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The easiest way to find a plot of land is to look online or in the local newspaper.
The problem is unless you're prepared to pay big money, the plots in your price range may
come with some drawbacks. Land that's been advertised is going to cost more. So get pro-active!
Use a large-scale map or even Google Earth to survey the area where you want to live.
Look for scrubland in between houses or huge gardens that are overgrown. You're interested
in any area that shows potential. There's no substitute for walking around and peering
over a few fences. Perhaps a demolition or a rebuild could be an option?
When you see a potential plot, don't be afraid to chat with the owners. It could be that
selling a portion of their land might be a win win situation. Finally before you buy
any land, make sure that you have all the relevant permissions to build. And that's
it - be a detective!