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> We looked into purchasing a house on the Amalfi Coast You really thought it's possible to buy any real estate in a location where rich Germans and Scandinavians pay €1000 for one night in a hotel and moor their €10mln yachts?
I guess you're not too familiar with the region. There are numerous depressed towns with little or no access to transit or services that have many properties selling for very low prices.
There are numerous reasons whey they are derelict despite being located in such a desirable region. It's arrogant to think the reasons will change only because you are giving them a chance.