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Help - Want to rent out loft space as storage space.

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I have loft space I want to rent out and found out about http://storemates.co.uk/


Any MSErs used this online company StoreMate to store their things? Or have you offered your space for others to store things? How long did it take to find a person to store items in your house or gararge? Are there lots of people looking to store their items/stuff with StoreMate?


Any advice, info, experience or web links most welcome. :beer:
“…the ‘insatiability doctrine – we spend money we don’t have, on things we don’t need, to make impressions that don’t last, on people we don’t care about.” Professor Tim Jackson

“The best things in life is not things"

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  • What happens if your house/garage burns down?
  • DigForVictory
    DigForVictory Posts: 12,053 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    I presume StoreMate covers when & how you access things, as I'd be very uncertain about letting someone in after 10pm, and what about when I'm on holiday?

    Mind, if I'm holding a stash for a waiting-to-escape victim of domestic violence, I'd hope I could offer 24/7 access but life isn't like that.
  • bouncydog1
    bouncydog1 Posts: 2,696 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    You would need to check your house insurance as you will probably find that if you have third parties coming into your house, theft cover will be reduced to violent and forcible entry/egress from the property.
  • Also don't forget you'll need to declare any rental income to the taxman. I would also double check your home insurance and see what the deal is with any public liability.
  • maninthestreet
    maninthestreet Posts: 16,127 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    what happens if someone stores guns/ammunition in your property??
    "You were only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off!!"
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