Cube Self Storage Hong Kong - A First-Timer’s Guide to Renting a Storage Unit

Space is a precious commodity in Hong Kong, people strive to create space in their lives and renting self-storage unit is the most common and sensible option.

If you are renting a self-storage for the first time, here are a few tips you may not know.

Why rent self-storage?

Release the space

A spacious living area can make people feel relaxed and comfortable. No matter whether it’s a home or a work environment, renting self-storage can help us get more space. The various facilities will also ensure the safety of your belongings. Store things you don’t need for the time being to free up space and make your life easier.

Move

A lot of people will have this scenario when their lease expires, the new home is not ready yet or is smaller than their existing one, and have to live in temporary accommodation. Therefore, they will rent a temporary self-storage to store their household items such as furniture, electric appliances, and clothes.

Renovations

During the renovation, everywhere can become messy and dusty, and some items may be damaged. Many people will rent self-storage to protect their belongings. It is wise to store them in a self-storage until the renovations are finished.

Travel Storage

When traveling abroad or relocating for a few months, some people will choose to move out of their homes, and store their household items in self-storage. Not only does it save the rent, but the climate control in self-storage will also keep your items safe from the weather.

Seasonal Items

In Hong Kong, the climate is changeable throughout the year. It is hot and humid in summer and cold and dry in winter. Seasonal items will not be used very often, so they can save space by storing them in self-storage.

Students Storage

At the end of a semester, students usually look for a place to put all their books and assignments. Therefore, they need temporary storage solutions. Self-storage is always a good choice for them!

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How does self-storage operate?

When you’ve confirmed the right storage, the first thing to do is sign the contract. The lease term will be determined by the amount of time you need to store. Generally, the minimum lease term is one month and the fee is calculated on a monthly basis. In general, the longer the storage period, the higher the storage discount and the lower the storage cost.

Each storage company offers a different service. You pay for the service you need. It’s very flexible and convenient. For safety reasons, tenants are forbidden to live, do business or connect to electrical outlets in the storage.

How much storage space do I need?

Most people have no idea what a storage size equates to. How big are 16 square feet? Will 50 square feet be big enough for my furniture? Are these questions confusing you?

In fact, you can contact customer service and tell them what you want to store. The professional customer service will calculate the storage space you need depending on your requirement. If you need an on-site survey, you may contact us and it is free!

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Do I need to insure the items?

In general, items in self-storage must be insured to ensure the customer in peace of mind. If you want to add insurance, you can also consult your trusted insurance manager or contact self-storage’s customer service. In general, facilities are equipped with a variety of equipment to protect the storage, such as secure access, fire protection equipment, CCTV, etc.

How should I choose self-storage?

Choosing a storage unit based on your inventory is the best way to go. If you want to store business supplies, documents, and products, then you can choose business storage. Security, access at any time, but also climate controlled, is the best choice for businesses.

If you need long-term storage and don’t need to access your items from time to time, you can choose a managed storage solution. The personalized managed storage is managed at a climate controlled, and the monthly fee is relatively low, however, you need to be accompanied by a staff member to access the storage.

If you want to have free access to self-storage at any time and have your own storage space, then you can choose a personal self-storage. Personal storage unit uses a personal lock and no one can enter your storage unit except you.

The following points can help you distinguish between a good and bad storage service:

Climate controlled
Secure access system
CCTV
Environmental
Fire protection equipment
Convenient location
Reasonable price
Storage solutions (arrange handling and packing of materials)
Online review
Customer service attitude

What key points must be covered in the self-storage lease?

Self-storage size
Term of lease
Rental costs
Payment term
Total deposit amount
Terms and conditions of payment
Additional charges
Rights and responsibilities of tenants
Rights and responsibilities of the owner
Cancellation of contract
Move out rules

The storage step?

Confirming storage unit and move in date > Get a quote > Choosing a good storage solution > Sign contract > Settling rent > Packing /dismantling furniture > Labelling boxes > Handling arrangements > Moving into self-storage > Sorting storage

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Cube one-stop storage solutions with friendly staff will provide you with the most considerate storage services according to your requirements. In addition, we can also arrange a reliable third-party mover for you, so that the storage process becomes stress-free and seamless!

A First-Timer’s Guide to Renting a Storage Unit