Providing copies of utilities bills

Redbedhead

We are at the finally stages of selling our houses. We have answered all the questions put forward and provided the necessary certificates etc. I had already provided the details of all utility providers, including account numbers, plus estimates of the expenditure.

they have now asked me to provide a copy of the latest water bill - why would this be? I could understand more if they had asked me for a copy of all utilities bills and would have assumed it was to double check what I had said re the level of the bills, but am a bit confused they have only asked for the water bill.

Any reasons why?

Edited to say I am of course providing the bill, which confirms the estimates I provided, so it is just wondering why.

dattasatta

They told me that it was to confirm that we are connected to the mains water supply.
HTH

ab7167

Yup, this is what we were told as well, just to confirm that you are connected to mains water and sewerage. A copy of the water bill is the easiest and quickest way of doing this.

Ali

Redbedhead

Ok - that makes sense. I knew there would be a simple reason for it:rotfl:

My solicitor wasn't at all concerned they had asked, so I didn't think it was anything to worry about.