Self-storage facilities are rented out by UK Residents to save money. After all,it is cheaper to rent out a storage facility than getting a house big enough to fit all your items. There are a lot of factors that driveself storage prices up or down. Just like real estate,the size,location,and amenities are just some factors that affect its pricing.
The location and demand also drive up the prices. It is just simple economics. When the demand for an item is high and the supply is limited,it is inevitable that the price for that specific unit also increases. For example,because space is limited in the overpopulated city of London,it can’t be helped that the rent for both real estate and storage units become more expensive.
It is in cities like Manchester,Birmingham,Glasgow and obviously London where it is advised more to rent a storage facility. It is because it would be far cheaper to rent a storage unit for your items than to get a place that can fit you and all your items without making you look like a hoarder.
When renting a self-storage facility,the objective is to save money. That is why you should get a storage unit where your budget and cost spend is optimised. Don’t get a unit that is too big or filled with unnecessary amenities as you will just lose the money that you have saved.
Here are six factors that affect Self-storage prices. From here you can determine how you can get the best unit without burning a hole in your bank account.
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Size
Get a storage facility that is just the right size for you. Often,tenants get a self-storage facility that is way too big for their items. This leaves them with a unit that is filled with air and burns through their wallet. On the other hand,some get units that are too small for them which leaves them with items still that they can’t fit in their units.
Don’t just sign to a unit because it is the cheapest you can find. Get the one that is actually ideal for you and your items. It is recommended that you also organise your stuff so you take up less space.
Furniture also needs to be disassembled for their safety and to save up on space. Personally check out the storage unit that you want to get so you know how big it actually is.
Self-storage facilities come in different sizes. You can get a unit that can only fit the contents of your home closet but also there are units that can easily fit all the items of a six-bedroom house,furniture included.
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Location
If you have ever looked for real estate then you would know that the location is one major factor. Prices of residential areas go up the closer it is to the city. The same logic applies to storage units. Units in big cities like London,Manchester and Birmingham are more expensive than units in the countryside. The cost of a small storage unit in London can be the same cost as a large unit in a different county.
We recommend getting a storage unit that is far from the city so you can save money. However,if you’re going to store items that you will constantly need over the week,then get a unit nearer to save you time and gas money.
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Population
As the population numbers increase so does the price of real estate. This is because the demand for space is quite high. Student populations in the area also affect storage prices. Student towns like Sheffield,for example,have higher prices compared to non-student towns like Arbroath.
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Type of Unit (Indoor or Outdoor)
Choose whether you want an indoor storage unit or an outdoor type. The price will depend on what unit you choose. Outdoor facilities allow tenants to drive up and access their items from the outside thus making it more convenient and easier to go in and out. Indoor access facilities,on the other hand,can only be accessed from the inside of building premises. Outdoor access units are more convenient and far cheaper. However,certain amenities are not available with Outdoor facilities like Climate Control. On the other hand,Indoor storages may be more expensive but they are more secure and can give you many perks. Moving into Indoor facilities can also be a daunting task as you need to haul them yourself to the unit.
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Amenities
As mentioned before,storage units have various amenities like climate control,24/7 access and CCTV cameras. Each of these amenities has their own use – for example,climate control protects wooden furniture and old books from humidity damage and mould. 24/7 access grants you access to your items whatever time and day it is. A CCTV camera on your unit,obviously,will put your mind at ease of leaving your items. Each additional amenity will drive up the price so make sure that you get only the amenities that you really need.
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Duration of Stay
Your duration of stay is a factor as to how much rent you have to pay. Self-storage facilities would be more than happy to give you a discount if you intend to stay for a long period of time.