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…
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…
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.
Scottish Capital Partners Invests £50M in Office, Self-Storage Space for Scotland Business Startups
Scottish Capital Partners Ltd., a Scotland-based private investment firm, is investing £50 million to create a portfolio of WorkSpace brand business parks that will include self-storage and office space for startup companies. The facilities will …
Jernigan Capital, Hallmark Self Storage Co-Invest in Columbia, SC, Development
Jernigan Capital Inc., a merchant bank and advisory firm serving the self-storage industry, and Hallmark Self Storage are co-investing in their first joint project: a $9.2 million development in Columbia, S.C. Hallmark will build the 792-unit, multi-st…
Jernigan Capital, Hallmark Self Storage Co-Invest in Columbia, SC, Development
Jernigan Capital Inc., a merchant bank and advisory firm serving the self-storage industry, and Hallmark Self Storage are co-investing in their first joint project: a $9.2 million development in Columbia, S.C. Hallmark will build the 792-unit, multi-st…
Ocean Storage Celebrates Grand Opening of Yorktown, VA, Self-Storage Location
Ocean Storage, which operates four self-storage facilities in Virginia and North Carolina, will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Yorktown, Va., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 20. The 11 a.m. event will include tours of the …