A man who bought a house in Italy for just 85p has been forced to give it up after being unable to find tradesmen to refurbish the property before a strict deadline.
Danny McCubbin purchased the building in Mussomeli, Sicily, after a 'Case 1 Euro' campaign was launched to encourage foreigners and investment in the area.
The Australian, who has lived in the UK for 17 years, considered the opportunity too good a bargain to miss out on - and encouraged others to take advantage of the deal, according to the Mirror.
However, houses included under the scheme were sold on the condition that buyers had to renovate the properties within three years of their sale in order to be awarded complete ownership.
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