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Self storage facilities have long been known for their low electricity requirements and vast roof spaces. These unique characteristics present an exciting opportunity for facility owners to leverage solar energy and cutting-edge sensor LED lighting to reduce expenses and boost profits. Embracing sustainability is the way forward, and it’s time for self storage facilities to […]

Storage Facility owners aim to deliver a comprehensive and hassle-free experience to clients. Beyond providing top-notch storage solutions, there are also additional benefits for clients when there are dedicated parking services for dropping off or picking up goods. As facilities get bigger, the room for parking becomes less. However, the benefits of client parking can […]

Maximising the Value of Your Self Storage Facility: Maintenance Strategies for Pre-sale During challenging economic periods, owners of self storage facilities may be tempted to take shortcuts and delay maintenance tasks to save on costs. However, for those considering selling their self storage facility, the importance of maintaining high upkeep standards cannot be understated. Overlooking […]

Click through to a walk through video of Outta Space Self Storage in Murray Bridge For property information listing click HERE  

When selling a self storage facility it’s important to have accurate financial information and documentation, such as revenue and expense and occupancy reports. This information along with our expert advice will be needed to determine where potential buyers are likely to engage. To sell a self storage facility, we work with you through these steps: […]

Reproduced article from the Self Storage Association of Australasia (SSAA) Insider November 2023 – www.selfstorage.org.au   Highway Frontage | Matt Walsh: Maximising the Value of Your Self-Storage Facility: Maintenance Strategies for Pre-sale  Preparing your self-storage facility for sale is a complex task involving various aspects, but maintenance can significantly impact the sale’s success. Effective maintenance […]

Reproduced article from the Self Storage Association of Australasia (SSAA INsider May 2023) – www.selfstorage.org.au Expanding and developing self-storage facilities can be a profitable business venture. To extract the highest value from buyers for the expansion potential, it is important to assess the demand for storage in the area and engage a specialist self-storage builder […]

Reproduced article from the Self Storage Association of Australasia (SSAA) – www.selfstorage.org.au  Selling a self storage facility can be an exciting and profitable venture. Whether you’re a first-time seller or an experienced investor, it’s crucial to have the right strategies and guidance in place. We spoke to industry expert Matt Walsh, Director of Highway Frontage […]

When selling a self storage facility it’s important to have accurate financial information and documentation, such as income, expense and occupancy reports. This information along with our expert advice will be needed to determine where potential buyers are likely to engage. To sell a self storage facility, we work with you through these steps: Determine […]

Self Storage property freeholds with established storage businesses hold investment grade appeal with high occupancies, strong cash flow and profits with in most cases low management expenses and are considered highly desirable commercial property investment opportunities. The current offer for sale by Expressions of Interest of the long established Storage King Self Storage freehold and […]

Regardless of whether you’re selling now or in the future, it’s always best practice to ensure that all financial and compliance matters are up to date. The SSAA’s Insider article by Matt Walsh To read the the article, CLICK HERE  How’s the market?,” is a daily question. It’s an interesting question as it has never […]

Mates Rates Storage now for sale, 63 storage units in this well presented facility set up to run with minimal owner involvement

Abbott Self Storage business and freehold is offered for sale.  Located at 22-24 Abbott Road Hallam, it is a significant Industrial 1 zoned site of just on four acres in a very tightly held precinct close to the junction of the Gippsland and Monash Freeways. There are 227 purpose designed storage units on part of […]

What an amazing convention, huge congratulations to all the winners – and especially Jim’s Storage for taking out the Best Expansion category.  As always,  big thanks goes to the whole team at SSAA for putting on a fantastic event.  

During the sale process of almost every Self-Storage facility in Australia, there will be a period of time between when an acceptable offer is made to the vendor, and when the contract of sale becomes unconditional. During this “Due Diligence” period, a prospective purchaser will verify the information provided to them by the marketing agent, […]