North East, UK - What Should You Think About When Considering Self Storage

Self-storage is now readily available all over the UK and it is a great and affordable way to get some extra space in either your home or business. The number of accessible and affordable self-storage premises have increased dramatically over the years and there are now lots of different options available. Read our Considerations When Thinking About Self Storage and it will help you decide if it’s for you.

The different options can be confusing and you may not be aware of the things you should ask. Getting it wrong can not only be a costly mistake but it will take a huge amount of time and effort to move your belongings once they are stored.

So why are more and more people using self-storage facilities in the UK?

House prices have increased a huge amount in the last 20 years with the average house price increasing by over 200% since 1999.

This has made mortgages harder to get with massive deposits being needed to secure a property, whether you are a first-time buyer or already own a property. This has made it unreachable for some people to buy a home, or for others, they’ve had to buy a smaller home as well as being realistic about what they can get for their money and how they can work it.

There are also existing homeowners who can’t afford to upgrade to a bigger house or extend as they’ve grown out of it so more and more people are choosing self-storage as a way of making their home or business lives work.

Self-storage is now being used by millions of people across the UK as it is an affordable solution to the problem of lack of space in your home or business.

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If you are considering using a self-storage facility then you should take your time to weigh everything up and find the right facility for you. There are thousands out there and everyone is different so thinking about the right things and asking the right questions is crucial to you making the right decision.

What Self Storage Do You Need?

Finding the right storage for you and your needs is crucial as if you get it wrong it will make it both costly and inconvenient for you.

Important things to consider are; what do you want to store, how often will you need access to it to pick up or drop off?

- How Long Will You Need Your Storage Unit?

- Decide If You Need Self Service Or Full Service

- Self Storage Unit Features

- Storage Facility Location

- Accessibility Offered

- On-Site Facilities

- Storage Facility Security

- Insurance Cover For Possessions

How Much Does A Storage Unit Cost?

Storage space will vary in price by location in the UK, inner or outer city, the level of services and the facilities they have.

The average property size in the UK is a lot smaller than most European countries as well as them not having as much storage space. Moving to a bigger home will cost you a huge amount to move as well as increase your monthly outgoings not only on a mortgage payment but your bills as well. For this reason alone, self-storage is now being used by millions of homeowners in the UK to store their belongings in a clean and climate-controlled, secure environment meaning they don’t need the extra space in their homes.

Contact Ashington’s Removals & Storage today on 0191 2449311 and we can answer any questions you have about storage and our facilities or visit us here.