Moving out of Alton Estate in Wandsworth can feel straightforward on paper, and then suddenly it is Tuesday morning, the lift is busy, the corridor is narrow, and the sofa seems to have grown by two inches overnight.

Moving out of a small flat can look straightforward on paper. Fewer rooms, fewer boxes, less furniture.

Moving near Clapham Junction can feel straightforward on paper and oddly complicated in real life.

If you are planning a move around Old York Road, you already know this is not your average "pack a few boxes and hope for the best" kind of job.