About Nutstorage
Independent journalism and market intelligence for the UK self-storage industry. We cover the stories, data, and analysis that operators, investors, and professionals need to stay informed.
Our Mission
Nutstorage was founded in 2024 with a single purpose: to provide the UK self-storage industry with the independent, rigorous journalism it deserves. The sector had grown into a £940m market with over 5,100 facilities, yet it lacked a dedicated publication that treated it with the same analytical depth applied to mainstream commercial property.
We cover everything from facility openings and operator performance to institutional investment, technology adoption, and regulatory change. Our reporting is grounded in original research, primary sources, and direct engagement with the operators, investors, and advisors who shape the market.
We are editorially independent. We do not accept payment for coverage, we clearly separate advertising from editorial, and we apply the same standards of accuracy and fairness to every story we publish.
What We Cover
Comprehensive reporting across every corner of the UK self-storage industry
Market Intelligence
Occupancy rates, pricing trends, investment flows, and economic analysis. We track the data that moves the industry, from quarterly earnings to long-term forecasts.
Operator News
New facility openings, expansions, acquisitions, and management changes. Covering operators from the Big Three listed companies to independent regional providers.
Technology & Innovation
PropTech breakthroughs, AI-driven pricing, automated operations, smart access systems, and the digital transformation reshaping how storage is managed and marketed.
Investment & M&A
Deal flow analysis, institutional capital movements, joint ventures, REIT performance, and the consolidation wave transforming the ownership structure of UK self-storage.
Sustainability
Net zero targets, solar installations, EPC regulations, ESG reporting, and the environmental initiatives operators are adopting as green credentials become a competitive advantage.
Regulation & Policy
Planning law changes, business rates reform, fire safety regulations, building standards, and government policy impacting the development and operation of storage facilities.
Our Story
How Nutstorage became the UK's go-to source for self-storage industry intelligence
Nutstorage Is Founded
Recognising a gap in independent coverage of the UK's rapidly growing self-storage sector, Nutstorage launched as a specialist digital news platform. Our founding team brought together journalists, data analysts, and industry veterans with deep knowledge of the commercial property and logistics sectors.
1,000 Subscribers in 90 Days
Our weekly newsletter hit 1,000 subscribers within three months of launch, driven by exclusive reporting on Shurgard's Lok'nStore acquisition and Safestore's record development programme. Industry professionals quickly recognised the depth and accuracy of our coverage.
Market Data & Insights Launches
We expanded beyond news with the launch of our Market Data dashboard and Industry Insights section, providing subscribers with quarterly analysis, occupancy benchmarks, and investment commentary from sector experts. Coverage expanded to include European markets.
SSA UK Conference Media Partner
Nutstorage was selected as an official media partner for the SSA UK Annual Conference, cementing our position as the sector's trusted news source. Our editorial team provided live coverage and post-event analysis to thousands of readers.
4,200+ Professionals Trust Nutstorage
Today, over 4,200 industry professionals receive our weekly briefing. We publish daily news updates, quarterly market reports, and in-depth features that are read by executives at the UK's largest operators, institutional investors, REIT analysts, and policymakers shaping the sector's future.
Get in Touch
Whether you have a news tip, want to discuss advertising, or are interested in contributing to Nutstorage, we'd love to hear from you.