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Couple confused by auctioneer's accent accidentally buy derelict mansion for £30,000

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Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing A couple trying to buy a two-bedroom flat accidentally bought a derelict, crumbling mansion in Scotland for £30,000 because they misunderstood an auctioneer's strong Glaswegian accent.

Cal Hunter and Claire Segeren believed they had purchased a discounted apartment in Glasgow. But after the auctioneer's hammer fell, they were shocked and stunned to find out they were actually the new owners of a 120-year old property - in need of just a little TLC. READ MORE: 'Vigilante' anti-crime group to begin patrolling streets...

led by Dale Cregan's getaway driver Auction bids in Scotland are legally binding, which meant the couple had to go through with their purchase

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