Property company Savills has predicted that the UK self-storage sector will experience significant growth in 2026.
Investment in UK and European self-storage facilities was subdued during the second half of 2025, with some large deals not completed. Savills expects this to change in 2026 as investment opportunities in the market are revived.
The main growth in self-storage facilities is expected to occur in urban areas, particularly in large cities where demand is increasing. The trend is towards large facilities, with operators focusing on efficiency and quality customer service.
The head of self-storage at Savills, Ollie Saunders, said:
“As market conditions stabilise and capital becomes more deployable, we expect a recovery in self-storage investment activity in 2026.”
He also mentioned that several locations are underserved, creating ideal investment opportunities. Savills is confident that there will be long-term demand for self-storage facilities from both businesses and individuals.
The average new home size is shrinking, with many households struggling to store all their possessions neatly. Small businesses are finding that storage facilities are cheaper and more flexible than renting warehouse space for storing inventory and archived files. For high-value items, storage services offer a more secure way to keep them safe. It is estimated that around 30% of people in the UK have used storage facilities for short or long-term use.
If you require storage in the Liverpool area, contact us at Merseyside Movers & Storers. We’ll pick up your items and store them safely and securely for you at our Knowsley storage depot.
