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Business Storage in London for Promotional Merchandise

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Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
27 Jun 2025
6 Min. To Read

Running a business in London means making the most of every square foot of office space. When you're dealing with promotional merchandise - from branded pens and bags to exhibition banners and seasonal promotional items - your valuable office space quickly becomes cluttered storage. Smart businesses use professional business storage to keep promotional materials secure, organised, and accessible without sacrificing workspace. Why London Businesses Need Dedicated Promotional Storage https://youtube.com/shorts/-08baBijaI0?feature=share Office Space Is Too Valuable London office rents average £40-80 per square foot annually. Using that expensive space to store boxes of promotional items that you only need occasionally makes no…

How to Use Storage When Downsizing

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Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
27 Jun 2025
6 Min. To Read

Downsizing doesn't mean you have to lose everything you care about. Smart use of storage gives you time to make thoughtful decisions about your belongings rather than hasty choices under moving pressure. Why Storage Makes Downsizing Easier https://youtube.com/shorts/GGH4jTGKGgg?feature=share When you're moving to a smaller home, you're dealing with two challenges at once: the stress of moving and the emotional difficulty of deciding what to keep. Storage separates these challenges, letting you focus on one at a time. The traditional approach: Make all decisions before moving day, often discarding items you later regret losing. The storage approach: Move everything out safely,…

Can a Moving Company Store Your Belongings During a Move?

Five men pose in front of a Happy2Move removals truck parked on a gravel driveway, with houses and trees in the background on a sunny day, showcasing the team's dedication to their jobs. Can a Moving Company Store Your Belongings During a Move?
Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
17 Jun 2025
7 Min. To Read

Moving house whilst juggling storage needs? Trying to coordinate multiple companies for your house move? There's a better way - one that saves time, money, and significantly reduces the stress of an already complicated process. https://youtube.com/shorts/PQ1AOYZIAgw At Happy2Move, we've designed our domestic storage and removals services to work seamlessly together, because we understand that modern house moves rarely follow the simple "out of one home, straight into another" pattern. Why Moving and Storage Often Go Hand in Hand The Reality of Modern House Moves Property chains delay: Your ideal completion date rarely aligns perfectly with when you need to vacate…

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red storage unit for downsizing Benefits of storage when downsizing your business

Benefits of storage when downsizing your business

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
27 Jan 2023
5 Min. To Read

Many businesses across the UK have taken a hit in recent years due to several economic factors. The pandemic was detrimental to small businesses more than large businesses, both in Europe and the USA, with over 234,000 small businesses being forced to permanently cease operations as the unemployment rate surged to its highest level since 2017. Since then, the energy crisis has left many companies fearful of being unable to pay their bills should the government reduce their energy support after March next year, with a quarter of small businesses planning to close, downsize, or radically change their business model.…

Checklist Things to Buy for a New House [the ultimate checklist]

Things to Buy for a New House [the ultimate checklist]

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
09 Oct 2022
7 Min. To Read

Moving to a new house is a time for celebration and new beginnings, but does require planning ahead to ensure things run smoothly on the big day. There are essential items you’ll need for your new house, as well as optional extras that may feel essential (like that extra special but pretty pricey chopping board), to spruce up your new pad. With endless to-do lists and the fear of forgetting something, we’ve put together this handy checklist of things to buy for a new house, split out into essentials and non-essentials. From home insurance to decorative items, this list should…

packers using good quality packing materials Why should you avoid cheap packing materials?

Why should you avoid cheap packing materials?

