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Our new video takes you on an online tour of our self-storage units and explains how easy it is to use Offerfair for your self-storage requirements. We hope it shows you everything you need to know about self-storage with Offerfair.

Covering all of the six Offerfair self-storage locations across Hastings and St Leonards, all our sites have simple access with free customer parking, and you can access your belongings seven days a week, including late nights until 8pm Monday – Friday.

You’ll see that all our units are clean, modern and secure, and that all our sites are covered by CCTV security and every self-storage unit is individually alarmed. We’re also giving all our new customers a free padlock.

We’re the first choice for cost-effective, secure and flexible self-storage in East Sussex. Check out the video here to see for yourself, and just contact us if you have any questions!

December is upon us again and every year more and more people are using self-storage in the run up to Christmas. People often find their homes become more cramped at this time of year with more items and people all vying for space! This is why self-storage may be a good option for a variety of reasons:

• Hiding Presents

Self-storage is the perfect place to hide Christmas presents away from prying eyes. Hiring a self-storage unit will keep presents hidden until the big day. With our extended weekday opening hours until 8pm you’ll be able to collect your presents at a time that suits you.

• Storing Seasonal Stock

Christmas can be the busiest time of year for many businesses and self-storage is the perfect solution for storing seasonal stock. Our flexible terms mean your goods can stay in storage for as long or short time as required, and you’re not tied in to any long-term contract. You’ll also have the reassurance that your goods are being stored safely and securely.

• Making Space for Family

With the government guidelines allowing for up to three bubbles to meet inside over Christmas this year between the dates of 23-26 December, you may find you need to make space for family members coming to stay. You can use self-storage to temporarily make space in a spare bedroom for guests to stay.

• Storing Seasonal Decorations

And then after the Christmas period, self-storage can be used to safely store your Christmas decorations and any other seasonal items for another year.

We offer storage units in a range of sizes from 15sq ft to 180sq ft, so whatever you need to store this Christmas period, make Offerfair your first port of call. Contact us today to secure your Christmas storage!

The size of the storage unit you require will depend on what it is that you plan to store in it. However, by simply looking at your items, it can be difficult to determine what size storeroom you will need. A lot of people don’t actually realise how much you can fit into a self-storage unit, it can be difficult to visualise how big the space actually is.

That’s why on our Pricing page we’ve done the work for you and given you examples of what you can store in our different size units.

For example, our 30 sq ft units can generally house two car loads. Whereas our popular 50 sq ft unit can fit the contents of a Transit size van.

If you have more items to store, then our 125 sq ft units can house the contents of a three bedroom house. Similarly, our 160 sq ft units can store the contents of a four bedroom house.

With storage units ranging in size from 15sq ft to 180sq ft, whether you want to store just a single item such as a double bed or wardrobe, or whether you need storage space for the contents of an entire house, then at Offerfair we have all the self-storage options you’ll need.

If you’re still not sure what size self-storage unit is right for you, then please don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll talk you through all the options.

As you might expect, one of the most popular reasons for people using Offerfair Self Storage is for a house or office move, but there are many other life and work changes which mean people need self-storage. Here are just some of the many reasons our customers rent our self-storage units:

• Moving House – Whether it’s due to a gap between moving out of the old home and moving into the new one and needing temporary storage for items, or maybe downsizing means there’s no longer room for items which people don’t want to part with, then self-storage offers long and short-term solutions.
• Renovating – Self-storage offers an ideal temporary solution to keep furniture/belongings safe if builders or decorators are carrying out work.
• Going Travelling – Travelling is no longer just for students on a gap year, nowadays many people take time out of work to spend time travelling and need somewhere to store their belongings whilst they’re away.
• University Students over Summer – Students often accumulate items during their time at university, such as furniture and electrical appliances, which they don’t need if they return home to their parents over the summer.
• Garden Furniture – Not everyone has a shed/garage to store outdoor furniture when the weather turns and the nights draw in; self-storage units offer a solution for this and other seasonal outdoor items, such as skis, surf boards or tents and camping equipment.
• Business Stock Storage – Storing stock in a self-storage unit offers businesses more flexibility and can be more economical than hiring extra commercial space.
• Storing Business Archives – Every company has records and documents that need to be kept in their original format, so instead of drowning in paperwork, self-storage means they can be housed securely and free up office space.
• Life changes – Maybe it’s for a new baby, an older child moving back home or a change in a relationship, people in all stages of life may find they need to make additional room at home by storing items on a temporary basis.
• Care Home – If family members are moving an elderly relative into a care home, temporary self-storage of furniture and other items, can help whilst they make longer-term decisions.
• Renting out a Room/House – AirBnB and similar sites have seen a boom in recent years, putting personal belongings into self-storage when guests are there, creates more space for them and protects valuables and other items you want to keep safe.

