I bought my house which was a new build in 2004. My solicitor seems to be taking a long time obtaining the Plusvalia amount from the town hall after the sale of my house in order to settle my fees from which he still retains my 10000 euros deposit as he cannot send any surplus amount back due to not knowing the Plusvalia amount to retain. Now I was told by my solicitor it would not be that much for the Oriheula area of Costa Blanca, but the amount is still unknown. What takes the town hall so long to come up with an answer to such a query? Also after selling my house, I was disappointed to find out I have to purchase a habitation certificate that will cost approximately 700 euros in order for the name on my water bill to be transferred to the new owner. Should this not be supplied by the town hall for free as if my old house was inhabitable I would not be allowed to live there ? Is it not the responsibility of the town hall or the builder top supply such a certificate also?