In this “Time for Action” segment from 3 Mile Domination, Jim Ross discusses how self-storage operators can benefit by creating alliances with other facilities in their market. He suggests reaching out to properties that are full and offeri…
Gilford, NH, Self-Storage Facility Expands to Offer Vehicle Storage
New Hampshire Self Storage, which operates six facilities in New Hampshire under various names, has added a new climate-controlled building to its Gilford location that will offer specialized vehicle storage under the name “Big Boy Storage Box.&r…
Athena Real Estate Acquires Pack Rat Self Storage in North Charleston, SC
Athena Real Estate LLC, a real estate investment and advisory firm, has purchased Pack Rat Self Storage in North Charleston, S.C., through a company affiliate. As the firm’s first storage acquisition in the state, the property will be rebranded a…
UK, Spanish Authorities Investigate Self-Storage Investment Fraud
Update 6/2/17 – U.K. officials have filed four “wind up” petitions intended to force self-storage operator Store First into liquidation. The move is related to the SFO “storage pod” investigation and tied to investments ma…
Property-Management Firm Garber Enterprises Proposes Self-Storage for Lawrence, KS
Property-management company Garber Enterprises Inc. intends to develop a self-storage facility on 11.36 acres in the 1700 block of E. 902 Road in Lawrence, Kan. The Douglas County Commission last week unanimously approved a conditional-use permit, foll…
Residents Oppose Proposed Self-Storage Facility in Chesapeake, VA
Mini Price Storage, a Virginia-based self-storage operator, intends to build a multi-story facility on a property in the Western Branch community of Chesapeake, Va., but residents appear to oppose the project. The development would require a zoning cha…
West Coast Self-Storage Proposes New Facility for Seattle
Update 8/17/17 – Seattle officials are discussing a joint request from West Coast and Nucor Corp., a steel manufacturer, to vacate rights of way (ROWs) owned by the Port of Seattle, better align adjacent land parcels and accommodate West Coast&rs…
Amsdell Cos./Compass Acquires All Star Self Storage in McKinney, TX
Compass Self Storage, a member of the Amsdell family of companies, has purchased All Star Self Storage in McKinney, Texas. It’s the company’s ninth acquisition this year. The site was purchased by separate affiliates of Amsdell Group LLC an…
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Landscape Enhancement for Self-Storage Facilities: Regulations and More
A self-storage facility can benefit greatly from thoughtful landscape design. Here are some common regulations to follow as well as supplemental aesthetics that can add value to your property.