Renting a self storage space is becoming quite common in Singapore. Let’s take a look at the estimated monthly self storage rental cost.

As all storage space rental are personalised according to what you need, monthly storage rental typically ranges anywhere from $50 to $1,000.

Here are three main factors that affect your storage space rental cost.

Storage size

One key factor that affects the storage rental rates on a monthly basis is the storage size. The cost of renting larger units will always be higher.

To maximise cost savings, select a storage space that fits all of your belongings nicely. If you are unsure of what storage size you require, you can always drop our friendly customer service a call at 67713100 or visit our size estimator page to get a better idea!

Storage duration

One other key factor that will influence storage rental cost is the storage duration; the longer you store, the more you spend. To help you save, most self storage facility will allow you to rent a temporary storage space from as short as 14 days to as long as you require.

Did you also know that most storage companies will offers better storage promotions for customers who are looking to store for a longer duration.

At Extra Space Asia, you will be able to enjoy 2 months of free storage at selected storage facilities in Singapore when you store for at least 6 months.

Storage types

Did you know that there are different storage types?

Here at Extra Space Asia, there are a total of five different storage types available: non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, wine storage, executive storage and e-valet service.

Depending on your storage needs, the rental cost will vary. A 25 square feet non-air-conditioned storage space will be more affordable compared to air-conditioned units of the same size.

Always check on your storage requirements when selecting a storage unit. Will you require the air-conditioned space at an extra cost?

Get an instant quotation on your storage requirement

Get an instant quotation on your storage requirement

In conclusion, the cost of your self storage rental rates is very dependent on your storage requirements. If you already have a clear idea of what you need, get an instant personalised quotation right now! Be sure to also check out our ongoing self storage promotions here.

Living in a space-starved country like Singapore with a population of over 5.8 million, the chance of owning more space or a bigger new build-to-order (BTO) home seems tough. To cope with this issue, most people explore the option of renting a self-storage unit to expand their living space without overcrowding their current home or office space. However, with over ten self-storage companies in Singapore, which should you choose? And why? Here’s 4 useful tips when choosing your self-storage provider in Singapore. 1. Select your Preferred Storage Facility In this era of rapid digital transformation, cutting-edge technologies have opened up opportunities, fundamentally transforming customer experiences. Users searching for their ideal storage facility can visit the 'Our Facilities' page to retrieve information on the nearest storage locations, including details of ongoing promotions. This makes the self-storage search hassle-free!   2. Evaluate if the Storage Offerings meet your needs Extra-Space-Asia-Self-Storage-units Over the years, the company has expanded its storage offerings to cater to the growing lifestyle demands and storage needs. Personal and Business Storage Extra Space Asia offers a wide selection of highly secured storage solutions. Apart from personal storage, business owners will also be able to find a cost-effective, and convenient way to store their business inventory. Storage spaces ranging from 6 to 500 square feet are available, with rental periods from as short as two weeks to as long as required. In fact, Customers can upgrade or downgrade their storage space any time.Wine Storage Wine storage spaces kept at optimal temperature and humidity levels are available at Extra Space Boon Keng, Eunos Link, Kallang Way, Marymount and Toa Payoh. What’s more? All wine customers get free, 24/7 access to wine tasting rooms available at the facilities - a private and cosy ambience to enjoy your wines. Executive Storage The Executive Storage at Extra Space AMK is the most ideal storage space for business owners,  where both storage units and workstation are housed within the same area. Again, the 24/7 accessibility makes it super convenient for business owners. An array of perks come along with this package - free parking, free Wi-Fi, free printer usage and a cosy corner to for you to sip on your coffee! E-Valet Storage Just like calling for a Grab car, you can now order online, for your storage boxes to be delivered right to your doorstep! Explore the option of E-Valet storage where you can enjoy hassle-free, end-to-end storage from the comfort of your home. Simply sign up for the Valet Storage service via the online platform and receive the storage boxes at your doorstep. When you are done packing, we will return to collect your boxes and store them in our secure storage facility. It’s that simple! 3. Ensure that there’s an effective ‘After-Sales’ Service Extra-Space-Asia-Self-Storage-Friendly-Storage-Consultants Valuing and being attentive to customers is Extra Space Asia’s key focus. At Extra Space Asia, a dedicated Call-Center is available to answer any queries customers may have. From guiding users in the selection of their storage units and recommending the ideal and storage plans, Extra Space believes in keeping customers happy. If you are interested in any of Extra Space Asia’s storage solutions, feel free to call 6771 3100 to find out more, or simply visit any of our ten storage facilities located island-wide to get a personalised storage tour. To all our current, past and future customers, thank you for choosing and trusting Extra Space Asia as your preferred self-storage brand. We look forward to sharing the unique Extra Space Asia storage experience with you! 4. Store with a Safe and Reliable Self-Storage Brand Singapore-No.1-Self-Storage--Extra-Space-Asia Being one of the few dominant self-storage brands in Singapore, Extra Space Asia has been in the industry for over 13 years. Today, the company has ten storage facilities located island-wide around Singapore and over 50 storage facilities spread across Asia. Extra Space Asia was awarded ‘Singapore’s No.1 Self-Storage brand’ for the 3rd straight year. This achievement is made possible by the strong support from its loyal customers, and dedicated staff who strive to deliver the best storage experience.In this era of rapid digital transformation, cutting-edge technologies have opened up opportunities, fundamentally transforming customer experiences.

