Long live our new King, long may he reign (over your property)
The new King isn't short of a castle or two, but legal expert Jess Rice looks at the rare circumstances in which the Crown could legitimately take control of yours.

Jess Rice is an associate in Kingsley Napley's Real Estate and Construction team.
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