Investing and Real Estate

The process of buying or selling a self-storage facility has become more rigorous as markets have become increasingly competitive and changes in the economy impact property value. Owners and investors looking to acquire need to understand the investing process including due diligence, capitalization rates, appraisals and valuation methods.

Making Self-Storage Work in South Africa: Insight From Inside the Gauteng Province

Mar 04, 2020

The South Africa self-storage market continues to evolve. Gain perspective from an entrepreneur in the region.

National Storage Affiliates Trust Acquires SecurCare Self Storage

Feb 28, 2020

National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSAT), a Maryland real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in self-storage, has agreed to acquire SecurCare Self Storage Inc., its largest participating regional operator (PRO). Valued at $220 million...

Australia REIT Abacus Property Pursues Office, Self-Storage Opportunities

Feb 25, 2020

Update 2/25/20 – Abacus deployed more than $600 million in capital during the first half of its 2020 fiscal year (HY20), which ended Dec. 31, including a series of acquisitions and joint ventures in the office and self-storage sectors, with those...

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...

Jernigan Capital Acquires Development-Partner Interests in 8 Self-Storage Facilities

Feb 20, 2020

Jernigan Capital Inc. (JCAP), a merchant bank and advisory firm serving the self-storage industry, has acquired development-partner interests in eight projects it recently financed. On Feb. 14, it took full ownership of two facilities in Boston...

The Unvarnished Truth About the Canadian Self-Storage Market

Feb 19, 2020

The Canadian self-storage market may be ripe with opportunity, but there are also realities that make it challenging for would-be owners and investors. A representative from one of the country’s most prominent operators shares some eye-opening facts.

New ISS Mastery DVD Series Is Like a Multi-Tool for Self-Storage Learning

Feb 14, 2020

There are a lot of overlapping layers to the self-storage business. Read how the latest ISS Mastery DVD Series is like a multi-tool for learning, providing a broad-based, multi-pronged approach to strategically meet or exceed your goals.

Self-Storage Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales: February 2020

Feb 14, 2020

Self-storage properties are constantly changing hands, and Inside Self-Storage is regularly notified of these market transactions. Here’s an overview of activity happening in February 2020...

Protecting Your Legacy: Creating a Self-Storage Business Succession Plan

Feb 12, 2020

Part of being a good self-storage owner is having a succession plan in place in case you’re unable or no longer want to steer the ship. Here are four common methods of transfer to explore so your business will be protected.

Self Storage Advisory Group of Cushman & Wakefield Announces Summary of 2019 Facility Sales

Feb 11, 2020

The Self Storage Advisory Group (SSAG) of real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) helped complete the disposition of 73 storage facilities in 2019. Combined, the properties comprised more than 3 million net rentable square feet in 25,334 units...

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