1. You are moving in together
Congratulations, you're taking the big step. Moving in together means you'll need to make some decisions about what furniture to keep. That may mean bringing together differing tastes and finding what works.
For most couples moving in together, the move may involve rented accommodation or a property without a lot of storage for the two people’s possessions.
A solution for this is to use self storage for extra space, until you can work out between you which items you want to keep and which items are to go. It's also a handy place to store items that you may not have space immediately available for such as skis, bikes or furniture.
If you need a mover to help move in together, our sister company Kiwi Movers can provide a man and van service.
2. Baby on the way
Exciting news! You will have lots of planning to do, including making your home baby friendly. This may mean transforming one room into a nursery. You might also need to make the house more baby/toddler friendly by removing furniture that could pose a hazard, such as coffee tables or other types of furniture with sharp edges.
You may want to place these items into a self storage unit until it’s safer to bring them back into the house. You may also want to store cribs, prams and other items if you are planning on having more children at a later stage. The one thing with a new baby that you can be sure of is that your home will inevitably be more cluttered than it was before, especially with toys.
3. Renovating the house
Your kids are growing and you need more space, or it's simply time for a refresh. Whatever your plans, renovating the house is a very common reason for why people use self storage.
Renovations can just take a few weeks, or many months for a larger job. Storing your belongings in a self storage unit means they are dry, dust-free and secure. You can also access them during the renovations to get what you need when you need it.
4. Moving home
One of the most stressful events in your life is moving home. For some people this is a once in a lifetime event, for others it is one of many, such as for service members' families.
Whether you are moving across London or moving cities, you may need to store belongings in self-storage until you can find the perfect house to buy. This is one of the most common reasons for why people use self storage.
Generally speaking, if you are placing your entire household belongings in self storage then this will take up quite a lot of space.
If you are going to need storage for a while between houses, then we recommend having a slightly larger storage unit. This will allow you to fit everything in, and find things easily when you need to. You might also want to look into finding a reputable removal company for the move itself.
5. Extra space
If you live in an apartment or flat in London, then space is usually at a premium with limited storage space.
It is very common now to have a self storage unit as an annex to your home. This allows you to store all the items you don't necessarily need on a day to day basis, but more cheaply than building a home extension, converting the loft or moving to a larger property.
For example, self storage can be used for storing all the Christmas decorations or summer outdoor equipment for when you need them.
6. You decide to downsize
You might need to downsize for financial or other reasons, but this doesn’t mean you want to get rid of all your stuff. In this case, you may choose to maintain a self storage unit, to keep all the items that won't fit in your smaller property. These could be very important personal items that you want stored securely.
7. You are breaking up
Sadly, not all relationships last, and couples break up or divorce. This is not an easy time, so the last thing you need is a headache over practical matters like where to store your stuff. When dividing up possessions or a household, one or both parties may need to store their items until they find a new place to live.
8. A death in the family
With bereavement comes the need to make big decisions. On many occasions, this can involve a sudden house sale or the relocation of possessions from a vacant property. It is a good idea to store these items and give yourself and your family time to make financial and emotional decisions without feeling rushed.
9. University students in summer holidays
When it's the summer holidays, university students usually have to vacate their student accommodation. Often they just require a locker for their items. It is very common and student self storage in London is a mass event that happens every year.
10. Going overseas
Heading off on that big overseas adventure or working in an exotic location? One of the best options to store your stuff is using mobile storage pods . These are cost effective and convenient, asyour items can be collected directly from you and placed into containers.
The great thing is that when you return from overseas, you can get all your goods delivered to your new home. Or if you decide to relocate for good, all your belongings can be shipped to you in your new country.
