Find Local Storage (FLS), a consortium of more than 20 self-storage owners who operate an online facility directory, has hired Holly Ritchie-Fiorello as director of business development. She’ll be responsible for driving business expansion and ne…
New Self-Storage Facility Opens in Porte Marsh Industrial Estate of Calne, England
A new self-storage facility recently opened in the Porte Marsh Industrial Estate in Calne, England. Calne Self Store on 7 Harris Road has three stories containing units ranging in size from 25 to 190 square feet. Property features include individual un…
Self-Storage Tenant-Insurance Law Now in Effect in Minnesota
A new law that grants self-storage operators the ability to sell tenant insurance to their customers went into effect in Minnesota on Aug. 1. The measure has been called a “landmark” piece of legislation by the national Self Storage Associa…
Big Yellow Self Storage Partners With Minicabit to Help Customers Move Items
U.K. self-storage operator Big Yellow Group PLC has partnered with Minicabit Ltd., an online price-comparison and booking tool for taxis. Big Yellow customers will be able to use the Minicabit platform to book a cab to and from any Big Yellow facility,…
Now Available | June 2015 National Rental Activity Report
Statistical insight to self-storage rental and occupancy performance, including historical data provided by thousands of U.S. facilities. Prepared by Cushman & Wakefield and Self Storage Data Services.
Building-Code Changes and How They Might Affect the Scope and Expense of a Self-Storage Project
Building-code changes could add more expense and work to the construction of a new self-storage facility. Here’s a look at what’s on the horizon and what it means for project developers.
Initial and Ongoing Training for Your Self-Storage Managers
Now that you’ve interviewed and hired your new self-storage manager, it’s time start him off on the right foot with a solid training program. Here’s how to create an effective platform for new staff, plus guidance on keeping your exis…
Morningstar’s Blue Doors Storage Fund II Acquires San Antonio Self-Storage Facility
Morningstar Properties LLC, which operates self-storage facilities under the Morningstar Mini-Storage brand, has acquired Blue Llama Storage at 6826 Alamo Parkway in the Alamo Ranch neighborhood of San Antonio. Built this year, the three-story property…
Morningstar’s Blue Doors Storage Fund II Acquires San Antonio Self-Storage Facility
Morningstar Properties LLC, which operates self-storage facilities under the Morningstar Mini-Storage brand, has acquired Blue Llama Storage at 6826 Alamo Parkway in the Alamo Ranch neighborhood of San Antonio. Built this year, the three-story property…
Westport Properties Expands Self-Storage Real Estate Team
Westport Properties Inc. (WPI), which operates 85 self-storage facilities under the US Storage Centers brand, recently expanded its development and real estate teams. The reorganization includes the appointment of Drew Hoeven as president of real estat…