Australia-based self-storage operator National Storage REIT (NSR) has agreed to acquire a three-property portfolio from Elite Self Storage for $28 million. Together, the assets comprise 19,200 square meters in 1,790 units. All three are in suburban com…
Fatal Shooting at Minnetonka, MN, Self-Storage Facility Deemed Self-Defense
Update 8/2/17 – The fatal shooting at a Public Storage facility Minnetonka, Minn., in June has been ruled a case of self-defense by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. Thomas Edward Luetzow, 58, was shot in the head and neck followi…
Police Investigate Dead Man Found at Columbia, SC, Self-Storage Facility
Police are investigating a dead body found inside a self-storage building in downtown Columbia, S.C. The man was discovered just before 5 p.m. on Sunday by employees of U-Haul Moving & Storage at 1037 Elmwood Ave., according to Jennifer Timmons, a …
Apply to Speak at the 2018 ISS World Expo
We’re accepting speaker proposals for the 2018 event, April 3-6, at the Paris Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas. If you’re interested in presenting an education seminar, submit a proposal now! The deadline for submissions is June 30.
Apply to Speak at the 2018 ISS World Expo
We’re accepting speaker proposals for the 2018 event, April 3-6, at the Paris Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas. If you’re interested in presenting an education seminar, submit a proposal now! The deadline for submissions is June 30.
Self-Storage Gate Maintenance: Steps to Prevent Breakdown, Damage and Headaches
When it comes to the safety and security of your self-storage facility, your gate is an extremely important component. Consider these important guidelines to keep this access-control device from causing headaches.
Jernigan Capital Co-Invests $10.8M in Baltimore Self-Storage Project
Jernigan Capital Inc., a merchant bank and advisory firm serving the self-storage industry, has committed $10.8 million toward a proposed 83,450-square-foot self-storage facility in Baltimore. The multi-story, climate-controlled facility will comprise …
U-Haul Holds Grand Re-Opening for Anchorage, AK, Self-Storage Facility
Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., which operates more than 1,300 self-storage locations across North America, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 1 to celebrate the addition of 667 self-storage units to U-Haul Moving & Storage of Nor…
Mixed-Use Self-Storage Project Considered for Lake Havasu City, AZ
Land that was once earmarked for retail development in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., could soon become a mixed-use property that would include self-storage, a boat dealership and a fast-food restaurant. The Lake Havasu Planning and Zoning Commission on Wedn…
5 Reasons to Consider a Mystery-Shop Program for Your Self-Storage Business
Mystery shopping can help self-storage managers hone their customer-service and sales skills. Here are a few other reasons to consider establishing a mystery-shop program for your business.