Abandoned houses, often left hastily, have become a dream project for many, offering the allure of restoration and investment.

Melissa Nyström works to map these deserted homes in Österlen, Skåne, guiding potential buyers.

However, reviving these houses takes significant money, time, and effort.

Many enthusiasts face financial ruin despite initially viewing it as finding a 'hidden treasure.

' Modern developers, to cut costs, often demolish these properties, replacing them with cheaper, less appealing structures.