A Time-Lapse Tale: Watch Less Mess Self-Storage of Warsaw, Poland, Develop Before Your Eyes!

Mar 11, 2020

There’s something awe-inspiring about watching a parcel of dirt transform into a gorgeous, new self-storage facility. Set to soothing music, this time-lapse video from European operator Less Mess Storage captures the pain-staking detail and...

Shurgard Self Storage Releases 2019 Earnings Report

Feb 27, 2020

Update 2/27/20 – Shurgard has released financial results for the fourth quarter and full year that ended Dec. 31. In general, the company showed gains in key areas, particularly in operating revenue and net operating income (NOI), according to a...

Shurgard Self Storage Europe Expands Paris Portfolio Through Management, Acquisitions

Feb 21, 2020

Update 2/21/20 – Shurgard has closed on its acquisition of the Flexistockage properties in Central Paris and Villepinte. The company will continue to operate the other two Flexistockage locations it began managing in November...

Self-Storage Blooms in Norway Thanks to Plentiful Land and a Strong Economy

Feb 05, 2020

The Norway self-storage market has been growing steadily since 2015. Learn about the factors that are driving increased consumer awareness and development.

Prosperity and Challenges in a Maturing European Self-Storage Industry

Dec 18, 2019

The self-storage industry continues to grow and prosper in Europe, though not without challenges as it matures. Read about submarkets, consumer awareness, investor interest, consolidation and more.

OrangeSpace Self-Storage Launches With 2 Facilities in Portugal

Dec 03, 2019

OrangeSpace Self-Storage has launched with two 8,000-square-meter facilities in Alfragide and Rio de Mouro, Portugal. The venture is a partnership between South Africa-based self-storage operator StoreSmart, which will manage the properties, and...

Shurgard Self Storage Europe Releases Financial Results for Third-Quarter 2019

Oct 30, 2019

Shurgard Self Storage Europe SARL, the European affiliate of U.S.-based real estate investment trust Public Storage Inc., has released financial results for the third quarter that ended Sept. 30. In general, the company showed gains in key areas...