Self Storage Performance Quarterly Q4 2016

Self Storage Performance Quarterly

The SSPI Self-Storage Performance Index increased in the 4 th quarter 2016, and is at 121.4 a positive 6.7% change from 3 rd quarter 2016. Moreover, it increased 7.2% compared to 4 th quarter 2015. Monthly Unit Absorption - Net unit absorption (move-ins less move-outs)

Net Units Rented Per Facility Per Month Nationwide - Average

indicates a slight negative trend. For example, the total rental activity was up 8.0% in 4 th Quarter 2016 vs. 4 th Quarter 2015, and the monthly unit absorption was slightly negative. The graph illustrates the average net number of units rented each month and is based upon a sample of 450 thousand storage units nationwide. Leading Indicator – Self Storage Data Service’s Rent per Available Square Foot (RPASF) is premised upon asking rental rates and since it takes six to twelve months to be fully reflected in the facilities performance, RPASF is considered to be a leading indicator.

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Net Units Rented

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To measure the validity of this indicator, SSDS tracks the correlation between RPASF and the average rental income as reported by the four REITs. There is a fairly high degree of statistical correlation between the two as can be seen in the graph. The data demonstrates that the pace in rent growth will slow, a function of revenue enhancement models already showing significant growth the past three years. Rent growth in self storage will continue to exceed other real estate sectors.

SSDS' Rent per Available Square Foot vs. the Average Four REITs Rental Income (Percentage Change - 1Yr Moving Average)

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SSDS RPASF

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