Diary of a London Mover

We've all been there, that uncomfortable moment when you're not quite sure whether you're supposed to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in, or somehow blend in with the background like no one can see you (yes, they can) and pretend you're being busy.

On moving day this can not only be awkward, but sometimes even lead to unfortunate...

It's a question that pops up now and again when people are wondering when is the cheapest time to move home, is it more expensive to hire a mover at the weekend and equally, are movers cheaper on weekdays?

Well, the short answer is yes, it is generally more expensive to hire a mover at the...

The reality for those looking to rent a home in London has long been challenging but there's no doubt the situation has now become quite desperate, with a multitude of issues such as soaring demand, supply shortage, unaffordable rents, and changing market dynamics.

In this post, we explore the background and key factors contributing to...

Although the London ULEZ has been around for a few years now, it keeps ramping up to cover an ever greater area. As a result an increasing number of vehicle owning London residents are clamouring to know more about the details of the scheme, often before objecting to it.

So let’s take a look, with our brief explanation of what London’s...

Times are hard and probably going to get harder, so naturally we're all looking for ways to save a bit of money wherever we can.

So if you happen to be moving home in a city like London it may cross your mind to look into hiring a van and moving by yourself (or at least with a mate or two) but the question is does it make sense and...

Any van that has spare passenger seats can normally be used by customers to get to their destination, but there are occasions when this might not be possible.

Most man and van movers in London would much rather that customers travel in the van with their belongings, because...

It's fairly common in the London removals jungle to hear the 'best Movers in London' claim, but we try and avoid it mainly because apart from it being a slightly nonsensical exaggeration anyway, the truth is there are in fact many perfectly capable Movers without much to tell between...

If you're on a tight budget it's normal to look for ways to minimise costs when it comes to moving home, and one of the first thoughts people have is where to find some free moving boxes.

Although we wouldn't recommend packing anything heavy in a box that was just meant to hold a few crisp packets, if you look around it is possible to...

The world has certainly changed in the last 12 months. Since Covid hit, pretty much everything we took for granted has been turned on its head, and it's probably fair to say many of us are feeling a little shell shocked to say the least.

One of the many consequences resulting from all the mayhem, was that businesses had to quickly...

When moving home people often wonder whether they should pay a tip to the workers, or even if it's actually expected of you to tip the removal men.

So let's quickly run through some of the common scenarios, dispel any worries and hopefully leave you fully prepared to face your move without any unnecessary discomfort on the...