Not only will Christmas be with us, but it is also time for students to return to the luxury of home – and very welcome they are too.

It’s a fact that the cost of a university education is increasing; from fees to rent, textbooks to transport, it’s a tough time for students and their parents. 

There are plenty of great Universities and Further Education colleges in Warwickshire and Birmingham, so there is a large student population looking to save costs wherever possible and Warwickshire storage can actually help local students.

Warwickshire storage solves student debt crisis?

Not quiet but it can help in a couple of ways:

Firstly, when choosing student accommodation it makes sense to only pay the absolute minimum required. So students need to be selective about what they keep about them on a day to day basis. Rather than pay extra for additional room, use self storage for non-essential items. Choose somewhere local to home or, for Midland students, there are Warwickshire storage options that will keep possessions closer to hand if required.

Secondly, students are going to accumulate ‘stuff’ during the course of their studies. Rather than letting items pile up and use all available room, temporary storage makes sense. Students in a house can club together to make sure they get the best value storage. 

Most storage in Warwickshire is available for short periods so it makes the ideal solution for students who are between accommodation between academic years. There is no need for the hassle or expense of two moves when local self storage can be used. Warwickshire storage has further advantages for students:

• Secure – so there’s no need to worry when back at the family home
• Cleanliness – units are clean and dry
• Accessible – units can be accessed 24/7

With savings on rent and moving costs, and an improved quality of life that being clutter-free can deliver, local students – and their parents – who take advantage of  the options for storage in Warwickshire can have a little more to look forward to this Christmas.

Recent media reports only confirm what anyone looking for storage in Warwickshire already knows – the demand for self storage is growing and there are no signs are a slow down, despite the economic climate.

Indeed the downturn in the economy may be fuelling the demand for self storage. People hold on to items rather than folk out to replace them, even if they don’t use the items on a daily basis. Additionally, holding on to much cherished possessions can provide a bit of a ‘comfort blanket’ in difficult times.

Let’s look at some of the facts behind the growth in self storage

•  There are over 800 major storage facilities in the UK
•  There is a total of around 20 million rental sq footage in the UK 
• Modern self storage began in the USA in the 1960’s and was introduced into the UK in the 1990s
• Britain has the same amount of storage units as the rest of Europe combined 

Storage in Warwickshire mirrors the UK market

Private users are taking advantage of flexible space, short leases and low prices to retain a wide variety of items – from furniture and household goods to cherished collections of DVDs, cloths, books etc.

According to the UK Self Storage Association, private individuals store for 27 weeks on average – with this period continue to grow. In fact, there are lots of stories of people never returning to their goods at all; although storage in Warwickshire and the rest of the UK will often provide 24/7 access so there is no lack of accessibility. Perhaps it’s the enhanced security that assures people that the items are safe at all times.

Of course there are many reasons why many people don’t use self storage. In a survey of UK households by Access Self Storage – quoted in a recent BBC online article - 90% of respondents reported an inability to part with treasured possessions, and this may be one of the factors involved.

Whatever the reasons, growth in local private users searching for storage Warwickshire continues.