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This decision provides important insight into your property law. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

Following the finding of a flagrant crime or offence, the flagrancy investigation may be extended to all offences related to the flagrant crime or offence if there are close links between the facts under investigation, similar to those specifically provided for by law. An investigating chamber that merely holds that, during a flagrancy investigation, facts were brought to the attention of the investigators which, although prior to the flagrant acts, were of a similar nature to those acts and attributed to the same individual, gives insufficient reasons to characterise such a connection.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

• Strictly comply with the statutory time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
• Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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