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Town centre parking is tightly controlled and competitive throughout the day, and many residential streets are permit-only. A suspension through the council, with at least seven working days' notice, is the reliable route to a space by the door.

Riverside streets are the hardest, and some cannot take a full-size lorry at all, so ask what vehicle the company intends to send.

ULEZ covers Richmond as it does the rest of London, so check the van meets the standard before booking.

The Congestion Charge zone is far to the east and plays no part in a local move, though it may apply if you are heading into the centre.

Period houses here often carry listed status or sit in conservation areas, which limits what can be done to the exterior and rules out hoisting in many cases. Staircases in Georgian and Victorian homes are narrow with tight returns. Modern riverside flats have lifts but restricted loading arrangements.

Richmond Bridge and the town centre are congested for much of the day, and roads towards the river and the green are narrow, with width and weight limits on some approaches.

The town fills with visitors at weekends and in fine weather, when the riverside becomes very difficult for a large vehicle. A weekday start before the shops open is the easiest option.

Rugby fixtures at nearby Twickenham bring heavy traffic and road closures, so check the calendar before fixing a date.