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There are exceptions to the following so consult specific situations, but some key points:

* '''Buying happens on the mainland.'''
** You need to have a Premium account for your land holdings ({{xref|tier}}).
** ''No'' intermediary Resident is involved.
** Terraforming is limited to +/- 4 m and outside of a few other exceptions (like {{xref|Linden Home|Linden Homes}}, there's ''no'' zoning code, meaning neighbors can build whatever they want as long as it doesn't violate the {{xref|Community Standards}}.
* '''Land rental is available from private region owners.'''
** You can have a Basic account.
** You're paying L$ to a Resident; the {{winlink|Buy Land}} window still says "buy", but requires you to agree to a covenant, the estate owner's terms of use. This means they have the right to reclaim your land and eject you at their discretion.
** Obviously, just like in real life, there's no problem if the landlord-tenant relationship is friendly, but there could be a higher risk of conflict.
** Terraforming may be more or less flexible; certain estates are themed and enforce zoning codes, promoting a more cohesive appearance. For example, Arabian desert or futuristic metropolis.

Continue to: [[Viewerhelp:How_to_buy_a_parcel|How_to_buy_a_parcel]]