Derelict properties are a place which demand a lot of attention before they can be used. Sometimes, repairing a derelict building creates more problems and difficulties than is warranted, in which case, considering knocking the building down and starting from scratch could be the best option available to you. Doing so will allow you to have a more stable building project, as the difficulties facing you are largely accounted for. Fixing a derelict building will likely not be finished when you expect it to, as problems which were not immediately apparent will become more obvious as the building project progresses. Getting it into a safe and stable state could potentially cost as much money as replacing the whole building. In order to save money, you could recycle the material still fit for purpose into the new building, if that’s what you decide to do.