Step 1: Research 
The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before making a purchase.
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What is available on the market?
Research the various types of land that are available on the market and what features you need to know about before you buy.
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- Steep, flat, timbered, restricted access or battleaxe lot
- Location - city, suburban, rural
- Size - standard suburban lot, rural acreage
- Soil type - subsoil, different foundations, some soil types require extensive landscaping or retaining walls
Is it suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that your new land is the “perfect fit” for you.
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- What do I want to use the land for?
- Is location important?
- How much will service connection cost?
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Step 1: Evaluation 
Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each particular lot of land meets your particular needs and eliminate the ones that don't suit you.
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- Advantages of different types of land - wooden area, farm land, hunting land, privately owned
- Site drainage, pests, older structures, contamination
- Building restrictions - dwelling size, materials
- Costs - connect services, utilities, insurance, permits
My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of the land and to ensure that it has all the features that are most important to you.
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Comparing lots of land to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice.
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- Which land is the best value for money?
- Which is the easiest to build on?
- Which land suits my needs the best?
- Which do I like the best?
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Step 1: Purchase 
I want to buy it - but how?
The different ways you can buy land and the pros and cons of each method.
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- Internet, private seller, real estate agent
- Choosing a seller - questions to ask
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