Guides

Internal and external dimensions of 10ft, 20ft, 40ft and high cube containers in metres and feet, how much fits inside, and which size to rent for storage.

What drives the price of renting a storage container in the UK: size, location, access, security, VAT and insurance, with real published prices from independent yards.

The real differences between renting a shipping container on a yard and a self storage room in a building: access, cost, protection and what each is good for.

Practical steps for packing a shipping container for storage: pallets, ventilation, damp prevention, what not to store and how to load it.

A practical checklist for renting yard space or a storage compound in the UK: surface, access, security, planning, rates, terms and costs.

How to choose secure storage for a caravan, motorhome, boat, trailer or work van: security, access, insurance requirements and what to check on site.

How council and housing association garage lettings work in the UK: who can rent, waiting lists, VAT for non-tenants, typical rules and how to apply.

What lock-up garages are good for, the questions to ask before renting one, and how to keep what's inside dry and secure.

Choosing a first workshop or small industrial unit: size, power, doors, use class, business rates and lease terms.

How business rates work for small workshops, storage units and yards in England, Scotland and Wales, and how small business rate relief can cut the bill.

A plain guide to storage unit sizes in square feet, from lockers to 40ft containers, and what each size holds.