NNS Consulting

07736126530

With almost 25 years’ experience in the UK and European self-storage markets, I have a wealth of knowledge in developing and operating self-storage assets and platforms - delivering significant investor return.  As Managing Director of Lok’nStore in the UK, I was the driving force behind the growth of the business, creating a market leading portfolio and platform in the UK which was purchased by Shurgard in 2024 for £385m.   Find out more about my credentials here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-newman-shepherd-8108889/

Working for Institutional Investors, Owners and Platform Operators, I can help you in all areas of maximising returns, including;

Strategy and development

  • Pre – acquisition strategy and business plan support including reviewing underwriting assumptions
  • Capital structure and strategy
  • Maximising valuation
  • Site selection
  • Site design and building presentation/ layout
  • Strategy for exit
  • Governance and oversight
  • Supplier recommendation, review, and appointment

 Sales and Marketing

  • Customer journey – Website/ instore/ telephone/ social media/ Google
  • Revenue maximisation – discounts, pricing, rent reviews, insurance sales
  • Operational team structure and incentivisation
  • Internal communications to your team
  • Digitalisation, automation and central management systems and structures

KPI management

  • Developing and using robust KPI’s
  • Managing underperforming stores
  • Maximising returns from strong performing stores
  • Ongoing review of operator performance for investors

Let me help you make significant returns from self-storage!