You can’t have a discussion about buying, selling or refinancing a self-storage property without the term “cap rate” coming into the conversation. This article provides insight and clarification on what a capitalization rate is and ho…
Fort Smith, AR, Officials Approve Self-Storage Zoning Request Despite Public Opposition
Update 3/16/16 – The Fort Smith Board of Directors this week approved the rezoning of the 15-acre property on which the Goodson family intends to convert an existing industrial building to self-storage. The 5-2 vote came despite continued opposit…
National Storage Affiliates Trust Acquires 5-Property Self-Storage Portfolio in New Hampshire
National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSAT), a Maryland real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in self-storage, has acquired a five-property portfolio in New Hampshire from multiple entities operating under the Granite Clover Self Storage brand….
Lock & Leave Self Storage of Kent, England, Supports KM Big Charity Quiz
Lock & Leave Self Storage of Kent, England, will be the headline sponsor for the KM Big Charity Quiz, April 22, at the University of Kent Sports Centre in Canterbury, England. The fundraiser supports the educational services delivered by the KM Cha…
Janus International Publishes Whitepaper on Self-Storage Retrofitting, Remodeling
Inside Self-Storage (ISS) and Janus International Group, a global provider of self-storage building components, roll-up doors and portable storage units, have released a new whitepaper, “R3: Renovate, Remodel or Retrofit for Retention, Revenue an…
Background Screening Tips for Hiring the Right Self-Storage Manager
The multi-faceted nature of a self-storage manager’s job responsibilities means those who are responsible for hiring should know as much as they can about potential employees. Guest blogger Paul Gerber of Application Research Inc. offers tips on …
Background Screening Tips for Hiring the Right Self-Storage Manager
The multi-faceted nature of a self-storage manager’s job responsibilities means those who are responsible for hiring should know as much as they can about potential employees. Guest blogger Paul Gerber of Application Research Inc. offers tips on …
Self-Storage Pricing Workshop DVD Now Available in ISS Store
The Inside Self-Storage (ISS) Store, an e-commerce website providing research and education products for industry professionals, has released a “Self-Storage Pricing Workshop” on DVD. The 3.5-hour session was filmed during the 2015 ISS Worl…
StoreLocal Co-Op Signs New Self-Storage Founding Members
StoreLocal Corp., a co-operative of private self-storage operators in Canada and the United States, has added three new founding members over the last month, bringing a total of 53 additional facilities into the co-op. The company this week signed Idah…
National Storage REIT to Acquire Self-Storage Facility in Highett, Melbourne, Australia
Australian self-storage operator National Storage REIT (NSR) has agreed to purchase a storage facility in Highett, Melbourne, for $17 million. The unnamed property comprises more than 4,600 square meters of rentable space in 700 units. The deal is expe…