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# Find a parcel. There are several ways to do that, including:
#* Using the search tool in the upper-right of your Viewer window.
#* Browsing the {{winlink|World Map}}.
#* [http://xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Real_Estate Xstreet Real Estate] on the web.
#* You can see parcel borders: choose '''World''' > '''Show''' > '''Property Lines''' and/or '''Land Owners'''.
# On the parcel, choose '''World''' > '''Buy This Land'''. The {{winlink|Buy Land}} window appears with more details.
#* For example, you may need to buy more {{xref|L$}} first if the parcel's cost exceeds your current balance.
#* Or you may need to upgrade your account if the parcel size exceeds your current allowed land holdings.
#* On a private estate, you need to check '''I agree to the {{xref|covenant|Covenant}} Defined Above'''.
# Once everything is set, click '''Purchase'''.

More help:

* [http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/How_do_I_buy_land%3F How do I buy land?]
* [http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Land_Buying_FAQ Land Buying FAQ]
* [http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Linden_Lab_Official:Xstreet_Real_Estate Xstreet Real Estate]

=== Making a parcel group-owned ===

# After buying a parcel, choose '''World''' > '''Place Profile''' > '''{{vh|About Land - General|About Land}}.
# Click '''Set''' to open {{winlink|Groups}}.
# Select a group and click '''OK'''.
# Check '''Allow Deed to Group'''.
#* If you're also contributing your land holdings to the group, check '''Owner Makes Contribution With Deed'''.
# Click '''Deed'''.

{{KBnote|Deeding land to a group transfers ownership of the land parcel to the group. One or more group members must make contributions for the land tier.}}

Group-owned land has many subtleties such as a 10% land-holding bonus, so it's well-worth reading more help:

* [http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/How_does_group-owned_land_work How does group-owned land work?]
* [http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/How_do_I_manage_objects_on_group-owned_land%3F How do I manage objects on group-owned land?]
* [http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Linden_Lab_Official:How_do_I_change_or_remove_group_land_contributions How do I change or remove group land contributions?]

=== Customizing a parcel ===

Once you own a parcel, there are two basic ways to customize it:

# '''Administrative settings''' - Choose '''World''' > '''Place Profile''' > '''{{vh|About Land - General|About Land}}'''.
# '''Inworld customization'''
#* You can {{xref|rez}} objects like a house and furniture onto your parcel.
#* Depending on the land, you may be able to {{xref|terraform}} it.