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# Find a parcel. There are several ways to do that, including:
# Find a parcel. There are several ways to do that, including:
#* Using the search tool in the upper-right of your Viewer window.
#* Use the search tool in the upper-right of your Viewer window.
#* Browsing the {{winlink|World Map}}.
#* Browse the {{winlink|World Map}}.
#* [http://xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Real_Estate Xstreet Real Estate] on the web.
#* Search for or browse the [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/products/search?search%5Bcategory_id%5D=472&search%5Bmaturity%5D%5B%5D=General&search%5Bmaturity%5D%5B%5D=Moderate&search%5Bpage%5D=1&search%5Bper_page%5D=12 Mainland] category on Second Life Marketplace.
#* You can see parcel borders: choose '''World''' > '''Show''' > '''Property Lines''' and/or '''Land Owners'''.
#* Look for 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.
# 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$}} first if the parcel's cost exceeds your current balance.
#* You may need to buy more {{xref|L$}} 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.
#* 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'''.
#* On a private estate, you need to check '''I agree to the {{xref|covenant|Covenant}} Defined Above'''.
# Once everything is set, click '''Purchase'''.
# Once everything is set, click '''Purchase'''.


More help:
See also:


* [http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/How_do_I_buy_land%3F How do I buy land?]
* [http://community.secondlife.com/t5/English-Knowledge-Base/Buying-land/ta-p/700043 Buying land]
* [http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Land_Buying_FAQ Land Buying FAQ]
* [http://community.secondlife.com/t5/English-Knowledge-Base/tkb-p/English_KB%40tkb?labels=land Other land articles in the Second Life Knowledge Base]
* [http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Linden_Lab_Official:Xstreet_Real_Estate Xstreet Real Estate]


=== Making a parcel group-owned ===
=== Making a parcel group-owned ===
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{{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.}}
{{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:
Group-owned land has many subtleties such as a 10% land-holding bonus, so it's well worth reading more help.  For more information, see [http://community.secondlife.com/t5/English-Knowledge-Base/Group-owned-land/ta-p/700079 Group-owned land].
 
* [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 ===
=== Customizing a parcel ===
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#* You can {{xref|rez}} objects like a house and furniture onto your parcel.
#* 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.
#* Depending on the land, you may be able to {{xref|terraform}} it.
'''Continue to:''' {{vh|Monitoring your land holdings and use}}

Latest revision as of 13:34, 18 October 2011

KBcaution.png Important: This article has been translated. The translation was imported on 26 Apr 2010. Any changes will require re-export for incremental translation.
  1. Find a parcel. There are several ways to do that, including:
    • Use the search tool in the upper-right of your Viewer window.
    • Browse the World Map.
    • Search for or browse the Mainland category on Second Life Marketplace.
    • Look for parcel borders: choose World > Show > Property Lines and/or Land Owners.
  2. On the parcel, choose World > Buy This Land. The Buy Land window appears with more details.
    • You may need to buy more 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 Covenant Defined Above.
  3. Once everything is set, click Purchase.

See also:

Making a parcel group-owned

  1. After buying a parcel, choose World > Place Profile > About Land.
  2. Click Set to open Groups.
  3. Select a group and click OK.
  4. Check Allow Deed to Group.
    • If you're also contributing your land holdings to the group, check Owner Makes Contribution With Deed.
  5. Click Deed.
KBnote.png Note: 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. For more information, see Group-owned land.

Customizing a parcel

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

  1. Administrative settings - Choose World > Place Profile > About Land.
  2. Inworld customization
    • You can rez objects like a house and furniture onto your parcel.
    • Depending on the land, you may be able to terraform it.

Continue to: Monitoring your land holdings and use

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