In this case the squatter was able to legally sell the house in his name: https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/squatter-who-claimed-ownership-pen

In this case the squatter was able to legally sell the house in his name: https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/squatter-who-claimed-ownership-pensioners-28220940 https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/squatter-... >He applied to the courts for permanent possession of the home and won following an appeal, despite the judge accepting that he had committed criminal trespass. According to new reports, Mr Best has now sold the home for a huge profit.