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There is almost no ordinary on-street parking here. Most blocks have a controlled loading bay or basement service area, and access is granted by the building or estate management rather than the council.

Book the bay and the goods lift at the same time, and expect the managing agent to want several working days' notice plus proof of the mover's insurance. Ask your removal company to deal with the concierge directly, as they will have done it before.

The ULEZ covers Canary Wharf, as it does the whole of London, so any removal vehicle arriving here should be compliant. Ask the company to confirm this before you book rather than after.

The Congestion Charge zone does not reach the Isle of Dogs, so a move that starts and ends locally will not attract it. A move to or from central London might.

Lifts do most of the work in Canary Wharf, which takes the stair carry out of the equation but puts the whole job on the lift booking. Confirm the goods lift dimensions before the van is loaded.

Flats are compact and internal corridors turn tightly, so wardrobes, corner sofas and large bed frames often have to come apart. Measure the doorway and the lift car, not just the room.

Aspen Way and Westferry Road carry most traffic onto the estate. Much of the dockside is pedestrianised with height-restricted service routes, so agree the approach with building management first.

Weekday mornings tend to work best, because service lifts are usually easier to book before the evening and many buildings restrict weekend removals altogether.

The roads onto the Isle of Dogs congest around the commuter peaks. A mid-morning start usually clears both the traffic and the lift queue.