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Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 18 May 2023
Many people think of storage units as spaces that are used for personal storage and nothing else. However, in recent years, business owners have been using these units to benefit their businesses. Here’s why your business could benefit from renting a storage unit. Storage One of the most obvious benefits of using a storage unit…
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Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 04 April 2023
Self storage is an easy way to keep surplus furniture and home decor items safe. Whether you’re in between house moves, are moving away from home on a temporary basis or have downsized and need time to decide which furniture to keep and which to sell, storage units can come in handy. But if you…
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Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 22 February 2023
Self storage is on the rise here in the UK. Since storage facilities first began popping up here in the ‘80s, the market has steadily increased – and the popularity of storage-based TV shows from across the pond has further raised awareness of the sector. Today, it’s bigger than ever, and it’s come a long…
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Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 01 February 2023
Plans to transform the area around Peterborough’s busy train station, known as Station Quarter, have been greenlit following a successful application for £48m in Government funding. Supplied by the Government’s Levelling Up Fund, the money is expected to cover the first stage of the Council’s renovation plans. Further funding is expected in the coming months,…
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Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 11 January 2023
Decluttering your home can seem like a daunting process, especially if you’ve lived there for a while. Over the years, we all tend to accumulate stuff that – if we’re honest with ourselves – we don’t really want or need. Getting rid of all that can be a time consuming process, but trust us when…
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Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 02 December 2022
Moving home is stressful, there’s no getting away from it. Packing up your entire life and relocating it is never going to be a walk in the park, and when you add other stuff into the mix (sorting out energy bills, redirecting the post, updating accounts and so on) it’s no wonder we view house…
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Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 30 November 2022
There are quite a few self storage myths floating around out there. Whether you take them at face value or not, rumours and hearsay can affect your confidence and willingness to give something a try – which is why we’re dispelling some of the most common myths in this post. From what you can store…
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Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 16 November 2022
We all know how stressful house moves can be – and one of the most nerve-wracking parts typically is overseeing the sale of your own home. But it doesn’t have to be that way – there are a number of things you can do to speed up the process and sell your home that little…
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Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 02 November 2022
Whether you need to find a home for a surplus sofa that won’t fit into your new home or are moving office and need to store some desks and chairs temporarily, there are a number of things you need to consider before putting furniture into storage. To help you prepare and choose the right location…
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Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 20 October 2022
Peterborough City Council has announced that two major projects have been given the go ahead, following the allocation of £3.5m in funding from the Government’s Towns Fund. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) approved proposals for a new Activity Centre at Ferry Meadows and a Green Technology Centre at Peterborough College. As…
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