Average Monthly Cost of Electricity and Water

[decgraham]

Hi Stravinsky,

I've done some more investigating and have discovered that the development is still on "builders supply" as you had suggested. What are the implications here? The property has been register properly and I have the notarised deeds, I’ve been the “official” owner of the apartment (deeds were signed by my solicitor) since 8th May 2007. Could this just be a delay the developer is facing or could it be serious?

I would appreciate your feedback on this.

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by decgraham

Hi Stravinsky,

I've done some more investigating and have discovered that the development is still on "builders supply" as you had suggested. What are the implications here? The property has been register properly and I have the notarised deeds, I’ve been the “official” owner of the apartment (deeds were signed by my solicitor) since 8th May 2007. Could this just be a delay the developer is facing or could it be serious?

I would appreciate your feedback on this.

Oh dear.

Have you asked the builder if there is a certificate of habitation issued on the property, a cedula? Thats what is needed to present to the electricity company to get them to connect the supply. Its either a case of something is wrong with the paperwork or the builder just hasn't bothered yet.

Either way, it is illegal. The builders supply is only allowed for whilst the building is being constructed. If the power company discover that it is still being supplied in this way then they do have the option to disconnect the supply. This has happened before, and has resulted in generators having to be employed.

Final question, has the property been registered with the land registery in your name?

[decgraham]

Hi Stravinsky,

Need to check re the habitation certificate but for your info 43 odd people have moved in and are living there, some permanently.

In answer to your final question yes the property is registered with the land registry and I have all the documentation stamped and franked.

All the best, decgraham
Ps This development is an "ApartHotel" if that makes any difference.

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by decgraham

Hi Stravinsky,

Need to check re the habitation certificate but for your info 43 odd people have moved in and are living there, some permanently.

In answer to your final question yes the property is registered with the land registry and I have all the documentation stamped and franked.

All the best, decgraham
Ps This development is an "ApartHotel" if that makes any difference.

Well, I say its illegal but it aint unusual. The house next door has been here for 4 years, but is still on builders electric. That was down to documentation problems though. Sounds like your docs are OK, so its down to the developer not bothering. Maybe he's discovered he can make a profit out of supplying the electric to you

Obviously you'll need to take the matter up with the developer, and make sure you ask specifically for your cedula. You'll not get connected without it.

[decgraham]

Hi Stravinsky,

I checked with my lawyer re the Habitation Certificate, and I was told because the development is an "Aparthotel" it has "Opening Licence" which is pretty much the same as the Habitation Certificate, so I believe all is in order. Regarding the price of the electric and water my lawyer is checking on this too so I'll see what they come back with.

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by decgraham

Hi Stravinsky,

I checked with my lawyer re the Habitation Certificate, and I was told because the development is an "Aparthotel" it has "Opening Licence" which is pretty much the same as the Habitation Certificate, so I believe all is in order. Regarding the price of the electric and water my lawyer is checking on this too so I'll see what they come back with.

I've never heard of that before, but you learn something new every day! As long as your lawyers happy with it ...... Does that mean you'll never have an electricity meter and will have to pay what the management charge you?

[decgraham]

How it works is the developer (Promociones Denia) acts as the Gestor of the complex and they receive the water and electricity bill. Each apartment has its own meter for water and electricity and is then charged, according to the reading on the meter. I’m not sure if the management is charging a premium, that’s what I hope my lawyer will find out.