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Redsun Starts Work on 70,000 Sq Ft Mixed-Use Development in Bromborough

Redsun Projects has started work on a 70,000 sq ft mixed-use development at the Croft Retail Park in Bromborough. Funded by a £5.2 Million loan from Merseyside Pension Fund, the scheme will comprise two drive-through cafes/restaurants to be delivered by Gastronomy Food UK, four trade counter units and a self-storage facility that is being sold to LokNStore. Caddick Construction has started work on-site and the first phase is due to be completed by June next year. A further phase of development will come forward at a later date. The project…

Shurgard Acquires German Self-Storage Operator Top Box for €69.2 Million

Shurgard Self Storage Ltd., the European affiliate of U.S.-based real estate investment trust Public Storage Inc., has acquired the Top Box Self Storage portfolio in Germany for €69.2 million. The purchase includes five existing facilities and two development projects. according to a press release. The operating sites, which are in Cologne, Duisburg, Essen, Mannheim and Wiesbaden, comprise 184,062 square feet and are currently at an average of 70% occupancy. Expansions totaling 71,041 square feet are planned for next year. The two new developments, in Cologne and Frankfurt, will encompass 97,951…

Stuff Selfstore Opens at Hornbeam Business Park North Walsham, Norfolk (England)

Stuff Selfstore at Hornbeam Business Park, off Hornbeam Road, was built last month and offers a total of 107 units to let. The storage units range from 20 to 200 sq ft and are spread out across three floors. The family business is owned by Simon Gardener, who runs the company alongside his wife Emma, daughter Lilly, and friend Matthew Starling. “The ethos behind Stuff has been to create a bright, clean and friendly environment that all customers will feel comfortable storing their stuff in,” Mr Gardener said. “The primary…

blue self storage’s Exciting Expansion in Wales: Welcoming the New Bridgend Location

Introduction blue self storage, a beacon of reliability in the industry throughout South Wales, has consistently exceeded customer expectations over the years. As we embark on another exciting chapter, we are thrilled to introduce our audience to our meticulously designed, state-of-the-art facility in the vibrant Welsh town of Bridgend. A Deeper Dive into blue self storage Origin and Growth: With humble beginnings in South Wales, blue self storage has blossomed into a leading storage brand. Our commitment to excellence has propelled us forward, enabling us to serve a diverse clientele…

Empty Hanley GO Outdoors Building to be Brought Back into Use as a Self Storage in Stoke-on-Trent, England

A sprawling former GO Outdoors store is set to be brought back into use as it plays host to self-storage units. The Hanley building has been stood empty since the retailer swapped the city centre for Festival Park with council planners branding it a ‘challenging site’. Now plans to create scores of self-storage units inside the one-time Tesco have been given the go-ahead. StokeonTrentLive had previously reported how the store had been put up for auction last year. Now more than 11,000 sq m of floorspace will be used as…

Cinch Self Storage Acquires Site For New Facility in Swindon, England

A huge new self-storage facility is set to open in Swindon following the acquisition of a brownfield site in the Wiltshire town. Cinch Self Storage has added to its portfolio of 20 facilities, which are mainly based in the South East, by buying up the site at Cheney Manor Industrial Estate to the north west of Swindon town centre. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The company said the new self-storage building was scheduled to open in late 2024, and would provide 68,000 sq ft of lettable space…

Big Yellow Begins Work on Development at Old Sainsbury’s Site in Slough, England

Work has begun on turning the old Sainsbury’s site on Farnham Road into a new storage unit. Big Yellow self-storage has announced that their development is now underway, as contractor MCS Group starts construction of the facility. Once complete, the Big Yellow site will be 62,000 sq ft. and span three storeys. Located on the Slough Trading Estate, it has a 35-week build programme, with a completion date of March 2024. Big Yellow will follow on to fit out the building for a store opening in Summer 2024. Construction director…

Store Box Self Storage Acquires Outer Space Storage Centre in Farnworth, Bolton

HSBC Bank has provided a seven-figure funding package for a Manchester-based storage company to increase its capacity in the North West. Store Box Self Storage has used the finance to acquire Outer Space Storage Centre in Farnworth, Bolton. The acquisition is the most substantial purchase the company has made to date and will see the business operate a hybrid space, offering both indoor and outdoor storage solutions for the first time. Store Box Self Storage anticipates growth in its customer base as a result of the purchase of the 38,000…

McCarthy’s Storage World Set to Open in Whisby Road, Lincoln (England)

Whether you’re an individual undertaking renovations at home or moving house, or if you’re a business which needs additional space for stock, we look forward to welcoming you. The Nokē technology is a fantastic move forward for self-storage, as it makes things much simpler for customers – most people tend to have their phones on them anyway, so there’s less chance of turning up and not being able to gain entry. But it also makes the facility more secure, which is obviously our number one priority.” – Mike McCarthy, managing…

Lock Stock – Container-Based Storage Company Opens First Site in Liverpool

Lock Stock, a container-based storage company has opened its first site in Liverpool. The move is part of a major expansion into the North West by the business which also has 27 storage parks across North and Mid Wales and the border counties. The new site, just under an acre in size, is on the Chapel Brook Trade Estate on Wilson Road, Huyton, and will have an initial capacity for 116 containers for self-storage. Regional manager, Mike Trow, said: “This is our first time on Merseyside and we do see…