Valet Storage is an alternative storage solution that provides a hassle-free, end-to-end storage solution. With this service, you can now store and retrieve your items from the comfort of your home or office while enjoying all the extra space! Valet storage is a good storage option for those who do not need a large amount of storage space but would like to store seasonal and not frequently used items.

At Extra Space Asia, we call this box storage service, E-Valet Storage. Enjoy these 4 key benefits with E-Valet Storage.

 

1. Lower cost for extra space

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Compared to the self-storage rental payment schemes where you pay for the size of the storage space and duration, our E-Valet Storage only costs only $5 per box per month. This way, you’ll only be paying the number of boxes you rented multiplied by the number of months of usage – if you only have a few boxes of items and do not require frequent access to them, this option is the best in value!

 

2. Free packing boxes for all your items

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Forget about the hassles of buying your own storage boxes. With Extra Space Asia E-Valet service, you’ll receive free high-quality industrial-grade boxes every time you need to store something.

These E-Valet boxes are made of high-quality, durable plastic with a secure seal to ensure that your items are not tampered with after you hand them to our staff. Simple, seamless, safe in good hands.

 

3. Convenience at your fingertips

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Does your packing list include big bulky items? If yes, you’ll most likely be thinking of engaging a mover. That’s more expenses on top of your storage rental, plus all that time spent coordinating and scheduling.

Now you can skip these hassles. When you engage our E-Valet Storage service, it’s like engaging a mover company and storage company all in one!

Simply go through these 5 steps to enjoy more space in no time!

  1. Register for an account and place your order for boxes via our web app.
  2. Boxes will be delivered to you within 2 business days.
  3. Simply pack your belongings in our high-quality industrial-grade boxes and use the security seals provided.
  4. Schedule for a date at your convenience for your boxes to be picked up.
  5. Our friendly staff will pick up your boxes and store them safely in our storage facility.

And when you need your items back, simply go online and schedule for a time slot, and we will deliver your items back to you. All you have to do is just wait at home or in your office. Self-storage doesn’t get any easier.

 

4. Manage all your items online

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When you store with our E-Valet Storage, you can also easily manage all of your inventory online. Simply keep a record of your items in the boxes by taking photos and link them in your account. You can also view past transactions, order more boxes, and arrange retrieval of boxes at your convenience any time, any day.

If you just need to store some items without the need of accessing them all the time, it’s time to give our E-Valet storage a try. Start now from as low as $5!

