Due diligence means doing your homework before making a big investment.
In Self Storage that means knowing if the location is right, if the site will work, and if the numbers stack up.
Our process takes you through all three - with structured tools and expert input at every step.
Location is the single most important driver of long-term performance in Self Storage so we assess local demand, customer demographics, drive-time catchments, and competitor saturation.
No guesswork. Just data. Our approach begins with a robust geospatial analysis led by G.E.R.T.I.E. - our proprietary GIS (Geographic Information System).
We blend geospatial data (e.g. ONS, Stortrack) with human expertise to map demand-to-supply ratios and identify underserved locations.
We can incorporate detailed socio-economic tools (such as Experian Mosaic profiling) to understand who your real customers will be, how much space they will want and even predict how long they will stay.
Using multi-layer GIS heatmaps and operator benchmarks we can position your project with strategic clarity.
This analysis not only drives go/no-go decisions - it also informs the entire lifecycle of your asset: from layout and access through to long-term customer targeting and operational cost control.
Our system is unique in the UK Self Storage sector and is the foundation of our reputation for evidence-based investment strategy.
Once the location is confirmed, we turn our focus to site feasibility. We visit the site.
We look at access, layout, parking, loading, visibility, planning constraints - everything that makes or breaks a facility. If it doesn’t work, we’ll tell you early.
This process isn’t just about what we can fit on the site - it’s about how to maximise investment returns within physical, planning, and commercial constraints.
Our experienced consultants conduct on-site inspections and stress-test assumptions around buildability and operational impact.
We assess accessibility, visibility, and volumetric potential as well as evaluate historic use and planning law. We identify construction implications early.
The output is a short, clear feasibility report with action items and investment commentary. This step reduces the risk of abortive spend, clarifies commercial risk / reward, and transitions cleanly into a business plan.
Every Self Storage project needs an investment strategy that aligns vision with reality.
We offer bespoke, investor-grade business plans that build on the Location Analysis and Site Feasibility.
We break out construction, fit-out, marketing, and operating assumptions in detail – with 5-year monthly cashflow / P&L forecasts.
If needed, we can provide gearing models and partner waterfall structures for JV investors and arrange formal valuations through our trusted partners.
The final product becomes a finance-ready deck: suitable for lenders, boards, or co-investors. Whether you're raising £500k or £5 million, we’ll help you make the numbers work - and stand up to scrutiny.
