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Originally Posted by maisie21
Hi Stella
We have also purchased a house in Ofena through HAI.
The rates for the year were 59 euros per person, we used the accountant recommended by HAI this year due to time constraints but his charges were 300 euros, next year we will be doing it ourselves.
If you bought through HAI have you spoken to their 'Girl Friday' Francesca Palmy she is very good and reliable and totally trustworthy? As regards the utility bills the water and electricity were transferred to our names when we purchased the house but for the gas supply we had to meet with the Gas supply company at the council offices in Ofena to sign the paperwork and arrange to have a meter fitted which cost us 540 euros(standard charge).
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Hi Maisie21
Thanks very much for your reply! No, we haven't spoken to Francesca yet, so unfortunately can't provide you with any information on this.
How did you transfer the water and electricity, please? And could you recommend a cheap and easy way of sorting out and paying the rates, please? Is it easy to work out how much you pay in rates? How will you be arranging it this year, if you don't mind me asking?
Sorry for bombarding you with so many questions, but can I ask which notary you used for your purchase, please? Did you have any problems at all with getting the documents registered? We're with Maria Russo.
Many thanks!