Start with the handling route
In Hove, the hardest part of a small move is often not the drive but the route between the room and the van. raised-ground entrances, lower-ground flats and long communal hallways can slow bulky items quickly, especially when there are repeated turns, gates or shared entry points to work through.
The handling route is what decides whether the job feels easy or awkward.
Which local layouts cause the most friction
seafront apartment blocks, converted Regency houses and resident-zone streets create a mix of access problems rather than one single pattern. Some jobs are slowed by steps and narrow turns, others by long approaches from the only workable parking point.
Either way, the issue is usually the repeated effort needed to move the load through the same awkward point again and again.
What to tell the driver beforehand
Describe stairs, shared hallways, tight corners, coded entrances and any item that will be awkward to turn or lower. In Hove, that sort of detail is what lets the driver plan the job properly rather than reacting to surprises once the move has started.
It also makes timing and pricing much more realistic.