Self Storage

The Self Storage sector in the UK is undersupplied
relative to many other developed countries, such as the United States.

There is now increased awareness of the sector in the UK from both occupiers and investors and additionally the sector has shown resilient performance through the Brexit, COVID-19 and geopolitical related disruptions. The market is highly fragmented in the majority, with an ageing ownership profile and outdated digital operating procedures. There is an opportunity to improve under-invested assets and fund the development of new fit-for-purpose buildings.

Moorfield’s Investment Focus:

Undersupplied Locations

Locations which are undersupplied and where economic and population growth are expected to continue to drive demand.

Specialist Operators

Working with specialist operators in the sector who will bring the expertise required to operate the assets. The operator will also provide the brand and take responsibility for the digital marketing activities.

Current Portfolio

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Storage King JV

A joint venture with Storage King, the UK’s sixth largest operator of self-storage facilities, owned by Stor-Age, a South African REIT. This partnership provides an opportunity to work with an established operator, which has invested heavily into their digital and operational platform, to grow a flagship UK self-storage portfolio. The partnership is targeting the creation of a portfolio of high quality self-storage assets in and around Greater London and other highly populated conurbations.

The joint venture combines Stor-Age’s operational expertise, including their digital infrastructure, with Moorfield’s investment and asset management experience and oversight.

The current portfolio consists of both current trading assets and new build assets in locations including Heathrow, Canterbury, Bath, and Salisbury.

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