These are just some of the reasons why we have already rented out self-storage to hundreds of individuals and businesses over the past years, so if we can help out with self-storage for you for whatever reason, then please get in touch today!

There are many reasons why you might base your business or organisation in a storage unit. Perhaps you have just set up your company, charity or similar and need somewhere to store your stock and equipment, or perhaps you’ve already been running your business from home, and it’s now growing and you need more space.

One option to accommodate your expanding business is to rent commercial space.  However leases can be expensive and inflexible, not accounting for the fact that your requirements and income can fluctuate greatly from one month to the next, especially for SMEs and start-ups.

Running a business from a self-storage unit gives you great flexibility, which you don’t get with a commercial lease. At Offerfair, you can increase or decrease the size of your unit at any time so you’ll only pay for the space you need, and we don’t tie customers into long contracts, just give us one weeks’ notice when you and your goods are ready to vacate.

We already rent out storage units to local businesses, including eBay and Amazon sellers, Etsy sellers, catalogue sellers, fundraisers, event organisers and many more. So, if you’re looking for secure storage space for your business, then make Offerfair your first point of call.

Our self-storage units are clean and secure, fully alarmed and are open seven days a week, including late nights Monday – Friday.  Also the buildings are covered by CCTV, meaning your goods are secure, convenient and accessible at a time that suits you and your needs.

COVID-19 has changed the way many of us work, and more and more people have been working from home over the past few months. Even now as society has reopened up, people are seeing the benefits of working from home – no commute, no travel costs, more effective use of time, shorter meetings and lower operating costs – so a more flexible working life is likely to continue for the foreseeable future.

However, for some people there are distractions in the home which can make it difficult to focus on work, so here are some tips to help you set up your ideal work space:

• Decide which room to use as your home office

If you’re going to be working from home on a frequent basis, choose a quiet location away from noise and distractions, ideally with natural light. Make sure you’ve got a good internet connection and there’s no WiFi dead spots in the space.

• Get organised and declutter

Start by clearing away any clutter so you can see the space you’ve got. If storage space is limited, our self-storage units are ideal for storing any belongings you’re not going to need on a daily basis.

• Think what you’ll need in your office

Obviously you’ll need the basics like a desk and good quality chair so your posture isn’t compromised, but in addition think about what will help create a calm workspace like pictures and plants.

• Make sure your workspace is a distraction free zone

There will inevitably be more distractions whilst working at home, but try and minimise them as much as possible, eg if you have children at home put a note on the door with your working hours on.

• Create a routine

Although working from home brings more flexibility, set a schedule and stick to it most of the time. Having clear guidelines for when to work and when to turn off your work email helps many of those working from home maintain a work-life balance.

Contact us today to discuss how we can help you create space at home for the perfect home office workspace.

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve expanded again with the opening of the Collins & Hayes building in St Leonards, bringing another 108 self-storage units to the Hastings and St Leonards area. The new site has a larger parking area directly outside the roller shuttered entrance, making loading and unloading your self-storage even easier.

You’ll find units sizes ranging from 25sq feet up to 100sq feet, so whatever you need to store, we’ll have a unit size that suits you!

You’ll be able to access your unit at a time that’s convenient for you, with late night openings from 8am – 8pm Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm Saturday and 10am – 2pm Sunday.

The new site can be found at Collins & Hayes Building, Theaklen Drive, Ponswood Industrial Estate, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 9BA.

With six sites now across Hastings & St Leonards, offering a wide range of unit sizes, make Offerfair your first point of contact for your self-storage requirements.

We know that self-storage is not something that everyone is familiar with, so we’ve pulled together some of the most frequently asked questions we get asked about our self-storage here.

We hope these FAQs help you learn more about how our self-storage works, but if your question isn’t answered here, then please feel free to email us or call us on 01424 718 169 and a member of our team will be able to assist.

We are delighted to announce the launch of the brand new Offerfair website. Covering all of the Offerfair self storage locations across Hastings and St Leonards, we believe our new website makes self-storage even easier for our customers.

Continue reading “Launching our New Website.”