Travelling: the household contents safely stored while renting out your home

The story of Noud and Saar

Noud and Saar, an adventurous couple from Breda, decided to travel around the world for a year. To finance their trip and avoid leaving their home empty, they chose to rent out their house temporarily. But what to do with their personal belongings? They wanted to secure their inboedel without the risk of damage or loss.

The challenge of temporary rental

When renting out your home during a long journey, it’s essential to consider your personal possessions. Leaving behind valuable or sentimental items can pose risks, such as damage or loss. Moreover, a neutral interior can be more appealing to tenants. Noud and Saar faced the challenge of preparing their home for rent without exposing their personal items to potential damage.

The solution: temporary storage at Eurobox Self Storage

To protect their household contents, Noud and Saar opted for temporary storage at Eurobox Self Storage. This solution offered them several benefits:

• Security: The storage units are equipped with advanced security systems, including CCTV and access controls, ensuring their belongings were safe.
• Flexibility: With various storage sizes, they could rent exactly the space they needed, without extra costs.
• Accessibility: Although they planned to be away for a year, knowing they could access their items if necessary gave them peace of mind.

Preparation for storage

Before storing their items, Noud and Saar took several steps to ensure everything would remain in optimal condition:

• Inventory: They made a list of all the items they wanted to store, which helped in organising and insuring their possessions using the ruimtecalculator.
• Verpakkingsmateriaal: By using sturdy moving boxes, bubble wrap, and protective covers, they ensured extra protection during the storage period.
• Dismantling furniture: Large pieces of furniture were taken apart to save space and prevent damage.

Tips for others wanting to rent out their home during a long trip

If you’re considering renting out your home during an extended absence, here are some tips to protect your household contents:

1. Check the rules and permits: Make sure you’re aware of the local laws and regulations regarding temporary rentals.
2. Find a reliable tenant: It’s essential to find a tenant who will treat your home with respect. Consider using a letting agent or platform with good reviews.
3. Set clear agreements: Put all arrangements in writing in a contract, including the rental period, responsibilities, and any house rules.
4. Remove personal and valuable items: Place them in a veilige opslagruimte to prevent damage or loss and to give the property a neutral appearance for tenants.
5. Review your insurance: Ensure your contents and building insurance policies provide coverage during the rental period.

Eurobox Self Storage: your partner in temporary storage

Whether you’re going on a world trip, a business trip, or taking a gap year, Eurobox Self Storage offers the perfect solution for safely storing your belongings. With flexible rental periods, excellent security, and a range of storage sizes, you can travel with peace of mind, knowing your household contents are in good hands. Thanks to this solution, Noud and Saar were able to fully enjoy their adventure, secure in the knowledge that their home base was safely stored. Upon their return, they found their items exactly as they had left them, ready to refurnish their home.

Considering a similar step? Contact Eurobox Self Storage Breda for more information about our storage options and discover how we can support you during your absence.