contributes to reducing CO2 emissions.
(* The PPA service is a service where you can install solar power generation with zero initial cost by contracting with a PPA operator, who also provides maintenance and management. Although it is necessary to pay a fixed monthly usage fee, the equipment can be received free of charge after the contract period ends.)
[Roles of Each Company]
Sanyo Homes
- Collecting site information for new rental property development and making business proposals
- Business and architectural planning that aligns with area characteristics and pet personalities
- Design for introducing advanced technologies (IoT/Energy) to empathy-type pet rentals
- Providing "safe and secure" living spaces that protect the lives and breeding environment of pets
JPMC
- Consulting on the planning and design of new rental properties based on market research
- Leasing activities and tenant support targeting diverse demographics
- Master leasing for developed properties