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Restrictions are light away from the station, where time limits and permit bays manage commuter parking.

Most houses have a driveway, so the van can usually stand on the property and no suspension is needed. Where a street is controlled, the local council handles suspensions and asks for several working days' notice.

Buckhurst Hill lies outside the Greater London boundary, so the ULEZ does not apply at the address itself. It does apply the moment the van crosses into London, which covers a large share of moves from here, so ask whether the vehicle is compliant and who bears the charge.

Houses are large, often three storeys, with lofts, garages and outbuildings holding more than people expect. Access from a driveway is usually straightforward, though original staircases in the older houses narrow towards the top, and fitted wardrobes on upper floors need dismantling.

The main roads through the area and towards the station are busy at peak times. Residential streets are wide, though gravel drives and overhanging trees can slow a loaded van.

Traffic builds on the routes towards the station and the M11 through both peaks. A mid-morning weekday start clears the worst of it, and for a large house it is worth agreeing an early arrival so the loading finishes in daylight.