That Spare Garage Could Be Earning You £100+ Monthly (Here's How)

Look, we've all got that space we don't really use. Maybe it's half a garage filled with "stuff we might need someday." Perhaps it's a parking space you don't need because you work from home now. Or that shed that's basically become a very expensive spider hotel.

What if that wasted space could pay for your Netflix, Spotify, and gym membership combined?

The Storage Crisis That's Making People Money

Here's what's happening: storage units are expensive. Really expensive. The average self-storage unit in the UK costs £150+ per month, often requires long contracts, and might be miles from where people actually live.

Meanwhile, you're sitting on perfectly good storage space that's doing nothing but collecting dust.

Stashbee spotted this mismatch and created a platform that connects people desperate for affordable storage with people who have space going spare. Think of it as Airbnb, but instead of tourists in your spare room, it's someone's boxes in your garage.

What People Actually Store

Before you panic about strangers' stuff in your space, here's what typically gets stored:

• Boxes of belongings between house moves

• Seasonal items (Christmas decorations, camping gear)

• Business inventory for small online sellers

• Classic cars or motorbikes (if you've got the space)

• General household overflow

No one's storing anything dodgy. Stashbee has insurance requirements and most renters just want somewhere dry and secure for their perfectly normal possessions.

The Money Talk (Real Numbers)

Let's cut through the fluff. Here's what people actually earn:

Parking spaces: £50-200/month (location is everything)
Single garage: £75-150/month
Double garage: £100-250/month
Large outbuilding/barn: £200-400+/month

London and South East prices sit at the higher end. Rural areas... not so much.

The Reality Check

Before you start calculating your millionaire timeline, here's what they don't put in the headlines:

You need to be accessible - Renters might need occasional access to their stuff. You can set access hours, but "never" isn't an option.

Location matters massively - That barn in rural Scotland? Less demand than a parking space in Brighton.

It's not always consistent - You might have gaps between renters. It's extra income, not guaranteed income.

Basic prep required - The space needs to be clean, dry, and secure. That might mean clearing out your own junk first.

You're running a micro-business - You'll need to respond to enquiries, meet renters, and occasionally deal with logistics.

Who This Actually Works For

Stashbee makes most sense if you:

• Live in or near a city/town centre

• Have genuinely unused space (not "I could make room if I shuffled things")

• Don't mind occasional interactions with renters

• Want steady side income rather than a get-rich scheme

• Already keep the space in decent condition

Setting Up Your Space Listing

Getting started is straightforward:

1. Clear out and clean your space (the painful bit)

2. Take decent photos - well-lit, show dimensions clearly

3. Create your listing on Stashbee with honest descriptions

4. Set your price (check local listings for guidance)

5. Respond promptly to enquiries

6. Meet potential renters and get started

Pro tip: Underpricing slightly at first gets you reviews, which gets you more bookings later.

The Small Print That Matters

Insurance: Stashbee provides protection, but check your home insurance isn't affected.

Tax: Yes, this is taxable income. The good news? You can earn up to £1,000 tax-free through the UK's "trading allowance."

Contracts: Stashbee handles the paperwork, but read what you're agreeing to.

Access: Be clear about when renters can access their stuff. "Whenever" leads to 10pm door knocks.

Is Your Space Worth Anything?

The brutal truth? If you're in a city, probably yes. Commuter town? Decent chance. Middle of nowhere? Unless someone needs to store a tractor, probably not.

But here's the thing - it costs nothing to list and find out. The worst outcome is discovering no one wants your space. The best? An extra £100+ landing in your account monthly for space you weren't using anyway.

Ready to See What Your Space Could Earn?

If you've got genuinely unused space gathering dust, why not see if someone will pay to use it? List your space on Stashbee and find out what it's worth.

And if you're actually looking to rent storage or a parking space yourself (plot twist!), use this link for £20 off your first booking. Because sometimes the best way to understand a service is to try it from both sides.

Not revolutionary money, but your empty garage earning enough to cover a monthly bill or two? That's the kind of boring, practical passive income that actually works.