Utilities transfer

[Nicola]

In Martin's book, it states that that if we buy as individuals and not a Company, we are unable to transfer the electricity and water services into our name until permission has been granted from the Ministry. Is it safe to assume that the vendor will continue these services in their name? This seems a little precarious

[MC]

You can transfer the utilities into your name prior to permission from the Ministry. This is the first time I heard something like this.