 

Many of us are no stranger to self-storage. But here’s something you may not know: Extra Space Asia Self- Storage offers short-term space rentals – from as short as 14 days. This solution is ideal for individuals and businesses that require more space temporarily. Here are three key benefits of short-term self-storage.

1. It’s a lifesaver during home and business transition periods.

Mature Asian man carrying cardboard boxes from car trunk at new home

Mature Asian man carrying cardboard boxes from car trunk at new home

Only those who have experienced will know – buying/selling a home or moving offices is never smooth-sailing as expected. Plans get derailed. Transactions get delayed. What happens to all your items then? Choose short-term self-storage to securely keep your belongings, so that you have peace of mind to focus on your home and business arrangements.

2. It’s cost-effective for your business.

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Why rent a big, expensive space just to store inventory? We know businesses need more space for extra stocks during the festive sale periods. Instead of expanding your storage space permanently, choose a short-term option with us. This way, you save on storage expenses and rent a space only when you need it. It’s safe, flexible and accessible – you can retrieve or store your items any time, any day!

3. It keeps all your belongings safe and tidy during renovation.

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Renovating a new place can be exciting, but as we all know, everything tends to get dusty and messy. Having a short-term self-storage unit will be useful. Here, your furniture and belongings will be free from dirt and damage. Plus, more space for you and your contractors to move around and work. All your belongings will be in good hands at a self-storage facility like Extra Space Asia. 24-hour CCTV monitoring and security ensure that all your items are protected round-the-clock. Only YOU have the keys to your storage unit. Renovating or stocking up on inventory soon? Call us and arrange for a short-term storage unit today!

Looking to expand your online business or starting a new business? At Extra Space Asia, we understand that every business requires quite a fair bit of expenses, especially at the beginning stage. We aim to help your business by providing a smart business storage option that is not only flexible in plans, our storage options also work to give you endless savings!

Here’s why businesses, entrepreneurs and even those working from home should consider Extra Space Asia's Smart Business Storage today:

  1. Wide range of storage sizes under one roof

Save the trouble of finding the next suitable storage size to fit your growing business. At Extra Space Asia, we offer a wide range of storage sizes from Locker units as small as 6sqft to Walk-in storage as big as 500sqft all located in one storage facility; you can choose to up-size or downsize your storage unit any time when you need to.

  1. Affordable storage options

If you have a start-up or thinking about expanding your ecommerce business, you should explore the option of using a self-storage to store all your business inventory. Wait, but why not warehouses? That is because unlike warehouses where rental costs can range from $8,000 to over $100,000 monthly, the rental cost of using Extra Space Asia self-storage starts from as low as $1 for your first month with recurring discounts for the following months of rental. What’s more, there is also no fixed storage plans at Extra Space Asia self-storage, unlike warehouses where you might need to rent for a minimum period based on a contract.

All that, in return, will bring about significant cost savings to your business.

  1. 24-hour access to a secure storage facility

At Extra Space Asia Self-Storage, you will be given a unique Pin code to access to the storage unit; this is a code that only you have, so that only you can access to your storage unit.

Fun fact about Extra Space Asia Self-Storage’s unique pin code is that it will always light your way to direct you to your storage unit should you decide to come to retrieve something from your storage unit at odd hours like 3am!

Singapore is a nation of the technologically savvy. With 91% connected online (Infocomm Media Development Authority), it is now possible for small entrepreneurs to compete in the market.

According to Statista, the expected revenue generated will amount to US $4.9 billion by the end of 2019, and is expected to show an annual growth rate of 14.7%, resulting in a market volume of US $8.6 billion by 2023.

That said, e-commerce is a whole lot more than simply displaying your products up on a webpage. There are other factors to consider as well – yes, you guessed it. Logistical issues. Let’s take a look at some of the challenges that you might face and how self-storage can assist you in overcoming them.

Space for your inventory

Storage space for your inventory

Let’s face it, if you are running a product based e-commerce business, you will need to stock your inventory somewhere. And often, it will clutter up your working and living environment.

