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Developing Self-Storage in Russia

Self-storage is a young yet fast-developing industry in Russia. Consumer demand has made it possible for the industry to grow, though there are ...read more

Expo Early-Bird Discounts Extended

Early-bird registration discounts for the 2016 Inside Self-Storage World Expo will expire on Feb. 22. The event will take place at the ...read more

In Search of Self-Storage Market Data

The Inside Self-Storage Store will no longer be selling industry-performance reports produced by Cushman & Wakefield, but the loss of one partner ...read more

Is the Competition Radius Shrinking?

Competition for self-storage customers is getting tougher every day. Operators discuss what they're doing to attract new tenants. ...read more

Self-Storage Maintenance Package 2016: Calendars & Guide

Designed for self-storage managers, this package includes detailed, customizable monthly calendars outlining tasks by day, week and season. It also ...read more

Tenants Explain Why They Use YourSpace

Self-storage customers discuss why they enjoy storing their belongings at Maryland-based YourSpace Storage in this slickly produced testimonial ...read more

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The RV Loft Opens Indoor RV-Storage Facility in Marietta, GA

The RV Loft is opening an indoor, climate-controlled RV-storage facility in Marietta, Ga., in a 50,000-square-foot leased building. Slated to open in May, the property at 980 Marietta Industrial Drive is near Cobb Parkway and Interstate 75. Reservations are now being ...More
Yesterday Posted in News, Development
StoreRight Self Storage Expands Ruskin, FL, Facility

StoreRight Self Storage has expanded its facility in Ruskin, Fla., and will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the freshly renovated property on March 3. The one-hour event in conjunction with the SouthShore Chamber of Commerce begins at 1 p.m. ...More
Yesterday Posted in News

Self-Storage Tenants Explain Why They Love YourSpace Storage in Testimonial Video

Self-storage customers discuss why they enjoy storing their belongings at Maryland-based YourSpace Storage in this slickly produced testimonial spot. The video shows off facility amenities and technology, online features and ancillary services, as tenants profess their ...More
Yesterday Posted in Videos, Marketing
Self-Storage to Take Over Part of KOI Auto Parts Warehouse in Cincinnati

Real estate developer Kingston Development Group recently acquired the KOI Auto Parts warehouse and neighboring land at 630 Burbank St. in Cincinnati, with the intent to convert a portion of the building to self-storage. The 3-acre property in the Walnut Hills neighborhood ...More
Yesterday Posted in News, Development, Real Estate
Viking Self Storage of Bedford, England, Raises Charity Funds Through Simulated 'Homeless' Experience

Viking Self Storage in Bedford, England, partnered with YMCA Bedfordshire to host a local “Sleep Easy” fundraiser on Feb. 26 to benefit YMCA programs and services. This year’s event highlighted issues related to homelessness, inviting participants to camp ...More
Yesterday Posted in News
R3: Renovate, Remodel or Retrofit for Retention, Revenue and Real (Estate) Value

This whitepaper by Janus International Group explores ways self-storage operators can upgrade the aesthetics of their property and improve its efficiency, first impressions to customers and overall curb appeal. ...More
Yesterday Posted in Whitepapers
Access Self Storage in England Collects Easter Eggs for Children’s Charities

Access Self Storage is once again asking community members to help collect chocolate Easter eggs for children’s charities. The company is aiming to collect 1,000 chocolate treats this year, which is 200 more than last year’s tally. ...More
2 days ago Posted in News
National Storage Affiliates Trust Buys 2 Self-Storage Portfolios in Indiana

Update 2/29/16 – NSAT has acquired a three-property Access Self Storage portfolio in Camby and Indianapolis, Ind. The assets were purchased from Access Self Storage of Heartland Crossing LLC, Emerson Access Storage LLC, Rockville Road Storage LLC and Rockville Road ...More
2 days ago Posted in News, Real Estate
Metro Storage to Develop New Self-Storage Facility in St. Charles, IL

Metro Storage LLC, which operates more than 100 self-storage properties in 12 states, has purchased a parcel of land in St. Charles, Ill., on which it plans to build a new Metro Self Storage facility. Slated to open in November, the property will be the company’s 19th ...More
2 days ago Posted in News, Development, Real Estate
Rosewood Property Co. Acquires Brooks School Self Storage in Fishers, IN

Rosewood Property Co. (RPC), a Dallas-based real estate firm, has purchased Brooks School Self Storage in Fishers, Ind., a suburb of Indianapolis. Like other RPC properties, the acquisition will managed by Extra Space Storage Inc., a self-storage real estate investment ...More
2 days ago Posted in News, Real Estate