article_snippet.sent: But eight years ago, their street became part of a regeneration scheme and Liverpool city council bought properties and boarded properties up ready for demolition.
article_snippet.sent: we watched we lively and friendly road turn into a ghost town. '
article_snippet.sent: A spokesman said: 'Homes for a Pound will see properties in the area which have long lain empty, derelict and rundown completely transformed, helping make this part of the city a thriving and sustainable community again. '
article_snippet.sent: This is really good news for existing property owners as it will mean the area is a far more desirable place to live. '
article_snippet.sent: We are in discussions with existing local residents to explain We exciting plans for the area.'
highlights_snippet.sent: But eight years ago, Linda and George Hunter street became part of a regeneration scheme .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Liverpool city council bought houses and boarded houses up for demolition .
  