Home Purchase Question..

[thelewisgang]

I am looking at buying a small new-build house & many of them say "local connection applies". I know this is for Gas & Electricity supplies but can anyone give me a rough idea of what the costs are for this. thanks x

[jomifl]

Best ask the utility provider, prices can vary enormously depending on the proximity of sufficient capacity.

[thelewisgang]

thank you for your reply. It is a completely new estate so guess I would need to find out a new utility provider??

[jomifl]

The connections will be done by the local networks who own the pipes and cables, regardless of who you buy the electricity/gas/ water/telephone service from. All the relevant phone numbers will be in the front of the telephone .

[Mamyalynne]

Is it a straightforward House purchase?


The only time i have seen "Local Connection " mentioned has been in Housing Schemes and those who offer part Rent/Buy type arrangements.


In that case the mean having a connection to the local area in some way.

[buildersmate]

I agree. This sounds like it is not to do with the cost of installing utilities, but that you have to have a local connection to the area to be eligible to apply to buy. There will be some form of subsidy involved in the cost of the build.

[Boto]

My first thought was that these are 'local houses for local people'.

[jomifl]

Oops, didn't spot the alternative meaning....

[Old_Geezer]

Someone has been watching too much 'The League of Gentlemen' :-)