Guides for landowners and businesses
Straight answers on planning, income, renting and storage from people who develop and run commercial sites.
Can I use my land for open storage? Planning explained
What planning permission you need to use land or farm buildings for yard space, container storage or units in England, what councils look for, and how to avoid enforcement.
How much can a storage yard earn?
Typical rents, occupancy and costs for yard space and container storage in the East Midlands, and what a landowner can expect from a managed deal or a ground lease.
Farm diversification: turning yards and barns into storage and units
How farms and estates turn redundant yards, livestock sheds and barns into steady income from storage, yard plots and workshop units, and how to do it without the hassle.
Licence or lease? Renting a commercial unit or yard
The difference between a licence and a lease for small commercial units, yards and storage: commitment, notice, legal costs and rights, explained simply.
Renting yard space: 10 things to check before you sign
A practical checklist for builders, landscapers, plant hire and fleet operators renting a secure yard: planning, access, security, surface, power and terms.
What fits in a 20ft storage container?
Internal sizes of a 20ft storage container, how much furniture fits, and how to pack it so your things stay dry and easy to reach.