Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:01pm
These fees could be an outrage. But first take a deep breath and ask for an itemised breakdown of their work taking note of the following possible justifications:-
If in addition to having the power supply contract switched from the vendor to yourself - AND your legal team arranged for your electricity power rating to be upgraded this would require the existing consumer unit /wiring to be formally certified. Which entails locating a contractor, instructing them, procuring the certificate, liaising with the energy provider to arrange a visit etc
Certificates cost 100€ to 250€ according to availability of qualified sparks and whether you are in a rural/urban location etc
A basic supply (common in old town rural locations) will not support aircon + electric oven/hob + water heater + washing machine
Endesa’s online account management services are excellent
https://www.endesa.com/en/advice/
Banking set ups costs may be related to how much detailed Compliance info you provided upfront to satisfy anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime regs. The Key Risk to be managed is evidencing your source of funds for a deposit or a cash purchase. Many banks have central compliance units into which the local branch sends your stuff
If you had instructed your lawyers to arrange banking facilities but didn’t provide quality data upfront then you will end up paying for an ensuing paper chase
Finally, be warned that smaller law firms (especially sole practitioners in rural locations) will often add some of the vendors costs your disbursements schedule
A popular one (you will only know when you get your Completion Statement) is that you paid your vendor’s mortgage redemption and other disposal costs