“Leasehold residents planning to purchase their freeholds also need to be alerted to the issue of permission fees in freehold deeds.” A The National Leasehold Campaign woman 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 developers get their way". Buckshaw Village resident Redrow said: "It seems unethical that, although I own my freehold, the developer still has an interest in my property and can demand permission fees". Bridget Murphy said it charges a fixed admin fee of £ 200 + VAT to process applications. Last year , the government committed to cracking down on the practice following the 'fleecehold' scandal.
A The National Leasehold Campaign woman 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 developers get their way". Buckshaw Village resident Redrow said: "It seems unethical that, although I own my freehold, the developer still has an interest in my property and can demand permission fees". Bridget Murphy said it charges a fixed admin fee of £ 200 + VAT to process applications. Last year , the government committed to cracking down on the practice following the 'fleecehold' scandal.