If you are planning a move near Ruislip Lido, the awkward bits tend to arrive first: a sofa that looks bigger once it reaches the stairwell, a wardrobe that will not turn in the hallway, or a van that seems perfectly fine until you meet a narrow road, a tight gate, or a steep little run of steps.

If you are planning a move near Ruislip Manor station, the details matter more than people expect.