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Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 12 October 2023
Planning to move out of the family home for the first time? Whether you’re heading off to university or have secured a long-term place of your own, the process of moving out for the first time can seem incredibly daunting. If you’re a little scared about the whole thing, don’t worry – you’re not alone!…
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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 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 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 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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Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 30 August 2022
Three of Peterborough’s best-loved green spaces have retained their ‘Green Flag’ status. If you’re a Peterborough resident, you’ll doubtless be familiar with Central Park and Itter Park, but Eye’s Manor Farm Park has also retained its prized Green Flag award. This prestigious accolade is only given to the nation’s best open spaces. A variety of…
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Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 22 August 2022
Who Uses Self Storage? Ever wondered who uses the storage facilities you see at the side of the road on your way to work? We’re going to answer that question conclusively today using data from the UK Self Storage Association (SSA)’s annual Industry Report, which was published back in May. It paints a positive picture…
Continue readingPosted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 20 July 2022
Data from last year’s Census has just been released – and it suggests that Peterborough is one of Britain’s fastest-growing cities in terms of population. According to Census data, over the last 10 years its population has increased by some 17.5% to 215,000. That’s a rise of 32,000 people in a decade. In comparison, the…
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