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Parking is a mixture of estate bays, garage courts and controlled zones, and the rules can change from block to block.

Thamesmead is divided between Greenwich and Bexley, so establish which council covers your block before applying.

Greenwich needs ten working days, and gives a second bay free on the first day of a house move: royalgreenwich.gov.uk/parking-transport-and-streets/apply-park-your-property-or-restricted-place/apply-suspend-parking

Bexley needs three working days: bexley.gov.uk/services/parking-transport-and-streets/parking-permits/parking-dispensations-and-suspensions

Worth telling any company you approach whether the van can reach the door or has to stand on a service road, because that changes the labour on the day.

Like everywhere in the capital, Thamesmead falls inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone. Most established firms now run compliant vans, but ask the question while you are collecting quotes.

The Congestion Charge zone is confined to central London and has no bearing on a move here.

Much of the stock is flats and maisonettes in estate blocks, reached by shared stairs, lifts or raised walkways. Lifts are small, and a lift out of service turns a fifth-floor move into a stair carry.

Newer waterside blocks are easier inside but often have controlled entrances and booked loading bays, which need arranging with the building manager in advance.

Eastern Way (A2016) and Harrow Manorway carry traffic in and out. Within the estates, bollards, service roads and raised walkways decide where a large van can actually stand.

Mid-morning on a weekday is usually the calmest window, once the school run has cleared and before the afternoon build-up on the A2016.

If the move involves a lift, book it with the housing office early; shared lifts get heavy use in the early evening.