A Lancashire councillor has warned homeowners that some freehold agreements include additional costs for making changes to a property , and the practice could become the " new norm if they get their way " . Buckshaw Village resident Bridget Murphy said : " It seems unethical that , although I own my property , the landlord still has an interest in my property and can demand permission fees " . Also known as fleecehold, the practice sees charges on ground rent ratcheting up for buyers as their freeholds are sold on to investment companies. Redrow said it charges a fixed admin fee of £ 150 + VAT to process applications . Last year , the government committed to cracking down on the practice following the ' fleecehold ' scandal .
A Lancashire councillor has warned homeowners that some freehold agreements include additional costs for making changes to a property , and the practice could become the " new norm if they get their way " . Buckshaw Village resident Bridget Murphy said : " It seems unethical that , although I own my property , the landlord still has an interest in my property and can demand permission fees " . Redrow said it charges a fixed admin fee of £ 150 + VAT to process applications . Last year , the government committed to cracking down on the practice following the ' fleecehold ' scandal .