Most people move out of one home and straight into another, and of course, this is the best approach to moving house. Everything is relatively straightforward. Your move takes just one day, and you do not have to worry about storing your furniture or belongings.
However, sometimes you get stuck between houses. Perhaps the deal falls through, but you decide to go ahead and sell your house. Maybe you are waiting for the builders to finish or perhaps you have just inherited a fully furnished home.
In any of those situations, you could find yourself with a lot of furniture and nowhere to keep it. If that happens to you, here are a few ideas to help you to find a practical storage solution.
Lease A Small Industrial Unit
It is sometimes possible to find small industrial units to let in London with short-term leases. Typically, these are leased by start-ups as a way of getting a toehold in the capital. For a homeowner with lots of large items to store, leasing one of these could be better than going down the traditional private storage unit route.
These units are big. Therefore, if you have a car you want to store too, often you can find one with a door that is large enough for you to get your vehicle in. Often leasing one of these for a year will work out far cheaper than paying rent on several storage units.
Ask Friends And Family
Another option is to ask your friends to store some items for you. It will mean that your furniture will be spread around different places, but it can be a cheap way of doing it.
However, you will have to hire a furniture van and drop off items at each place. Then repeat the process once you finally move into your property. It is a cheaper option but also can be more of a hassle.
Rent Storage On A Farm
Some farmers will also store furniture in their farm buildings. Often you get a lot of space for your money.
However, you do have to be very careful. Before putting your furniture in this type of storage facility you need to ask yourself will my furniture be kept dry? Bear in mind that, mold can destroy every item you own.
Sell Some Of Your Furniture
The third option is to sell some of your furniture. It can be tough letting go of your favorite sofa. But, think for a moment how much it will cost you to store it for 6 months, or a year. Often you will find that you could afford to buy a great sofa with the cash you would have spent on storage.
Do Your Research
As you can see there are several ways to store your furniture, but you do need to make sure that you lease space that is secure and dry. It is also important to make sure that your belongings will be covered by insurance, while in storage.
