If you are trying to compare man with van versus removals companies in Maida Vale, you are probably at that slightly awkward stage where the move is real, the boxes are multiplying, and you need a sensible choice rather than a sales pitch.

Winter moving has a particular rhythm to it. The light goes early, pavements get slick, and even a short walk from the front door to the van can feel like a small expedition.

Planning a move in Maida Vale sounds simple enough on paper: pack the boxes, book a van, get the keys, done. In real life, though, Westminster Council rules can change the whole rhythm of the day.