Good idea. I have been through what you and others here mention.
In my case, it turned out the land was security (decades ago) for illegal loan sharks of a 'certain' nationality. No kids, so I decided to walk away and start my life again in a different area. I stripped the house, leaving one bedroom set only and have never returned as half of the village are all interbred family.
Was a hard pill to swallow for me but I got over it!!!