34: Inside the Self-Storage Boom with Linda Sharkey
Tue Dec 09 2025
In this episode, we sit down with Linda Sharkey, Managing Director of Four Leaves Property, to unpack the fast-evolving world of self-storage. Linda gives us a clear and practical overview of what self-storage is as an asset class, how it has transformed in recent years, and why 2025 has marked a record-breaking year with over $1.36 billion in transactions.
We explore what’s truly happening on the ground, from buyer activity to operational trends, and pinpoint the regions experiencing the most momentum and why those markets are rising so quickly. Linda also shares the key insights the industry needs to understand about self-storage today, including shifts in demand, investor expectations, and the characteristics of high-performing assets.
The conversation finishes with Linda’s reflections on where the sector is heading next and what professionals across property, finance and development should be paying attention to as self-storage continues to scale as a core alternative asset class.
Linda Sharkey is one of Australasia’s leading experts in self-storage, with more than a decade of experience valuing, analysing and brokering assets across Australia and New Zealand. As Founder of Four Leaves Property, the region’s largest dedicated self-storage sales agency, Linda has negotiated more than $350 million in transactions in just the past 18 months.
Her career includes senior roles including ANZ Divisional Director of Self Storage at Cushman & Wakefield, and earlier positions at Urbis, where she built a deep foundation in self-storage economics, performance metrics and asset strategy. Today, Linda is recognised as a trusted advisor in the sector, working closely with owners, operators and investors to guide decision-making in one of the fastest-growing segments of the property market.
Tune in to hear Linda’s expert take on where self-storage is heading and what this booming sector means for the future of property investment and development.
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In this episode, we sit down with Linda Sharkey, Managing Director of Four Leaves Property, to unpack the fast-evolving world of self-storage. Linda gives us a clear and practical overview of what self-storage is as an asset class, how it has transformed in recent years, and why 2025 has marked a record-breaking year with over $1.36 billion in transactions. We explore what’s truly happening on the ground, from buyer activity to operational trends, and pinpoint the regions experiencing the most momentum and why those markets are rising so quickly. Linda also shares the key insights the industry needs to understand about self-storage today, including shifts in demand, investor expectations, and the characteristics of high-performing assets. The conversation finishes with Linda’s reflections on where the sector is heading next and what professionals across property, finance and development should be paying attention to as self-storage continues to scale as a core alternative asset class. Linda Sharkey is one of Australasia’s leading experts in self-storage, with more than a decade of experience valuing, analysing and brokering assets across Australia and New Zealand. As Founder of Four Leaves Property, the region’s largest dedicated self-storage sales agency, Linda has negotiated more than $350 million in transactions in just the past 18 months. Her career includes senior roles including ANZ Divisional Director of Self Storage at Cushman & Wakefield, and earlier positions at Urbis, where she built a deep foundation in self-storage economics, performance metrics and asset strategy. Today, Linda is recognised as a trusted advisor in the sector, working closely with owners, operators and investors to guide decision-making in one of the fastest-growing segments of the property market. Tune in to hear Linda’s expert take on where self-storage is heading and what this booming sector means for the future of property investment and development. EPISODE LINKS Linda Sharkey Four Leaves Property We'd love your feedback, send us a message today. LET’S CONNECT Subscribe Instagram Website LinkedIn Email > podcast@charterkc.com.au This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. This podcast is not intended to replace or supplement professional investment, financial or legal advice. Please seek professional advice based upon your personal circumstances. The views expressed by our podcast guests may not represent those of Charter Keck Cramer. This podcast may not be copied, reproduced, republished or posted in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Charter Keck Cramer.