How do I buy land?
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After you have found the land you want, it's time to buy it. Buying land in Second Life is easy:
- Right-click the parcel you want to purchase.
- Choose About Land.
- Click the Buy Land button.
- Review the purchase information.
- Click OK.
Of course, it's best to know what you're getting into, so take note of the following tips:
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Note: Parcel-level maturity settings govern where they appear in Search window results. Region-level maturity settings govern actual maturity-based access to land. |
- Hit Ctrl+Alt+Shift+P on your keyboard to see parcel boundary lines. Make sure you know what you're purchasing.
- Take note of the About Land listings for the land's area in square meters.
- From the About Land window's General tab, check to see if objects are included in the sale.
- Read the Primitives Parcel Supports entry in the About Land window's Objects tab. This indicates how many primitives you can place on this land.
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Important: The Simulator Object Usage entry is NOT a measure of the object usage you will receive if you don't own the land yet! |
- If you have the Advanced menu active, try hiding objects by hitting Ctrl+Alt+Shift+1 on your keyboard to make sure there isn't a hidden "hole" within the property that you're not actually purchasing with the rest of the land.
- Make sure you're happy with the overall shape of the land. Most land in Second Life can only be raised 4m above or below its original position, and the previous owner may have reached that limit already (i.e., the land you wish to raise may have already been raised 4m).
Most of all, before you buy land, make sure you're familiar with how Second Life bills for land. Read up on the Frequently Asked Questions from Beginning Land Owners before making a purchase.