The cost of storing 32mq of furniture etc back in Oxfordshire before we complete on a purchase out here is MASSIVE.  We were thinking to ship it all sooner rather than later but we don't want to create a different set of problems for ourselves.  It occurred that 'Self Storage' options are likely to include fire / theft cover as an option and I'm waiting to hear back from a place in Chieti Scalo called Mio Box about their rates.  Any other bright ideas?

Not used these people but another option perhaps?

http://www.gondrand.it/eng/storage-depots/322/solutions-for-privavate.aspx

Very helpful Dog (as always).

Thank you.