Redfern squatter seeks to take ownership of terrace using arcane law

Claim of adverse possession

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.

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