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Kerbside space here is controlled throughout, and a removal van will normally need a bay suspension arranged with the City of London Corporation or the neighbouring borough. Applications take six working days, so start the process as soon as your date is fixed.

Firms that work in the City regularly will handle the paperwork and know which streets allow a vehicle to stand long enough to load.

ULEZ applies here as it does across London, so any van used for your move should be compliant. Most established firms have already replaced older vehicles, but ask the question when quotes come in.

The Congestion Charge also covers this part of the City and operates on set days and hours. Check whether your removal firm passes it on.

Flats above commercial premises and converted warehouse floors make up most of the residential stock. Lift access varies, service lifts may need booking with building management, and older stairwells can be too tight for large furniture.

Some buildings near the Barbican sit in conservation areas or carry listed status, which limits what can be moved through the front elevation.

Bishopsgate, Moorgate and Old Street carry constant traffic, and the streets between them are a patchwork of one-way runs and pedestrian zones with little room to stand a van.

Weekday daytimes are dominated by office traffic and deliveries, so loading is easiest very early or at weekends. Saturday and Sunday bring far fewer vehicles, though kerbside controls still apply and building management may restrict access hours.