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Investing in Self-Storage Renovation: 4 Improvement Projects to Consider
Self-storage has become a highly competitive market, so it’s imperative that your property provide aesthetic appeal. Consider these facility-renovation projects to create greater revenue, entice and retain tenants, and even beckon a facility buye…
UK Self-Storage Operator Safestore Hosts Halloween Short-Story Contest
U.K. self-storage operator Safestore Holdings PLC is hosting a “spooktacular” Halloween-themed short-story competition open to U.K. residents of all ages. The winner, to be chosen by the Safestore marketing staff, will receive a £50 v…
Grow Your Storage Pursues 2 Mixed-Use Self-Storage Developments in Fort Collins, CO
Update 1/9/17 – GYS has added a second self-storage project to its activity in Fort Collins. The company recently closed on a property at 2120 Midpoint Drive and 1615 Specht Point Road and expects to break ground on Timberline Self Storage this m…
Public Storage Acquires 11 Switzer’s Locker Room Self-Storage Facilities in Oklahoma
Public Storage Inc., a self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT), has acquired 11 Switzer’s Locker Room self-storage facilities in and near Oklahoma City. The properties were named after former University of Oklahoma Head Coach Barry Switz…
Self-Storage Rezoning Request Denied in Birmingham, AL, After Local Opposition
The Shelby County Planning Commission in Birmingham, Ala., this week unanimously denied a rezoning request for a self-storage proposal following opposition from officials and residents. Brent Fields of Eight18 Properties submitted the request to rezone…
Armadillo Self Storage Employees Climb Mount Snowdon in Wales for Charity
Six employees from three Armadillo Self Storage facilities recently climbed Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The team from the company’s stores in Liverpool and Stoke-on-Trent, Engla…
South Africa Self-Storage Operator Stor-Age Sponsors Rugby Festival
Stor-Age Self Storage, which operates more than 37 locations in South Africa, will be the title sponsor for the Stor-Age Old Boys Tens rugby festival, Nov. 4-5, at the Pirates Sports Club in Johannesburg. The festival is a celebration of the old-school…
Creating and Managing a Self-Storage Construction Timeline
Proper creation and management of the construction timeline is critical to the successful completion of a self-storage project. Follow these guidelines to map the sequence of events and milestones to help guide the development team.
Acts of Social Good = Profit for Self-Storage Operators
Partnering with a charity is a great way for self-storage operators to give back to their community and help others. It can also provide unique networking opportunities as new customers hear about the brand through word-of-mouth and local press coverag…