Martin will lead and grow the dedicated Self Storage Valuation business, which has worked with clients in more than 15 countries over the past twelve months and valued in excess of €5 billion of assets. His appointment follows the recent hiring of Max Graziani and Mason Hunt in October 2025, reflecting the continued expansion of the firm’s specialist Self Storage platform.

Martin joins from JLL, where he spent ten years within the valuation team, most recently as Head of UK Self Storage - Value and Risk Advisory. He brings extensive valuation experience across a range of asset classes, with a deep specialism in the European Self Storage sector.

Martin Szamfeber, Director, Savills Operational Capital Markets, says, “I am thrilled to be joining Savills and excited to lead the growth of the Savills Self Storage Valuation team. We are seeing strong demand for high‑quality, insightful and transparent advice, which we are well equipped to deliver through Savills analytical and rigorous approach to valuation as well as its leading capital markets team.”

Ollie Saunders, Head of Self Storage at Savills, added, “I am delighted to be working with Martin again. 2026 is set to be a pivotal year for the Self Storage sector, with continued consolidation, major mergers and acquisitions, and selective investment into high‑quality portfolios all likely to shape the market. His deep sector expertise and industry insight will further enhance our market‑leading offering and the advice we provide to clients across the UK and Europe as we head into what promises to be an exciting year.”