When we moved to London, we spent months searching for a flat — hours a day on RightMove and dozens of calls a week with estate agents. We learned every neighborhood. We lost multiple bids. Eventually, we gave up. We needed our things. More importantly, we needed a stable home for our toddler.
So we signed a lease in a high-rise outside the city. It wasn’t perfect, but it was modern, available immediately, and didn’t come with a broken oven or a bidding war. We signed it sight unseen.
Big mistake.
Once we moved in and unpacked, the truth hit hard. Across the street? Casinos and a gentleman’s club—none of which were identified online or visible on Google Maps. At night it was so loud outside we couldn’t open the windows. Our sofa blocked the balcony door. We were stuck inside, completely miserable.
Then, the flat we really wanted came back on the market. The one we had tried to get originally, in a neighborhood we loved. By some miracle, the landlord at our current place agreed to release us early. But now we had to pack again. With a toddler. After just unpacking. Mentally, we were done.
We were out of time, out of energy, and desperate for this move to go right.
That’s where AnyVan came in.
They handled everything. From pre-move prep and materials to sending a crew who could manage the logistics and the stress. The app let us track our van in real time. When we had to reschedule due to an issue with our new flat, it took minutes to update the date and choose a new time. Not just a giant vague window, but a specific slot we could actually plan around. That alone was huge.
The team arrived with three movers, two trucks, and every supply imaginable. They carefully packed our cookbooks, plates, knives, our son’s toys, even our Big Green Egg and antique French table.
At the new flat, they didn’t just drop boxes in a pile—they placed everything in the rooms we needed. They worked fast and smart, and even gave our toddler a ride in the lift of the moving truck, which absolutely made his day.
The hallway at the new flat narrowed unexpectedly. They weren’t sure the table would fit. But they didn’t give up. They removed a door and somehow, miraculously, made it work.
I’ve never had movers like this. Professional, kind, and actually helpful. They turned what could have been a nightmare into something close to effortless.If you’re planning a move—whether it’s across town or just across the hall—AnyVan is absolutely worth it.
You can even get £25 off your move with our code using this link.
If you’re planning a move—whether it’s across town or just across the hall—AnyVan is absolutely worth it.
Beyond full home moves, they also offer smaller jobs, storage solutions, vehicle transport, and even piano moving. However big or complicated the task, they’ll handle it with care—and without the chaos.
Note: AnyVan provided support for the reporting of this story.