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...

Deal or No Deal: How UK Self-Storage Operators Could Be Impacted by Brexit Chaos

Oct 22, 2019

As politicians in the U.K. debate how to withdraw from the European Union, business owners are uncertain of how they’ll be affected by looming changes. Read how self-storage could be impacted by the macroeconomic impact of Brexit.

FEDESSA Announces Self-Storage Award Winners at London Conference

Oct 07, 2019

During its recently concluded annual conference and tradeshow in London, Oct. 1-2, the Federation of European Self Storage Associations (FEDESSA) announced the winners of its annual awards. A commemorative dinner included performances by mind...

FEDESSA, JLL Release 2019 Research Findings on European Self-Storage Market

Oct 02, 2019

The Federation of European Self Storage Associations (FEDESSA) and investment-management firm JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) have released research findings from a 2019 survey of the European self-storage market. The organizations polled more than 800...

UK Self-Storage Operator Safestore Releases Financial Results for Third Quarter Ending July 31

Sep 17, 2019

U.K. self-storage operator Safestore Holdings PLC has released its financial statement for the third quarter of its 2019 fiscal year, which ended July 31. The company experienced growth in revenue and occupancy for most of its operating portfolio...