The majority of customers that used self-storage in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2023 did so because they were moving between properties or had no space for items in their residences, while a minority portion used self-storage to store belongings during university breaks or to declutter homes to be sold. Furthermore, according to storage operators, the share of customers who use self-storage during home moves increased in 2020.
Reasons why customers used personal self-storage facilities in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2023
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Cushman & Wakefield, & Self Storage Association (UK). (April 18, 2024). Reasons why customers used personal self-storage facilities in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1246530/reasons-for-self-storage-usage-by-domestic-customers-uk-united-kingdom/
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