At this stage it doesn't bother me. I didn't know the person. But his family are all still here & his son comes to stay with them every so often. I didn't feel anything when near/in the shed that made me uncomfortable before I found out. So other than it being a big thing for others in the town, at this stage I feel it'd be ok. But as you said, these things can be changed.
Mum also pointed out that the agent has a legal obligation to tell me things like this & that could reduce the price.

It was also pointed out to me, by my uncle, that unless I am planning long term, not to buy. But I think I'm ok with that. I know that I may have trouble selling, but I know there are people here who look for long term rentals.

I know now it's not condemned. I feel this is my best chance to own my own house. The valuation came back & it may be enough to work.

I'll send off the paperwork & see what happens. The bank could easily still say no yet. But the chance is there. I'm paying pretty much the same in rent now as I would be in repayments, & my rent goes up $15 a week as of Jan. I know I can easily cover any interest rate rises in the future at this amount. So far I have a good idea of what repairs need to be done.

Any ideas of anything I may not have considered? Will be calling legal aid for advice tomorrow. The fact that I'm still legally married needs to be taken into consideration apparently :/ this is something I don't even want him knowing about if I can help it. Not for a while anyway :/