For once I have some positive news!!!!
Electricity has been cut, the wire is left dangling and the meter box removed! Still no word on the gas, but will chase that up tomorrow.
I rang the demo company, and they can start with asbestos removal and a few other things next Tuesday...even if the gas is still on! How fabulous is that!! That leaves this weekend to get the taps, curtain fittings, light globes, light shades and the timber venetians down, and clean up a few remaining items in the sheds.
WHOO HOO!!!