(1) This section applies to any action brought by a mortgagor for -

(a) redemption, or

(b) sale, or

(c) the raising and payment in any manner of the mortgage debt, or

(d) any combination of these in the alternative.

(2) In any action to which this section applies the court may, if it thinks fit, direct a sale of the mortgaged property on such terms as it thinks fit.

(3) Without prejudice to the generality of the court's discretion under subsection (2), it may -

(a) allow any time for redemption or payment of the mortgage debt,

(b) require lodgment in court of a sum to meet the expenses of a sale and to secure a performance of its terms,

(c) give directions as to costs and require the giving of security for costs,

(d) direct a sale without previously determining priorities of incumbrances,

(e) give the conduct of the sale to a particular party,