Andrew Porter Blog

Moving house at Christmas can be a daunting prospect but there are plenty of things you can do right now to take the stress out of a festive relocation. This Christmas, there could be a surge of house moves as people take advantage of the time off work to get in their new homes ready for 2021. And with stamp duty suspended on the first £500,000 of all property sales until March 31 in both England and Northern Ireland, buyers are under pressure to complete any purchases before the tax is reinstated. So how can you plan for a December move?

If you’re thinking about putting your stuff into storage, you might be a bit confused about the options available to you. Should you rent a self-storage unit or would containerised storage be a better choice for you? Andrew Porter Limited offers both types of storage and each has its own advantages.

As lockdown measures are relaxed and the UK starts to reopen again, experts are predicting there will be a mini property boom. The Yomdel Property Sentiment Tracker (YPST) claims the number of people visiting estate agent websites in the week ending August 23 is 36 per cent higher than the same time last year. The report also claims enquiries from sellers are 111 per cent higher than during the same week in 2019.

It’s not too late to invest in some new garden toys and make the most of summer. And don’t let a lack of storage space put you off encouraging outdoor play in your garden. Putting bulky outdoor toys into self storage over the winter is a great way of protecting them from the elements without taking up valuable room in your attic, garage or shed.

Lockdown has been a challenging time for businesses all over the country with many companies having to shut their doors temporarily or make changes to their day-to-day operations. Now as lockdown restrictions start to ease, businesses are starting to look to the future and develop strategies to help them recover and thrive. Here Tim Aspey, who has been managing director of Andrew Porter Ltd for 15 years, shares the secrets he has learnt from heading up a storage and logistics company with a multimillion pound turnover.

If you love wine, you may have dreamt of building up a collection of your favourite varieties or even creating your own wine cellar. However, having a wine collection requires space and if you live in a small apartment or house, you may think it isn’t an option for you. Renting a self-storage unit is one way of creating your own wine cellar without having to move house or sacrifice precious space in your property. Self-storage units can keep your cases of wine secure and make sure they are kept in the right conditions. You can also access your wine when you need to during the facility’s opening hours, making it a more convenient option than storing it in a bonded warehouse.

Businesses of any size, from start up online businesses to established international companies, can find that keeping up with orders and sending out goods can be a challenge particularly as you expand. Outsourcing your warehousing and fulfilment can free up valuable space in your premises and give you more time to focus on growing your business and meeting your targets.

This week is World Wellbeing Week so we’re looking at four ways self-storage can improve your life and make you feel better than before.

Many people have been using lockdown as an opportunity to declutter their homes. But reducing the amount of stuff in your homes isn’t just about making your property look good, it can help improve your health. Here are five ways your clutter could be making you ill.

Paperwork, documents and archives can take up a lot of room and hiring storage can free up valuable space at your business premises. But how do you choose the right company to keep your paperwork safe until you need it? Here are five vital things to consider before hiring a storage unit for your business archive.