If you run a local shop on Brockley Rise, a refit can feel like a strange mix of excitement and mild chaos.

Moving home in SE4 can feel straightforward on paper, and then the vans, stairs, parking and packing boxes appear all at once. If you are planning a move into Brockley, a little local know-how goes a long way.

If you are planning a move near Hilly Fields, the big challenge is rarely the boxes themselves. It is usually the access.

Moving from Crofton Park to Brockley can look like a short hop on the map, but on moving day it often feels bigger than that.

Moving out of a small flat on or near Brockley Road can feel deceptively complicated.