Start with the workable stopping point
For a Hove move, loading works best when the van can sit somewhere legal and useful rather than somewhere that only looks close on a map. permit bays and shared-use bays often decide whether the job runs in steady cycles or in short, inefficient carries.
The right stop is the one that protects the handling route.
What often slows loading on the day
Problems usually start when the frontage is blocked, the nearest bay turns out to be too short-lived, or the route from the van to the entrance runs through raised-ground entrances, lower-ground flats and long communal hallways. In Hove, those details can matter more than the actual drive.
A backup plan removes a lot of last-minute friction.
What to confirm before booking
Share the likely stopping point, any resident controls, building access steps, and whether the van may need to work from a side road or parking court. That gives the driver a realistic loading plan from the start.
It also helps avoid the common mistake of assuming the first visible space will be usable on the day.