Self storage was recently featured in an online article by the Daily Mail newspaper, which combined some interesting facts with a range of personal stories from self storage customers to create a detailed profile of the industry.
They used to say “where there’s muck there’s brass”; now a more apt expression would probably be “where there’s brass there’s gold”’, as China’s insatiable appetite for resources has caused an explosion in the price of scrap metal over the last ten years. This, in turn, has produced a new economy in scrap metal which [...]
An increase of more than 7% in revenue compared to twelve months earlier was the highlight of an impressive series of results announced by Safestore Self Storage as part of its 2011 annual report.
Most of the major self storage firms don’t have facilities in the north of England – why should this be?
Many self storage companies stock plastic boxes as part of their box shop range. They are more expensive than cardboard boxes. Are they worth the extra cost?
A 22% growth in profits before tax on the previous year was the headline result from Big Yellow’s 2011 annual report. The company, Britain’s leading self storage firm, was able to announce a very impressive set of achievements which indicate how far it has come since the recession of 2008.
Many self storage companies offer free van hire to help you move in. But is this really a good deal? That depends largely on how much stuff you plan to transport.
The recession has caused record-breaking numbers of people and businesses to declare bankruptcy. Some of them may be the clients of self storage companies. So what happens next?
For anyone looking to find affordable rented accommodation in the private sector, the latest news will be unwelcome: average home rental costs hit a record high in April according to LSL Property Services, the UK’s biggest letting agency network.
The Antiques Roadshow, Cash in the Attic, Bargain Hunt… they all hold out the promise of a dream find that could improve your net worth dramatically, if not transform your life. Could it be lurking in your self storage unit?
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