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How do house sales work?

When a property changes hands, the buyer typically acquires everything permanently attached to the house. However, hidden items like the gold found in the Belgian cellar walls often fall into a legal grey area. Unless specifically mentioned or discovered during the sale, their ownership can become a complex legal matter, potentially involving previous owners.

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