Prees Green-based company, 4M Self Storage, will be opening a brand new 100-room, indoor facility on Whitchurch Business Park early next year, with further expansion planned later in 2026. The new location will feature self-storage rooms sized from just 25 sq ft to 150 sq ft, constructed on two levels, and will feature state-of-the-art technology to provide smart access and high-level security. There will also be a covered loading area. Expected to be rented by both individuals and local businesses, units are available on short, medium and long-term contracts and…
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SRA Ventures Commits to £1 Million Second Phase Of Alloa Self-Storage Facility Plans
SRA Ventures Limited has reaffirmed its commitment towards plans for a high-tech self-storage and smart workplace hub, investing £1 million into the former Alloa Police Station site. A first planning application at the prominent town-centre site to convert it into a modern self-storage facility was approved in June, bringing over 80 internal storage units across 16,000 square feet of converted space, alongside a further eight drive-up units formed from the site’s outbuildings. SRA Ventures Limited has now responded to feedback on a second planning application seeking permission for pioneering high-spec…
Pocket Storage Celebrates Grand Opening of Tech-Enabled, Urban Storage Facility in Historic London Building
Pocket Storage, a U.K.-based vertically integrated owner and operator of self-storage properties, and Forum Partners, a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm, today announced the opening of Biscuit Factory, Pocket’s first self-storage location. During the past few months, Pocket Storage has worked to outfit the site at 100 Drummond Road with modern self-storage infrastructure, ensuring a best-in-class customer experience through digital access controls, automated leasing, and space optimization. The Bermondsey location features 134 storage units spanning 10,000 square feet of net rental storage area, distributed across two…
Self-Storage Firm Opens New Facility in Aberystwyth, Wales
A fast-growing Welsh storage giant has pledged to support the local community after opening its new site in Aberystwyth. Denbigh-based Lock Stock, the UK’s largest container-based storage company, had targeted the town and has moved swiftly to complete work on the eco-conscious site. The facility stands on land in the heart of the town at the rear of the town’s Lidl and Argos stores on the busy Rheidol Retail Park and boasts just shy of an acre of space. It will have over 100 of the company’s distinctive dark green…
Storage Den Expands With 36 Premium Drive-Up Storage Units in Aberdeen, Scotland
Storage Den is proud to announce the expansion of its Aberdeen facility with 36 brand new drive-up storage units, responding to strong demand from both domestic and business customers. The new units, available in 35 and 70 sq. ft. sizes, provide the flexibility and quality that customers have come to expect from Storage Den’s premium offering. Each drive-up unit features app-based access control, internal solar-powered lighting, CCTV security, and full insulation, delivering a secure, modern, and convenient storage solution that goes beyond the standard shipping container experience. Brian Barbour of…
Fast-Growing Self-Storage Company Opens New Facility in Salisbury, Wiltshire [England]
Here Self Storage has opened its third UK facility in Salisbury, in the former Matalan premises on Southampton Road. The £10m facility has more than 60,000 sq ft of flexible storage space and is operated by Engage Management Services. It combines smart technology with community-focused initiatives, including in-store book libraries, local charity partnerships and sustainability features such as solar panels, EV charging points, and a tree planted for every new customer. Mark van Adrichem, CEO of Engage, said: “This facility combines secure, flexible storage with smart technology, making it easier…
Self-Storage Facility Opens at Former Salisbury Matalan [England]
A Storage facility has opened at the former Matalan premises on Southampton Road. Here Self Storage, which already operated in Loughborough and Northampton, opened its Salisbury branch after converting the former retail unit. A spokesperson said: “Here Self Storage has opened in Salisbury, bringing a modern, secure and sustainable storage experience. “Located on Southampton Road, the new 67,000-square-foot site offers flexible storage solutions for both personal and business use. “Designed with convenience and security in mind, the facility features a clean, contemporary layout and advanced access systems. “Here, Self Storage…
Mayfair Hotel To Offer Luxury Self-Storage Units For Guests in UK
The city’s wealthy will be able to store their supercars, art and fine wines at the five-star property The UK’s first luxury self-storage units are set to open beneath The Biltmore Mayfair hotel in London, after planning permission was approved. The business will allow Mayfair’s elite residents to safely store high ticket items such as supercars, works of art and fine wines when it opens next summer. American self-storage group 1784 Holdings has been given the green light to transform the 42,000 square foot site, which was previously used as…
Compound Real Estate Acquires Two Self-Storage Sites in Walthamstow and South London
Compound Real Estate has acquired two sites in Walthamstow and South London to add to its Comporter self-storage platform. The site in Walthamstow sits in the Blackhorse Lane regeneration area and was purchased from Dignity Funerals with a short-term leaseback while Compound advances a planning application, which it expects to submit in early 2026. The South London site was acquired from a private seller. The acquisitions follow earlier purchases in Tunbridge Wells, Milton Keynes, Guildford, New Barnet and Peckham to form a seven-asset portfolio across London and the South East.…
Shurgard Self Storage Acquires Self Storage Facilities in Manchester [England]
Shurgard Self Storage Ltd (“Shurgard” or the “Company”) Shurgard expands in Manchester, UK, with the acquisition of two self-storage sites Shurgard – Europe’s largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities – announced the acquisition of one property in Manchester from Storage World. It has also signed an agreement with Storage World to acquire a second site, currently under construction in Manchester, subject to customary conditions. The new facility is expected to open by end of 2026. With effect from 22 October 2025, Shurgard will operate and rebrand Site 1. This…
