But if they did they would be they best villas in the world.
Hence I am squatting a 5 bedroom mansion on the outskirts of essex, unregistered in Land Registry, in the hope the after ten years I can claim adverse possesion of the property and have a nicer mansion than most celebs or politicians.
Its true, if you squat a historic building and issue an "caution against first registration", and remain unchallenged after 10-12 years it because yours if you follow the rules.
Only exception is crown land. If you want buckingham palace, expect to hold out a siege for 30 years.
