The Business Finance Group — UK Business Finance Broker

Q: Can I finance a large batch of shipping containers for a self-storage facility?

Yes — we regularly arrange facilities for 20 to 500+ containers, whether you're developing a self-storage park or building a hire fleet. Phased drawdown facilities allow you to take containers in batches aligned to your site preparation and opening timeline, minimising early interest costs.

Q: Can I finance used or grade B/C shipping containers?

Yes — used containers across grades A, B and C are all accepted by lenders on our panel. New containers from UK suppliers typically receive the most favourable terms, but quality used stock (including ISO-certified units) is routinely financed subject to a condition assessment.

Q: Do you finance container conversions — offices, workshops, or pop-up retail units?

Yes — converted containers (offices, canteens, workshops, welfare units, accommodation pods, pop-up retail) are financeable as capital assets, including the conversion cost. We can package the container purchase and conversion work into a single facility.

Q: Can I finance a range of container sizes — 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft?

Yes — we finance all standard ISO shipping container sizes including 10ft, 20ft standard and high cube, 40ft standard and high cube, and 45ft palletwide containers. Mixed-size facilities are also available within a single credit line.

Q: What vehicles do you finance for removals companies?

We finance the full range of removals vehicles: Luton box vans, curtainsider HGVs, tail-lift trucks, 7.5-tonne rigids, artic curtainsiders, car transporters, and specialist removals vehicles — new and used, from dealers and private sales.

Q: Can a new self-storage or removals business get finance?

Yes — we work with lenders who support new and early-stage businesses, particularly where the operator has relevant industry experience, a signed site lease, or confirmed revenue from day one.

Q: Is sale and leaseback available on existing container stock?

Yes — if you already own a container fleet or self-storage units, a sale and leaseback can release capital without selling the assets outright. You continue operating the containers while the lender owns them on paper, with an option to repurchase.

Q: Can I finance refrigerated containers (reefers)?

Yes — refrigerated shipping containers (reefers) are financeable as specialist assets. Lenders assess residual value and condition, and we work with specialist lenders who understand the cold storage and perishables logistics sector.

The Business Finance Group

Self Storage & Removals

Self Storage & Removals Finance

Self-storage & container finance from £5K to £5M

Specialist finance for bulk container purchases and removal fleets — phased drawdowns available.

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Self Storage & Removals equipment and assets we finance

10ft Shipping Containers20ft Standard Containers20ft High Cube Containers40ft Standard Containers40ft High Cube Containers45ft Palletwide ContainersUsed Grade A/B/C ContainersRefrigerated Containers (Reefers)Full Side-Access ContainersContainer Offices & Welfare UnitsContainer Workshops & CanteensPop-Up Retail & Modular BuildingsSelf-Storage Units & PodsPortable Storage ModulesForklift Trucks & Reach StackersContainer Handling EquipmentLuton Box VansCurtainsider HGVsTail-Lift TrucksCar TransportersRemoval Vans (New & Used)

Why Choose Us

Why choose specialist self storage & removals finance

Bulk Container Finance

We are one of the few brokers with dedicated lender relationships for bulk container purchases — whether you need 10, 50, or 500 units for a self-storage park or hire fleet. Phased drawdown structures available to match build programmes.

All Container Types & Grades

New containers, used grade A, B and C, high cube, refrigerated reefers, full side-access units — all accepted by lenders on our panel, subject to condition assessment.

Container Conversion Finance

Buying containers for conversion into offices, workshops, pop-up retail, or modular accommodation? We can finance both the purchase and conversion as a single package.

Removals Fleet Finance

Finance individual removal vehicles or entire fleets under a single master facility, with flexible repayment terms to match seasonal peaks in the moving market.

Sale & Leaseback on Containers

Already own a container fleet? Release equity through a sale and leaseback arrangement, freeing capital for site expansion or further stock investment.

New Business Welcome

Startup self-storage operators and new removals companies considered, especially where the owner has industry experience or signed contracts in place.

FAQs

Common questions about self storage & removals finance

Case Study

Self-Storage Park Development

Essex — 120-Unit Shipping Container Facility

A property developer converting a commercial site into a self-storage facility needed to procure 120 shipping containers across 10ft, 20ft and 40ft sizes in two batches. Their mainstream bank had no appetite for bulk container finance. We arranged a phased drawdown facility with a specialist lender, allowing the developer to take containers in two tranches aligned to site preparation milestones — minimising interest during the build period and keeping monthly costs manageable until the facility opened to customers.

"Financing containers in bulk isn't something most lenders understand. The Business Finance Group structured the drawdown around our construction programme and sourced a lender who got it straight away. It was exactly what we needed."

Development Director

Self-storage developer, Essex

120 units

Containers financed

£360,000

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Drawdown structure

120 units

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Finance Solutions

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