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
24 May 2022
4 Min. To Read

Moving house or transporting valuable or fragile goods is a major undertaking. It’s natural to want to try and find savings wherever and whenever you can. But while you can shop around and find a great packing and removals company that can help you at an affordable price, one area you should always steer clear of is using cheap packing supplies, In this guide, we’ll explain why using packing materials that are cheap can do more harm than good highlight the top-quality boxes and supplies that we use at Happy2Move. Why should you avoid them? Because packing materials generally look…

How much does it cost to move a five-bedroom house? How to Budget for Moving a Five-Bedroom House: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Budget for Moving a Five-Bedroom House: A Comprehensive Guide

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
15 Oct 2021
2 Min. To Read

Moving home, especially from a large property like a five-bedroom house, is a stressful and expensive process. Whether you're buying or renting, understanding the costs involved can help you budget accordingly and reduce some of the stress associated with moving. In this guide, we’ll break down the key expenses you need to consider and provide tips to ensure you get the best value for your money. Understanding the Costs Involved in Moving When planning your move, it's essential to account for various costs which are involved with moving that can add up quickly: Surveys and Legal Fees: Costs associated with…

3 bedroom house What is the Cost to Move a Three-Bedroom House?

What is the Cost to Move a Three-Bedroom House?

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
15 Oct 2021
6 Min. To Read

When it comes to moving, there are a ton of costs involved that seem to keep adding up. If you’re renting, you have the deposit to think about, as well as whether or not your soon-to-be-ex-landlord is going to be kind and give you back your previous deposit. If you’re buying, there are solicitors fees, Stamp Duty, estate agent fees, arrangement fees and so on. Then, once you’ve exchanged and completed on your new home, there’s the actual moving part - which itself can be incredibly stressful. Because of this, many people rely on packing and moving services, which helps…

AI generated picture of a storage facility How Much Does Storage Cost Monthly in the UK?

How Much Does Storage Cost Monthly in the UK?

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
15 Sep 2021
7 Min. To Read

This article was updated 18th July 2025 to reflect current average pricing across London Moving and finding storage can be a stressful time – and not to mention a pricey one. With so many storage options available, it can be difficult to work out the best price for the size of storage unit you need. But exactly how much does storage cost per month in the UK? What's a fair price, and what level of service should you expect to receive? It's important to bear in mind that any of the prices we quote are estimations based on data we've…

signing contracts How to Deal With Contracts For Your New Home

How to Deal With Contracts For Your New Home

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
15 Dec 2020
2 Min. To Read

If you’re in the process of moving into a new home, we know what a bittersweet experience it can be. Every day, we help people who are excited to start a new chapter of their lives in their new homes, but paralysed with anxiety at the thought of moving day. That’s why we feel that a friendly, supportive, professional and personal touch is one of the most important things a removal service can offer.  Whether you’re buying your new home or moving into a rental property, you’ll need to keep on top of a range of contracts to save yourself hassle…

How to Assess Movers and Packers in London How to Assess Movers and Packers in London

How to Assess Movers and Packers in London

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
26 Nov 2020
3 Min. To Read

Obviously you want a great service when you hire movers and packers in London. But what exactly does a ‘great service’ entail in this industry? How far should a removals and delivery company go, beyond simply upholding their end of the basic agreement? What are the key traits that make one ‘man with a van’ service substantially better than another? You won’t be surprised to learn that, here at Happy2Move, we’ve certainly got our own views on appropriate answers to all of the above. We’ve developed them over years of dedicated and reliable customer service, helping countless new and returning…

Moving to the UK Moving to the UK – A Guide

Moving to the UK – A Guide

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
26 Sep 2020
4 Min. To Read

Are you currently planning on moving to the UK? Firstly, a warm welcome in advance from all of us here at Happy2Move! Secondly, we know that any home move can be a busy, stressful time - and especially so if you’re transferring overseas. As a London-based professional removals company, we have years of experience in managing UK home and office relocations. Our services include furniture packing and assembly services, short and long-term storage provision, and a full suite of other services. We’re also highly experienced in using all of these skills and facilities . If you, your family or your loved…

how to pack for moving house How to Pack When You’re Moving House

How to Pack When You’re Moving House

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
31 Aug 2020
4 Min. To Read

We’ve all heard the old adage that moving house can be one of the most stressful times in your life. Although to be perfectly honest, here at Happy2Move we see no reason why it should be! One thing we can all agree on, though, is that packing your belongings ahead of a move can be a bit of a chore. As long-established moving experts, we’ve learned a few things over the years about how to pack for moving house. As ever, we like to make things as simple as possible for anybody tackling a change of location. Hack your packing…

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