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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Guide Training Training Part 4: Hearthfire

Part 1: Purchasing Land

Part 1: Land Grab

Learning about land for sale and purchasing it.

Hjaalmarch Hold: A rather pleasing view across the salt marshes toward Solitude. Expect amazing sunsets.
The Pale: A swath of Tundra with exceptional views of the Loreius Farm, Dragonsreach, and the Throat of the World in the distance.
Falkreath Hold: The body of water is Lake Ilinalta. The view is fabulous, perched between the Shriekwind Hills.

In order to construct a dwelling fit for an adventurer of your stature, you must begin by purchasing a plot of land in your chosen Hold.

Learning About the Land

You can purchase land in one of two ways:

  • If you’re Level 9, you eventually receive a letter (via a courier, when you enter a settlement) requesting you meet with the Jarl of Falkreath (provided you don’t have a Bounty in that Hold). The letter mentions the possibility of land being purchased once you complete a few Favors. From this point, you must complete Thane Task: Thane of Falkreath.
  • If you’ve already attempted some Thane Tasks by working for any or all of the Jarls of Morthal, Dawnstar, or Falkreath, continue these Favors. Once you receive the title of Thane, you also receive news (delivered via courier) that land has become available. Simply return to the Steward (or Jarl) and purchase the land.

Purchasing the Land

Once you’ve befriended the Jarl, they will acknowledge your service to the Hold and inform you that a piece of property is for sale. Talk to the Jarl’s Steward (or, for the Pale, Jarl Skald) and tell them “I’d like to purchase a house.” There isn’t one available, but there is a plot of land. Agree to pay for it. Each plot is 5,000 gold. There is one plot per Hold, so your house is always in the same place. Pay the gold and you receive a charter for the land in question. Your world map updates to show the location of your plot.

  • Miscellaneous Objective: Visit your new property in [the Hold in question]
  • Windstad Manor Charter (Hjaalmarch Hold)
  • Heljarchen Hall Charter (the Pale)
  • Lakeview Manor Charter (Falkreath Hold)