This is where Self-storage comes in; with all your inventory stored away in a secured facility, your working and living area would be significantly less cluttered. Now you can fully focus on your e-commerce business!

Of course, you can also take a look at Extra Space Executive Storage where you can store, work and collaborate all in one space.

Cost Effective Solution

Cost Effective Solution

Cash flow is essential to a small business, as many entrepreneurs struggle with their bills. One reason might be the high expenses from renting a warehouse for inventory storage. Think about this: Does it make sense to rent a 900 sqft warehouse for a year, only to use less than ½ the space and time?

It will be more cost effective to rent a self-storage unit. Most self-storage facility allows you to rent a storage space from as small as 14 sqft to as large as over 200 sqft. Plus, the freedom to upsize and downsize at any given point. Self-storage users can also enjoy flexible rental duration, starting from as short as 14 days to as long as required.

Now, you have the option to pay for only what you require. Say goodbye to the days of costly long-term contracts and large redundant spaces!

Click here to find out how much you can save with self-storage.

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Fulfilling Orders

On paper, this sounds fairly simple. You have done your job and have gotten a sale. Now, all you need to do is to get your product to the customers, right?

In Singapore, you can choose from a wide range of courier options for delivery: SingPost, NinjaVan, HonestBee, etc. You can also opt to meet the customers at a specific location to pass them their parcel.

However, parcel delivery services cost money and meeting your customers for every delivery takes up your time. At Extra Space Asia, you can make use of our e-station that lets your customers collect their parcels, anytime, 24/7! Save on delivery costs while automating your processes. That’s the smarter way to go.

Think co-working spaces are for freelancers only? Think again!

According to a 2017 report (Source: Cushman & Wakefield), co-working spaces are also widely used by SME organisations, growing 10 – 15% per year across the Asia-Pacific region.

So what exactly is Executive Storage and how does it relate to co-working spaces? While both have their similarities, Executive Storage spaces offer you a shared workspace with the added feature of having a nearby storage unit.

Here are 3 top reasons why spaces like these are the future for entrepreneurs and all professionals alike!

Store, work and collaborate. All, in one space.

Store, work and collaborate

A survey conducted in 2016 showed that Singaporeans spent an average of 9 hours weekly commuting (Source: The Straits Time). Imagine how much more you can get done if you spent this time on your business.

One great feature of Executive Storage is that it reduces your need to travel to and from the warehouse to your office – both now literally steps away!

What’s more, sharing workspace with other business owners can put you on a fast track for more networking opportunities.

Flexible Business Solution

Flexible Business Solution

Did you know: With the Executive Storage, the use of workspace is FREE! All you need to do is rent a office and storage space, and you're good to start.

This option has proven to be one of the most affordable solutions; storage starts from $168 per month with sizes ranging from 11 sqft all the way up to 100 sqft. You can also take advantage of great storage period flexibility (starting from as short as 14 days).

Now, compare this deal to renting a private office space with a minimum contract period of 1 year. Imagine how much you’ll be saving in the long run with Executive Storage!

Convenience

Convenience

The globalisation of businesses means you now have to work within varying timezones with vendors, suppliers and even customers. Thanks to 24/7 accessibility to Executive Storage, you can be in your office working whenever best suits your business needs.

And there are more benefits to that: you'll no longer have the hassle of managing day-to-day administrative matters that come with a typical office space. Executive Storage handles everything from utility bills to facility management, so you can better devote all your attention to growing your business.

Rising cost of retail warehousing means more businesses in Singapore will be turning to self-storage as the go-to solution. Whether you need additional storage for your expanding business, or if you are looking to make more room in your office space, using self-storage will help increase your competitive edge.

Now, let’s look at 3 top benefits of business self-storage.

 

#1 – Affordability

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With a forecast of a 6% growth in office rental (Source: Colliers International – Singapore), you will start to realise that it is increasingly more difficult to find additional cost-effective space for your business.

