How to buy
Follow the 6 simple steps below to buy a part of the Shelter city and help rebuild lives.
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Click on the city map button on the homepage
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Pick the neighbourhood where you would like to buy by clicking on the City Map that is being shown on the homepage. (White shows neighbourhoods that have plots available. Grey shows areas that are full. Red shows the neighbourhood that is being shown.)
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You can now choose a plot. Click anywhere on the view of the city to choose the plot where you would like to build.
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Choose from houses (�10-�20), a pond (�10), a skyscraper (�1,000), a windmill (�20), a department store (�500) and many others. Add a message, upload a photo and include a website address or link. The message and photo will be displayed to anyone who clicks on your building.
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Pay for your part of the city and we’ll build it for you.
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Ask your friends to buy a part of the city next to you by sending them an email with your neighbourhood and plot reference.
Do you want to design your own place?
If you are a business that would like to see your head office in the heart of the Shelter city, we can create a bespoke building to suit you. Alternatively, if you would like to make your own grand design you can work with us to create your own place.
Prices start at £1,500. It is easy to design your own place. Simply send us a photo or drawing of the house or part of the city you would like to create. We will send you a concept of the house to approve. We will then build your house for you and you can choose where you would like to live. If you would like more information email us at buildacity@shelter.org.uk or write to Build a city, Supporter Helpdesk, Shelter, Freepost SE3319, 88 Old Street, London, EC1V 9HV. Alternatively, Please call our Supporter Helpdesk on 0845 458 4590.
Please see our terms and conditions for more information on designing your own place.