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Cuboid is Set to Open a Self Storage Facility at Winnington Business Park in Northwich [Cheshire, England]

Cuboid, the spin-out of Chorley-based property group FI Real Estate Management (FIREM), is set to open a 14,120 sq ft internal self-storage unit at Winnington Business Park in Northwich. The 216-room unit marks a first for the brand, as it continues to grow its 150,000 sq ft portfolio, and diversify its offer. The news comes just after the company launched the pilot of its ‘Business in a Box’ product, a customisable, two-storey container office and storage space for start-ups, as part of Cuboid’s growth journey. The unit at Winnington Business…

A Disused Car Park Could Become Shipping Container Storage Site in Caernarfon [Wales]

A disused car park near the centre of Caernarfon could become a shipping container storage facility. The proposal is for a patch of land on St Helen’s Road, near the terminus for the Welsh Highland Railway and not far from Caernarfon castle. Watkin Property Ventures have applied to change the use of the site next to Afon Seiont to a storage facility. It would be run by Lock Stock Storage, who are based in Denbigh, and house shipping containers that businesses or individuals could hire for storage. An application has…

New Vanguard Self Storage Facility Opens on Lower Bristol Road, Bath [England]

A former laundry site in Bath has been turned into a swanky self-storage facility with a “unique” feature. Vanguard Self Storage has been built on Lower Bristol Road, where Regency Laundry once stood. Bath stone and bronze cladding has been used in the exterior of the building, which has been three years in the making.. Bosses say the design “pays homage to the city’s historic character while embracing modern design”. The company says a restored Vampire T11 has been suspended in the atrium as part of its “commitment to creating…

TPG and Pinewood owner Aermont and Shurgard Submits Non-Binding Offers for Access Self Storage [United Kingdom]

TPG, Aermont and Belgian-listed Shurgard are among the parties which tabled non-binding offers earlier this week for Access Self Storage, Sky News understands. A pack of bidders are circling Access Self Storage, a privately held network of sites which has been put up for sale for more than £1 Billion. Sky News understands that the private equity firms TPG and Aermont, the latter of which owns a controlling stake in Pinewood Studios, and Belgian-listed self-storage group Shurgard are among the parties which submitted non-binding offers for Access earlier this week.…

Storage Den Expands With Popular New Drive-Up Self-Storage Units in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen [Scotland]

Storage Den, a new self storage company which started trading in March 2024 and based in Bridge of Don, has recently expanded its services with the addition of several bespoke external drive-up units. This new offering complements its existing range of internal keyless self storage units and have quickly gained popularity among businesses and house movers. The new external drive-up units, designed with ease of access and internal lighting, provide a convenient storage solution that has resonated well with customers. Owing to its practicality and user-friendly features, these units have…

Council Approves Proposed Refurbishment of Self-Storage Site in Twerton, Bath [England]

Plans to refurbish a self-storage site in the Twerton area of Bath have been approved. Safestore, based at Bellotts House at Bellotts Road, applied to Bath & North East Somerset Council for planning permission to make changes to the building and yard. It said that due to its ongoing success, it needs to update and refurbish the facility. There will be a new bi-fold gate, pedestrian access gate and 2.4-metre-high fencing. Safestore says the relocation of the existing security gate will prevent waiting vehicles from blocking the road, creating a…

A Development Plan Submitted for Self-Storage and a New Supermarket in Didcot [England]

A global supermarket could be opening in Didcot soon as fresh plans have been unveiled which could create dozens of new jobs in the area. Lidl has applied to open a new supermarket in Abingdon Road in the town. The development, submitted by Martin’s Development A1 Limited, includes the demolition of the existing buildings and the construction of a self-storage unit. The scheme is expected to bring around 60 jobs to the area and Lidl is primed to bring in a £12m investment. The nearest Lidl’s to the proposed site…

A New ‘State-of-the-Art’ Self-Storage Facility to Open in Bloxwich, Walsall [England]

A former bowling alley and snooker hall is set to become a 24/7 self-storage centre at the end of this month. Councillor Louise Harrison, Deputy Mayor of Walsall, will cut the ribbon on the new Nest Storage Centre at Old Hall Industrial Estate in Bloxwich on January 28. Wolverhampton-based Westbeech Group Ltd says the facility, housed in what used to be a bowling alley and a snooker hall, will be “powered by the latest technology”, with access to each unit controlled by a mobile app. Ian Houghton, managing director of…

Extra Room Self Storage Opens New Self-Storage Facility in Nuneaton [England]

Extra Room Self Storage is supporting the creation of 100 jobs with its expansion in Nuneaton. A new self-storage unit in Redgate is set to open on 3 February in a building formerly occupied by Countrywide Farmers before it went into administration. A 30,000 sq ft extension is being made to the Redgate facility, which now spans two floors and can provide an additional 500 storage units to the local area. The site will complement two existing stores in Fenny Drayton. The new location is situated next to the A5…

Cuboid Offers New Launchpad for Startups: Business in a Box

Cuboid, a spin-out of leading property giant FI Real Estate Management (FIREM), has announced the pilot launch of a new product, Business in a Box, offering startups and SMEs the opportunity to have their own self-contained business unit. The Business in a Box product is a 160 sq ft two-storey container, with an office space on top, fitted out with electricity, heating, power points, lighting, windows, flooring and insulation, ready for businesses to get up and running from the off. The product aims to offer companies a more cost-effective, flexible…