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Relocating can be one of life’s most stressful events, often compared to significant life changes like divorce or losing a loved one. A survey by Legal and General revealed that 57% of individuals find moving house to be the most stressful experience, surpassing even having a child.

In North Devon, particularly around South Molton and the A361 corridor, utilising self storage solutions can alleviate many of these stresses. Here’s how:

1. Streamline Your Packing Process

Packing an entire household at once can be overwhelming. By using self storage, you can gradually pack and store items, especially those not needed daily. This approach prevents your home from becoming cluttered with boxes and allows for a more organized unpacking at your new residence.

2. Enhance Property Appeal by Decluttering

A clutter-free home is more attractive to potential buyers. Storing excess items off-site can highlight your property’s space and features, making it easier for buyers to envision themselves living there.

3. Bridge Gaps in Moving Timelines

Sometimes, moving dates don’t align perfectly. Self storage offers a secure place for your belongings during these transitional periods, ensuring flexibility and peace of mind.

4. Secure Storage for Renovations

If your new North Devon home requires renovations, storing furniture and belongings can protect them from potential damage, allowing for a smoother renovation process.

5. Simplify Downsizing Efforts

Moving to a smaller space can be challenging. Self storage provides additional room for items you’re not ready to part with, giving you time to decide their future without rush.

6. Safeguard Valuables During the Move

Certain items, like heirlooms or sensitive documents, may require special attention. Storing them securely ensures they remain protected throughout the moving process.

7. Facilitate Staging Your Home for Sale

A well-staged home can sell faster and at a better price. Storing personal items allows you to present a neutral, appealing space to potential buyers.

8. Provide Flexibility for International Moves

If relocating abroad, self storage offers a solution for items you might want to keep but can’t take immediately, ensuring they’re safe until you’re ready to retrieve them.

9. Assist with Unexpected Delays

Unforeseen circumstances can delay moving plans. Having a storage solution in place ensures your belongings are secure, regardless of any changes in schedule.

10. Offer Peace of Mind

Knowing your possessions are stored safely in a local facility provides comfort during the upheaval of moving, allowing you to focus on settling into your new home.

For residents around South Molton and the A361, self storage is a practical solution to ease the complexities of moving. By considering these benefits, you can make your relocation experience in North Devon more manageable and less stressful.

UCANSTORE offers the following

Free 24 Hour, 7 Days a week, 365 days a year self-access to our facility

State-of-the-art security including CCTV

Minimum rental period of just 4 weeks

Easily accessible location (just off the A361)

Drive in unloading / loading bay that protects you from the elements – never get wet!

Individual licences for your protection

Using UCANSTORE self-storage during a house or flat move can be a game-changer, offering convenience, flexibility, and peace of mind.

Here’s a breakdown of why we think you should use self storage when moving.

1. Temporary Storage for Transition Periods – Moving dates don’t always align perfectly. If you need to vacate your current home or flat before your new place is ready, self-storage provides a secure space for your belongings in the interim.
2. Decluttering Before Selling Your Home – If you’re selling your home, decluttering makes it more appealing to buyers. Store excess furniture, seasonal items, or personal belongings in a self-storage unit to create a clean, spacious look.
3. Flexible Packing and Unpacking Timeline – Self-storage gives you the freedom to pack and move at your own pace. You can gradually move items into storage ahead of your move or retrieve them as you set up your new home.
4. Downsizing or Upsizing Solutions – If you’re moving to a smaller space and aren’t ready to part with certain belongings, self-storage lets you keep them safely until you decide what to do. For larger homes, storage can help you organise as you transition.
5. Safe Storage for Specialty Items – Our Self-storage units are great for protecting delicate or valuable items like antiques, artwork, or seasonal gear that you don’t immediately need in your new home.
6. Avoid Overcrowding Your New Home – Moving everything at once can make unpacking overwhelming. Use our self-storage to avoid clutter and gradually move in what you need, when you need it.
7. Cost-Effective Moving Option – Instead of paying for an expensive full-service moving company, you can rent a storage unit from UCANSTORE to manage the timing and transportation of your belongings, potentially saving money.
8. Ideal for Long-Distance Moves – For cross-country moves, you might need a temporary solution for your belongings while you get settled or wait for your new home to be ready.
9. Accessible for DIY Moves – CANSTORE has 24/7, allowing you to load and unload your items whenever it’s convenient.
10. Added Security – UCANSTORE has  24/7 surveillance and a secure entry system, to protect your belongings.
11. Simplifies Staging a New Home – If you want to take your time decorating or deciding where things go, self-storage helps by keeping non-essential items out of the way.

UCANSTORE offers the following

Free 24 Hour, 7 Days a week, 365 days a year self-access to our facility

State-of-the-art security including CCTV

Minimum rental period of just 4 weeks

Easily accessible location (just off the A361)

Drive in unloading / loading bay that protects you from the elements – never get wet!

Individual licences for your protection