House hunter buys 'bargain' property in Port Glasgow and makes shocking discovery

Craig Gibson thought he had bagged a bargain with his purchase of a £7000 flat in Port Glasgow, only to find it was condemned.

Craig, 48 from Glenrothes, hoped to buy the property and renovate it, before renting it. He saw the move as a future investment for his sons.

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But his plans were soon ruined when he was informed that the flat was due to be demolished.

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Speaking to the Daily Record, Gary said: “It is a ruin. It is boarded up and adjoined to flats that have been derelict and extensively damaged by fire.

"I spoke to Inverclyde Council and they told me the building is subject to a demolition order.

“I complained to the firm but they are having none of it. They said the best they could do is re-market the property of my behalf, which will mean another tidy commission for them.

“But I’m not willing to do that – it will just mean someone else shelling out thousands for a worthless flat and a nice profit for Future Property Auctions.

“I saw myself renovating the property and renting it out. But it is in such bad nick, I’m not even allowed inside.” Craig, of Glenrothes , claims his offer on the flat was subject to viewing the property in person.

He said: “I made it clear that the offer was subject to my viewing the property.

“But I was asked for the remaining digits of my bank account and the cash was taken from my account just like that.”

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Picture: the flat was listed as a 'unique opportunity', Future Property Auctions

Although Inverclyde Council are re-generating the Clune Park area of Port Glasgow, they say some blocks of flats there are in such bad condition that they have to be demolished.

Future Property Auctions, did not provide a response to the Record.

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