![Claim of adverse possession](https://sglawyers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/claim-of-adverse-possession.jpg)
An abandoned house, a missing owner, a mysterious squatter and an archaic law all add up to a puzzle that could lead to a young banker taking ownership of a million-dollar home without paying a cent.
And neighbours now fear this could cause a free-for-all grab for unoccupied properties, particularly those owned by overseas investors.
read more at domain.com.au