Renting a small unit.

[PainTrain]

I was wondering if anyone here rents or has rented a small industrial unit for their "home" mechanics.

I have been looking locally and I can see some small units (under 750 sq. feet) that could be viable if I found someone to share with. It will be used to store and restore a small car and maybe a couple of motorbikes.

In your experience what are the pitfalls and potential issues to watch out for?

[TRB]

If you don't know any local farmers, ask mates who might. Lots of empty units on farms that never get advertised and way less than commercial rents.

[DEANO87]

I was wondering the same thing, been looking for something about the size of a double garage just to use on the weekends but it's pretty difficult to find something with water and electric supply

[MattYorke]

Deano,
Have you found somewhere with neither? I need somewhere to store my boat indoors.
Cheers
Matt

[Old Merc]

These units are perfect BUT very expensive,what rents have you been quoted? Remember you will be required to take on a lease for what ever years and insure the property.Even though its for private use there will be an annual business rate bill to pay.
As said,find a farmer who is willing to let a small building or a corner of a barn or what ever on an informal deal.(Cash in hand)
One other idea,how about trying to find an old couple or widow who has a large double garage that`s never used and full of junk.Offer to clear it all and decorate it and pay a small rent to use it.