Electric and water on a repossession house

Hi could anyone give advice pls , we have bought a house in Dona pepa (a repossession) , we flying out in 3 weeks to get the keys , just been told by the solicitor that we are responsible for the last tennents bills , so we either pay that off ( what is owed ) or start a new contract ourselves , any idea on that cost ???? Also the time scale pls as we are only staying a few days then returning to the UK . But don't want to leave until I know water and electricity are OK , as there are bare wires hanging everywhere , and who knows if any water leaks ect .... thank you in advance ..glynn

I would check with your solicitor as you may still be responsible for any outstanding utility bill debts on the house whether or not you start a new contract.

I will do , thanks

Hi we are returning Sept, can I ask ref "repo" if there are outstanding accounts it was our understanding that any amounts due were deducted from the sale price, debtors cleared, and vendor received what was remaining (via the bank).
If the water and electric are disconnected due to non-payment by the previous owner how difficult timewise is it to have the services re-connected.

Glynmartin can I ask if you resolved the outstanding issue satisfactorily or are you left holding the outstanding debt.

Sorry for late reply , we were delt with very efficiently , started a new contract with both , water on within 20 hrs , electric on within 3 days ...and we weren't responsible for the lsst owners outstanding debt

That's a good result. Good luck.