Sea Sure: How to buy coastal property (without getting swept away)
We all know waterfront positions can command serious premiums, but they can also land unwary buyers and developers in some pretty deep water. Russell-Cooke's Rachael Beaumont explains how to avoid ending up with a castle made of sand...

Rachael Beaumont is a Senior Associate at law firm Russell-Cooke LLP
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