If you need to move quickly in W2, the last thing you want is a vague promise and a van that turns up late.

Moving in or out of Westbourne Terrace can look straightforward on paper, then suddenly feel a bit more complicated once the boxes appear and the street starts doing what Westbourne Terrace does best: staying busy, elegant, and just slightly awkward for a van at the wrong moment.

Moving house in Paddington has a way of revealing every awkward item you meant to sort out "later". The sofa that will not fit the new flat. The broken desk from a home office era you've outgrown.

Moving in and around Norfolk Square sounds simple until the van arrives and the reality of narrow streets, tight corners, parked cars, and busy local access hits home.

If you are moving from Praed Street, packing well can save you time, money, and a surprising amount of stress.