Wigwam Storage Management

3rd Party Self Storage Management working with both property owners and investors to maximise the value of their assets

Director

Wigwam Storage

Owner & Operator of Branded Self Storage Facilities trading as Wigwam Self Storage.

Grant Taylor 

I have been involved in the property sector all my working life and now have over 25 years experience in the delivery of development projects across a variety of sectors and regions 

Recently I have focused on the self storage sector, owning and operating facilities as well as providing 3rd Party Management Services to both property owners and investors interested in getting involved in the self-storage sector. 

I have also been a trustee of Resurgo Trust (www.resurgo.org.uk) which helps communities overcome social challenges through church based social ventures and 1MoreChild (www.1morechild.org) which provides housing and schooling for children in Uganda. I am currently a trustee of The Branch (www.thebranchtrust.org) which is a community hub run by St Mary’s Church in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire.

I can be contacted on 07767 896 292 or nick@wigwamstorage.co.uk

Nick Grant

Big thank you to Richard Belton for our very smart new sign at Wigwam HQ

Director at Wigwam Storage Management, pioneering centrally managed, tech enabled self storage facilities and JV partnerships to unlock profitable property value across the UK

Amazing to be part of this incredible charity

From Challenge to Change: Esther’s Journey

In the heart of Jinja, Uganda, Itai Esther’s story is one of courage, hope, and transformation.

💪 Strength Through Support
Once facing barriers that could have stopped her dreams, Esther found a family in 1moreChild, a place where care meets opportunity, and every child’s potential is given room to grow.

🌱 Becoming the Change
Through education, mentorship, and love, Esther has flourished. Her confidence now shines as bright as her ambitions, a living example that when we invest in one child, we invest in a better future for all.

🔥 A Journey of Possibility
This isn’t just her story, it’s a reminder of what’s possible when compassion meets action. Esther’s transformation reflects the power of community and the impact of believing in someone’s tomorrow.

🙌 We Celebrate Her
At 1moreChild, we’re proud to walk beside Esther and so many others rewriting their stories. Because every child deserves a chance, and with the right support, they can change the world. 🌟


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Kangaroo Self Storage

Acquisitions & Development

glh Hotels

I lead the asset management department at GLH Hotels, the largest owner-operator hotel management company in London. The portfolio is valued at £1.5bn and includes 17 hotels across Central London including; Hard Rock Hotel, The Grosvenor, Royal Horseguards, AMBA Charing Cross & AMBA Marble Arch and the Thistle Hotel brand. I am also responsible for managing over 50 sub-tenants.
My role includes: acquisitions, leasing, disposals, rent reviews lease renewals, CPO's and real estate matters. I also focus on commercial opportunities from a retail perspective across the Estate.
I liaise with key stakeholders (both internal and external) in order to deliver outstanding results for the business within a five-year strategy plan

Senior Asset Manager - Central London portfolio

ZARA U.K. LIMITED

Worked in a fast paced environment covering the UK and Ireland to grow and expand Zara and their subsidiary brands whilst managing the existing portfolio of over 100 shops. 
•	Gained a global perspective of the importance of real estate and how it can evolve with online to achieve the company strategy. 
•	Driving execution and negotiation of all real estate decisions in my specific region for all projects (new store openings, rent reviews, regears, closures and dilapidations).
•	Proactive asset management approach by continuing to extract value by initiating leasing strategies, store relocations, regears, disposals and sub divisions. 
•	Worked on the financial budgeting process within our department.

Real Estate Manager

Debenhams

During my time at Debenhams, I was responsible for the expansion within the UK and Ireland. Presented all opportunities at Board level and facilitated in driving the "out of town" concept forward. I also led all legal and property negotiations. Further achievements include;
•	Acquiring anchor stores opportunities in shopping centres, high street and out of town locations
•	Leading head office relocation to new premises of circa 50,000 sq.ft
•	Heavily involved in all regearing and space optimisation to maximise current floor space
•	Extensive contacts within property market ranging from developers, landlords and property agents.

Acquisition Manager

Pizza Hut

My role within Pizza Hut involved implementing a growth strategy by establishing a significant pipeline of opportunities to be identified and evaluated to deliver an ambitious acquisition target of 50 openings per annum. This was achieved by;
•	Identifying new sites from intensive field research and building contacts with landlords and agents.
•	Present new opportunities as individual business cases to include: fitting with market strategy, locational requirements, commercial ideas, configuration, economic terms and strategic recommendations.  
•	Securing detailed planning permission on behalf of the franchisee.
•	Responsible for the disposal programme of approximately 40 underperforming restaurants.

CB Richard Ellis

My role in CBRE was to assist in the acquisition and disposal programme for a number of retained clients, namely New Look,  Arcadia, Mothercare, Starbucks, Phones 4 U, Aveda and Vision Express. 

During my time at CBRE I also became MRICS qualified.

Retail Surveyor

Drivers Jonas Deloitte

Overview of Experience
As a graduate in the Investment Valuation department, my work centred on loan security and portfolio valuations across all property sectors with specific focus on Scotland.

Graduate surveyor

Real Estate leasing & development professional and Chartered Surveyor with 15 years experience

Sourcing freehold opportunities for Kangaroo Self Storage nationwide.
We are also keen to engage with landlords/owners/developers interested in entering into a potential JV partnership.


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