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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Nagol" data-source="post: 5424559" data-attributes="member: 23935">It depends strongly on the world, of course.If land ownership is restricted (i.e. the nobility are nobility because they own land) then purchasing land outright may be impossible unless/until a noble falls on hard times and desperately needs cash.  Getting the right to build a manor house and become sub-infeudiated (a minor noble like a knight pledged to the land owner) would be easier.If land ownership isn't restricted and the land is currently considered "wild" (i.e. not under the control of the government) then acquiring the land might be free to anyone who can clear and hold the land and is willing to abide by the laws of the land.  This scenario can even be used in conjuntion with teh first and have the new owner granted nobile title for his action.Even assuming a developed and capitalist-style nation then the price of land will depend on its location, its ability to generate income, esthetic factors, the general wealth of the surrounding population, and the general demand for land in the culture.  In my neighborhood, for example, a townhouse without land is going for 600-800K.  Five years ago the prices were closer to 400K.  The increase is not because the area has substantially changed, the value of a dollar has deflated, nor has the population risen substantially.  The general demand for a home has risen and the the general wealth has increased.  Contrast with an area like Phoenix Arizona in the U.S. and you'll see the opposite trend and very different base pricing for a similar house.</blockquote>

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