Downsizing and long storage – how the two go hand-in-hand

In the UK, approximately a third of property transactions are prompted by the seller’s choice to downsize.

Downsizing has its benefits, particularly in the present economic climate.

A smaller home means lower costs across the board – maintenance, utility bills, council tax, buildings insurance and the option to save on interest by decreasing your mortgage term.

But switching from a four-bed to a three-bed doesn’t pass without its challenges, the obvious one being that a smaller home means space to store household goods and personal possessions is at a premium.

Whatever the motive behind a person’s decision to downsize, the option to take advantage of long-term storage solutions can often be the difference between a smooth, stress-free, move and one which perhaps creates more problems than it solves.

Despite this, it’s not a solution every person considers.

At ISIS Removals, our best-in-class long storage facilities make storing your essential belongings and items a safe and straight forward process.

Key considerations

Like the practicalities of using long-term storage, the benefits of investing in a space to hold your belongings however big or small can be out of sight, out of mind.

It’s important to stress not everyone requires long storage.

But downsizing your property can expose just how much clutter (most of which will still hold some sentimental or financial value) you have built up over the years. Here’s how long storage can help:

• A permanent home for precious items

We all have them – family albums which haven’t been touched for years and childhood possessions we just can’t let go of. They deserve a place in your life, but perhaps not your home – especially if you’re downsizing.

• Simplify your move

When moving home, flexibility is often all a person needs at a time where most outcomes are out of your control. Having access to a long storage facility will without question make logistics that bit easier when it comes to moving day.

• Maximise your living space

So many of our possessions aren’t required in all seasons – summer furniture, festive decorations and equipment for seasonal hobbies, for example. Why let them take up space in your home when you can plan a seasonal rotation of items you will and won’t require?

• Retain key assets

You don’t have to think small when considering long storage. Units are extra-dry and monitored by CCTV 24/7 meaning larger items like sofas and tables can be kept for future sale or even retained if you’re still searching for your new home.

Using long term storage

In a nutshell, storage helps you take back control of the space which has been lost to everyday clutter.

There are considerations such as making the most of your loft space and using shelves and smartly designed furniture to enhance your property’s storage capacity. But, ultimately, these are all likely to be temporary fixes.

At ISIS Removals, we’re home to a team of moving and storage experts who take the stress out of the logistics involved in any property or commercial move. Our storage units are security patrolled, extra-dry and purpose built to keep everything from furniture to fine art in perfect condition.

Storage options include:

• Domestic storage
• Commercial archive storage
• Metal containers for trade self-storage
• A facility to store large loose items

Do you need a hand downsizing or making the most of the space in your current home? Drop our friendly team a message today to see how we can help.

Call: 01865 770227

Email: info@isisremovals.co.uk