Category: Self Storage News

Cinch Gets Boost For New Self-Storate Facility Plans in A4 Chippenham [England]

There has been a major breakthrough for controversial plans to build a new self-storage facility beside a busy A-road. Chippenham Town Council’s planning committee voted not to object to the latest proposal for the redevelopment of the former Vauxhall garage off the A4 Bath Road. In April, Cinch Self Storage submitted amended plans to knock down the garage, which has been empty for over a year, and build a three-storey storage facility on the site. Chippenham Town Council objected to previous designs for the scheme, which would have seen a…

Swiss Life Asset Managers Eyes Major UK Growth as New Head of Real Estate Takes Up Reins

Aims to grow UK assets under management from £2 billion to £5 billion by 2030 Swiss Life Asset Managers wants to grow its UK assets under management from £1.9 billion to £5 billion by 2030 as part of a major European expansion drive. Details of the proposals emerged this morning at a Swiss Life Asset Managers strategy update with journalists in London. The group will have a new head of real estate from 1 July when Jan Plückhahn, formerly head of real estate Germany, takes up the reins. Giles King,…

HESTA to Invest in European Alternative Property Types with Heitman

Investment solidifies Heitman as one of HESTA’s largest international property managers Heitman LLC (“Heitman”), a global real estate investment management firm, today announced an allocation from HESTA to invest in European alternative property types, including self-storage, student housing, residential, and health care. With over 1 million members and approximately AUD 93 billion of funds under management, HESTA is one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds dedicated to health and community services. This investment establishes Heitman as one of HESTA’s largest international property investment managers. “The new allocation with Heitman will support…

The Box Co. Offers a New ‘Storage By the Box’ Model in Lancashire [England]

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to squeeze households and small businesses across the North West, a new storage provider has launched in Lancashire with a bold promise: to offer secure, flexible storage at a fraction of the usual cost. The Box Co., a fast-growing UK storage company, has announced its expansion into the region, introducing a storage-by-the-box model that is set to disrupt the local market. Unlike traditional self-storage providers that charge a flat monthly fee for an entire unit, The Box Co. charges customers only for the number of…

Scottish Property Investment firm, SRA Ventures, Acquires BOXXS Self-Store in Linlithgow [West Lothian, Scotland]

Scottish property investment firm SRA Ventures, owned by entrepreneur Shaf Rasul, has completed the acquisition of Linlithgow-based storage company BOXXS Self-Store. The purchase of BOXXS Self-Store, situated within Mill Road Industrial Estate in Linlithgow, forms part of SRA Ventures’ ongoing strategy to provide high-quality, flexible workspaces for SMEs and growing businesses. The BOXXS facility, which offers 24/7 secure container storage for both local residents and businesses, will benefit from significant investment to modernise and enhance the site. Planned upgrades include expanded CCTV coverage, the installation of new windproof and watertight…

Heitman Acquires Majority Stake in Swedish Self-Storage Operator [United Kingdom]

Heitman LLC (“Heitman”), a global real estate investment management firm, today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the third largest self-storage operator in Sweden – Servistore. The business has 31 sites (25 operational and 6 due to open) across 14 cities. It encompasses over 4,000 units, spanning a total of 330,000 square feet of storage space. This transaction, made on behalf of Heitman’s European value strategy, allows the firm to continue investing in the rising global demand for self-storage. It follows the firm’s previous self-storage platform acquisitions across…

Ready Steady Store Receives Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2025 [United Kingdom]

Leading self-storage provider, Ready Steady Store, has received the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award after being recognised for consistently delivering a world-class customer experience. Following the pandemic, consumer confidence has continued to grow back slowly, but there is still an element of caution surrounding consumer spending. Because of this, businesses that maintain service excellence and weave in a customer advocacy strategy will continue to stand out, with this award celebrating brands that are delivering standards that go above and beyond. Working with over 6,500 brands, Feefo is the world’s largest…

Kangaroo Self Storage Acquires Storage Sites and Expands Into the Midlands [England]

Kangaroo Self Storage has taken a leap forward in its ambitious growth strategy that sees the company gain a strong presence in the Midlands. The self-storage company has acquired the Nottingham, Hanley and Tunstall sites owned by Jumbo Self Storage. This transaction was funded by both equity from Kangaroo Self Storage and debt through HSBC. The acquisition creates a link between the company’s six facilities in the North West of England and its recently acquired site in Grimsby. Together, the three sites add a further 87,000 sq ft of Maximum…

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…