The Journal
Moving in London, explained properly.
Prices, logistics and the practical stuff — written by the people who actually do the lifting. Congestion zones, ULEZ, Victorian staircases and end-of-tenancy timing, across every borough.
Moving Into a Managed Building or High-Rise
Service lifts, loading bays, booking notice, and the building-management rules that decide how a London flat move actually runs.
Moving House With Children in London
School timing, keeping the day calm, and the practical logistics of a family move across the city — from someone who does them every week.
Decluttering Before a Move — What to Keep, Sell, or Clear
The one job that reliably lowers the cost of a London move, with the charity, resale, and council routes that keep it out of landfill.
Moving Into or Out of a Victorian Terrace
Narrow staircases, tight hallways, sash windows, and the measuring you should do before moving day so nothing gets stuck on the half-landing.
The London Moving Checklist — Six Weeks to Moving Day
A week-by-week plan for a London move, including the council, parking, and building-access jobs that generic checklists leave out.
What a London Move Actually Costs — and Why
Man and van versus a full house move, what drives the price up, and the London-specific extras that should never be a surprise on the invoice.
How to Find a Good Removal Company in London
What to look for, what to avoid, and why most comparison sites aren't actually helping you.
ULEZ and Your London Move
Which zones apply, what our vans pay, and why you shouldn't be invoiced for it separately after the job.
How to Pack a London Flat Properly
Practical packing advice for London flats — small rooms, awkward corners, and why you need more boxes than you think.
The Best Time to Move in London
Day, month, time of year — what actually affects your move and what's just removal industry folklore.