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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.
Fascinating Facts about Norfolk-Suffolk Rivalry
Everybody needs good neighbours, as the old saying has it – but is that true of the long-standing rivalry between Suffolk and Norfolk?
Hamiltons Removals are based very close to the border of the two counties, so we are ideally placed to explain how it all started, and how it has developed over the years – as well as helping you with your house removals across both Suffolk and Norfolk.
It All Started in Anglo-Saxon Times
During the 6th Century, the Kingdom of the East Angles was founded by the Angles, one of the tribes who invaded Britain after the Roman occupation. The new kingdom was made up of two separate groups, the North Folk (Norfolk) and the South Folk (Suffolk).
The problem was there was no clear land border between the two, with Thetford Forest being the only obvious boundary. This led to constant disputes about who owned what – a rivalry which has continued throughout the Middle Ages and into much more recent times.
The ‘Battle’ of Lowestoft
In 2008, the Boundary Committee suggested that Lowestoft should become part of Norfolk, redrawing the county boundaries in a radical shake-up of local government. The argument was that the Suffolk town would benefit from having closer links with its coastal neighbour Great Yarmouth.
But angry residents, upset at the prospect of being forced to ‘move’ to another county, held protest marches and flag-raising ceremonies, and Lowestoft remains a part of Suffolk.
The Old Farm Derby
The most obvious manifestation of the rivalry between Suffolk and Norfolk comes on the football pitch. Ipswich Town and Norwich City have been rivals ever since the two clubs were formed. The first match between the two took place in 1902, when both clubs were still operating under amateur rules.
It was originally called the East Anglian Derby but in more recent years it has been dubbed the Old Farm Derby, reflecting the arable nature of the two counties. It’s also a pun on the Old Firm Derby between the two Glasgow clubs, Rangers and Celtic.
Initially Ipswich, who could also boast of successes in the Championship, the FA Cup and in Europe, enjoyed more success in the derby. In recent years, though, Norwich have held the upper hand, remaining unbeaten against their rivals for almost a decade. Matches between the two are always keenly contested, with fans keen to claim the title ‘Pride of Anglia’ for their team.
The Deuchar Cup
The sporting rivalry exists on the rivers too. Rowing’s Deuchar Cup was founded in 1909 by JJW Deuchar, a Norfolk JP who worked for Norwich Union Life. Although it was not contested for several years, in more recent times the competition has been revived, with the latest venue being the River Yare in Norfolk.
The rowers are drawn from clubs based in their respective counties. Members of Deben, Sudbury and Ipswich Rowing Clubs are among those from Suffolk who have taken part, while Norwich, Broadland and Yare have done battle on behalf of Norfolk. There are races for men’s, women’s and junior sections with each individual contest scoring points. At the end of the day, the county with the most points takes home the trophy.
Removals to Norfolk and Suffolk with Hamiltons
Hamiltons Removals provide a professional, competitively-priced service to all parts of East Anglia. We have many years of experience in house removals to both Suffolk and Norfolk, as well as the rest of East Anglia and the UK. We also have self-storage sites in south Norfolk – at Harleston and Aldeby – if you ever need to store some possessions away during house moves. If you would like to talk to any of our friendly members of staff then call us on 01379 854810, or follow this link and fill in the form to receive an online quote.