Manchester-based storage provider FLEXiSPACE has had a 60% increase in new business so far in 2015 (compared to 2014) and as a result is now embarking on a £400,000 expansion of its premises on Ashton Old Road, Manchester. Marc Studholme, Managing Director of FLEXiSPACE, explained: “This is the third phase of development at our Ashton…
Self-storage provider Space Station has expanded its presence with a new base in south Birmingham. The Slough-based company has acquired Storage Corporation, in Kings Heath, making it the firm’s sixth depot and first outside of the South East. The premises will undergo a phased refurbishment programme which is expected to be completed early next year…
Turns out the only thing Americans may love more than Big Macs is hoarding. There are more self-storage facilities in America than there are McDonald’s restaurants, according to a recent report from the commercial real estate publication REJournals. There were 48,500 self-storage facilities in America at the end of 2014, Curbed points out, compared to…
A new self-storage site has opened in Plymouth after the multi-million pound acquisition of the Drake Mill Business Park. Local, family run company Dainton Self Storage bought the Estover site just over a year ago. Read more: New self-storage site opens in Plymouth | Plymouth Herald.
Anne Young argues that Self Storage Can Really Improve How You Feel At Home The title of this article may well raise a few eyebrows, as self storage and a fashionable home do not really go together for most people, but if you give us a bit of time, we might just convince you otherwise! Read…
After a period of generally disappointing economic growth during 2011 and 2012, the U.K. economy demonstrated clear signs of recovery during 2013 and 2014, which is generally expected to continue into 2015. We’re seeing a number of commentaries that point toward growth across a broad range of industries and regions. The U.K. self-storage market can…
Local press reports that Wakefield firm McCarthy’s Removals and Storage has bought the former Magnet kitchen showroom and John Peters furniture store on Kirkgate. The 21,000sq ft building is currently being refurbished and is expected to be open for business by Easter. The facility will provide 500 storage units of various dimensions and will cater to both businesses…
The Big Yellow have launched a new campaign designed to challenge perceptions about the size of their storage units and attract more of the small-size end of the domestic market. Big Yellow Self Storage promotes smaller storage offerings with digital and OOH poster series | The Drum. You can find a Big Yellow storage centre in your…
John Egan looks at the storage auction capitals of the U.S…just in case you are thinking of booking a holiday and are a big fan! What Are the Top U.S. Cities for Real-Life Storage Wars? | John Egan.
The housing market in London seems to be in a pre-election slow down but the rental market is stills strong – good news for the storage industry and for house moving services. Read more at: Foxtons: London housing market is in a pre-election slowdown – Telegraph.
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