As discussed previously in 5 reasons why SMEs should use self-storage, renting a self-storage unit is more affordable than renting a big office space. Just take a look at Extra Space Asia’s Executive Storage below for a quick cost comparison.

 Office SpaceStorage SpaceCost Per MonthMin Duration
Executive Storage√√$185 onwards14 days
Office Rental√x$680 onwards1 year

Sources: Commercial Guru 

Our Executive Storage offers you both the office and storage space you need at an affordable rate! It is the perfect solution for small, dynamic business environments.

 

#2 – Make Extra Space

 

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Every business will expand and eventually require more storage space. But what happens when warehouse rentals are so high, they become too big an expense for your business? What happens if when you decide to store inventories in your office?

Just imagine working side by side with unsightly clutter. Won’t you feel flustered? We would! By keeping unused items that take up too much space in a self-storage facility, you gain back your valuable space.

 

#3 – Relocating Business

 

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Great news: Your business is expanding, and you are required to move into a bigger office. Here’s the not-so-good news: Moving is HECTIC…

Here’s a solution. Why not get everything out of the way first? Simply keep non-essential items into a self-storage unit. Decluttering lets you better tidy up your inventory.

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To sum up, in one line, using self-storage helps lower overhead costs for your business. Are you ready to reap all these benefits and more with self-storage? Contact us today!

 

 

Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are always looking for a decent and affordable office. However, property prices are very high in Singapore, and office rental cost is the biggest issue for startups.

Businesses looking to downsize office space can actually consider self-storage spaces for inventory and paperwork. Did you know? Self-storage spaces, unlike some offices, are accessible 24/7!

Here are 5 reasons why you should make the switch.

Reduce operating and overhead cost.

Renting a self-storage is more affordable than renting a big office space. Now, time for some cost comparison.

Office Location1month costSize (Sqft)Cost p/sqft
1 month		Self-storage Cost
(Per month)		Self-storage Size
(Sqft)		Total
Available Space		Total
Cost
Tanjong Pagar Road$7,6631703$4$1,2904502153$8,953
Collyer Quay$13,7862121$6--2121$13,786
 Total costing savings a month$4,833

* Property price from www.99.co

In order for your business to maintain a healthy cash flow, you’re constantly looking for ways to lower operating and overhead cost. By storing with a self-storage facility, you can now enjoy the option of working from home or even at a co-working space; you no longer need a big space to store inventory and work at the same time.

Find peace of mind with a secured facility

Consider storing with a storage facility that offers security features such as 24-hour CCTV surveillance and PIN code access to your storage unit.

Extra Space Asia’s storage lock mechanism provides customers with a unique pin-code to enter the storage facility. As for the individual storage unit, customers can use their own padlock to ensure that only they have access to their storage unit.

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Free from long-term commitment.

Most warehouses and offices are tied to long-term contracts, usually with a minimum of tenancy of one year. However, with a more flexible solution, self-storage tenancy periods can go from as short as 14 days to as long as you need – that makes it so much easier for planning and managing costs.

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Enjoy freedom to upsize or downsize units

Self-storage provides a quick and efficient solution for businesses of all sizes. Storage units ranging from 16 square feet to 450 square feet are available at Extra Space Asia, including the freedom to upsize or downsize your storage unit at any time. This can well allow you to adjust to your needs based on seasonal demand of your business. Remember, you should only pay for what you need! To make things much easier, you can use the online size estimator tool to estimate the storage size you require.

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Access anytime you need to!

When you store at a warehouse, you might not be able to access inventory all the time: location of the warehouse might be too inaccessible. Some warehouses might also have strict hours where you can access your inventory.

This is where self-storage truly stands out. Our facility allows you to access your storage unit 24/7. No more worries about goods arriving during the odd hours too.

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More SMEs are turning to self-storage for cost-effectiveness and practical solutions. What about your business? Time to explore your options with Extra Space Asia Self-Storage to fulfil your storage needs!