Monthly Archives: March 2008
Retiring Brits look abroad for active lifestyle
New research suggests that soon to be British retirees are no longer content to just relax and stay at home. After a survey of people nearing the end of their working lives results showed that many had a number of ambitions that they wanted to follow and achieve as they start their retirement. One of [...]
Housing market heading back on track
Although it may be true that over the past few months the housing market has been struggling, latest results suggest that they may be on the mend. Righmove have apparently reported that of the 10 regions it records across England and Wales, average prices fell in only two – the West Midlands and East Anglia. [...]
WARRINGTON STORE NOW OPEN!
We have just opened our new Warrington store! The brand new store was opened yesterday (18/03/08) on Lythgoes Lane and will provide tailor made storage solutions for both domestic and commercial customers in Warrington and the surrounding areas. We offer clean dry and secure units, from the size of a locker to 2000 sq ft [...]
UK Housing Market Doing Better Than Europe
According to newly released figures, the UK housing market is much better placed than other European countries. European Housing Review 2008 from The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (“Rics”) shows that price growth across the continent has slowed. Despite this, the UK was highlighted as being in better health than European counterparts. The reports author [...]
Chancellor pledge to UK First-time buyers
Yesterday the chancellor delivered his 2008 Budget speech – it includes confirmation of the cut in the basic rate of Income Tax, a delay to the planned increase in fuel duty, and measures aimed at tackling climate change. In the budget, Alastair Campbell has also pledged first-time house buyers more assistance, by having stamp duty [...]
Removal Industry Issued With New Code Of Practice
In February The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) approved a new code of practice for members of the British Association of Removers (BAR). Aiming to guarantee a high quality of service and financial protection for people moving home, the code, is currently the only one approved by the OFT for the UK removals industry All [...]
SAVE UP TO 50% WITH SMART STORAGE!
You could save up to 50% with Smart Storage today! All you have to do is reserve your storage space at any of our stores before the end of March. To take advantage of this amazing offer, call us now on 0800 458 9876. We pride ourselves on our competitive prices. In the unlikely event [...]
UK Housing Market – Well Supported
According to the latest Halifax House Price Index, the average price of a property in the UK housing market was £196,649 in February. Martin Ellis, Halifax Chief Economist commented on the figures and suggested that strong underlying fundamentals are supporting the UK housing market. “Over the past year, the average price of a home in [...]
Growing Confidence from Estate Agents in the UK Housing Market
Apparently 73 per cent of Estate Agents were more confident about the market in February than they were in January according to the Agents’ Confidence Index from Hot Property. It shows that the UK housing market is beginning to pick up and February’s figure shows a slight rise on figures recorded in January. Recent figures [...]
Final Preparations for New Warrington Store!
Our new Warrington store is almost complete and and as the finishing touches are being applied we are very much looking forward to servicing the whole of the area soon. Our doors will open mid-March on Lythgoes Lane. Smart Storage Warrington will provide tailor made storage solutions for both domestic and commercial customer. We offer [...]









