Learn the tips and tricks when opening up a new self storage store from two industry professionals who, between them, have developed and opened dozens of stores across the country. Split over two days, these sessions will explore everything from financing and site selection, through to design and construction, budgeting, planning permissions, branding, staffing and then fill-up. This is the most comprehensive training ever offered to the industry from two of the most successful and skilled self storage operators in the UK.
Note: This is a two-part training session, split over two dates, a week apart. Bookings are for attendance at both sessions. It is not possible to book either Part One or Part Two only.
Part One – Before you build
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 - 10.00am - 1.00pm
Financing
- Finance options
- What banks want
- Covering fill up
Site Selection
- Main road vs secondary
- Freehold vs leasehold
- Demographics
- Construction impacts (ground work, slopes etc)
- Competition – barriers to entry
- Conversion vs new build
Design Considerations
- Load limits
- Size/height
- Fire regulations
- Access requirements
- Corridor widths
- Unit mix
- Loading bays
- Number of lifts
- GLA vs MLA
Budgeting
- Construction
- Operating
- Bridging
- Valuations
- Build cost vs day one value
Part Two – Planning, building and fill up
Wednesday, 31 March 2021 - 10.00am - 1.00pm
Planning
- Timescales
- Pitfalls
- Signage
Getting it Going
- Indicative price to build
- Construction methods
- Build times, impacts
Brand
- Store name considerations
- Brand / image / colour
Staffing
- Key functions
- Recruiting – past storage experience vs fresh
Fill-up
- Website
- Local marketing
- Start-up pricing
- The first move out!
- What is mature occupancy
Exit Strategy
Chair - Rennie Schafer

Speaker - Dave Davies

Speaker - Mike Wilson

Cost:
SSA UK/FEDESSA Members @ £100 + VAT per person
Non-Members @ £200 + VAT per person
Who should attend?
This is essential training for anyone considering opening and/or developing a new store or site.
Member Pledge
If a non-member takes up membership within 6 months of attending an event, the SSA UK will reimburse the difference between the non-member rate and the member rate for the event