A Lancashire 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 Bridget Murphy said: "It seems unethical that, although I own my freehold, the developer still has an interest in my property and can demand permission fees". On top of this leaseholders have to pay permission fees to refurbish the properties. The government is considering introducing legislation which would force leaseholders who want to sell or lease out properties within their homes to pay extra fees when they make changes. Last year, the government committed to cracking down on the practice following the 'fleecehold' scandal.
A Lancashire 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 Bridget Murphy said: "It seems unethical that, although I own my freehold, the developer still has an interest in my property and can demand permission fees". The government is considering introducing legislation which would force leaseholders who want to sell or lease out properties within their homes to pay extra fees when they make changes. Last year, the government committed to cracking down on the practice following the 'fleecehold' scandal.