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Five Key Reasons to Put Your Furniture into Storage
At first glance, putting your furniture into self-storage might seem an unusual thing to do – after all, you need it and use it every day, don’t you?
In fact, there are many sets of circumstances in which self-storage units are the ideal solution for many people who need somewhere to put their furniture, either temporarily or long term. At Hamiltons Removals, we offer high-quality furniture storage units in the heart of East Anglia. Here we look at five of the commonest scenarios.
On the Move?
You may be stuck in the middle of a property chain during a house move, and there may be a gap between selling your old home and moving into your new one. If you want to keep your existing furniture, then the simplest way of keeping it safe and secure is to put it into self-storage, then move it in when your move is complete.
Downsizing
Self-storage is particularly useful if you are moving from a bigger property into a smaller one and find that not all the furniture will fit into your new home. Putting these items into self-storage will give you some breathing space until you decide what to do with it – after all, there are plenty of other things to think about during house or office moves.
A Spacious Selling Point
On the other hand, many people move because they have outgrown their current home or office. If you have too much furniture for your current property, this can make it look cramped. Putting some of your possessions into self-storage will help create space, helping to impress would-be buyers.
Room to Renovate
If you’ve decided your home or office needs a new colour scheme, then you don’t want to run the risk of spilling paint all over your valuable chairs and tables. Your project – which could also involve building or restoration work, or even deep-cleaning the carpets – will be much easier if you don’t have to manoeuvre your way around furniture.
The solution? Put your items into self-storage while the work is being carried out, then bring them back once it’s all been completed.
Long-Term Security
If you need to move away, perhaps because your company needs you to work abroad, then you could make some valuable money by renting out your home. However, prospective tenants could damage your furniture, which may have a high sentimental value if it is a family heirloom. Putting these items into self-storage for the duration of the rental period will ensure it stays safe and secure.
If you have a young or growing family, you could consider putting expensive items into storage to guard against childhood accidents. Some people also keep items of furniture in self-storage units to pass on to their children when they have grown up and are ready to get on their property ladder themselves.
Hamiltons Removals – Furniture Storage Units in East Anglia
At Hamiltons Removals, we can keep all your valuable items safe in our two Safe N Stored furniture storage units in East Anglia. They are both close to the Norfolk/Suffolk border, making them ideal for customers in Diss, Beccles, Bungay and Dickleburgh. We have a range of storage container units at our site in Aldeby, while at Harleston we can offer furniture storage units from 25sq ft to 200sq ft. Both locations are protected by CCTV cameras, and access is via a secure key fob system. If you would like to know more about any of our Safe N Stored services, just click on this link.