The Sims 4 takes players to a virtual world where they can create in-game characters, Sims, and control all aspects of their lives. Besides managing Sims’ day-to-day activities, players also have to provide them with a place that they can call their own. Players can opt for ready-made houses and apartments and settle Sims families into them, or they can build or purchase new houses for their Sims.
However, buying a house in The Sims 4 is not as easy as it sounds. This detailed guide will outline the exact steps that gamers can follow to purchase a house in The Sims 4.
How to Purchase a House in The Sims 4
Simmers can follow these simple steps to buy a house:
- Launch The Sims 4 and click the ‘three dots’ icon at the top-right corner of the screen to open the main menu.
- Click ‘Manage Worlds,’ the third-last option in the menu, and then save the game.
- Now, players will need to choose the world in which their Sim is currently living.
- Once done, click the ‘Manage Households’ option located at the top-right corner.
- Next, players will have to select the Sim, click the van icon, and then choose a lot where they want the Sim to move to.
- If there’s another family living in that house, players can choose to live with them or evict that family.
- After selecting their desired house, players can click the ‘play’ icon to resume the game.
Building a House in The Sims 4
Apart from purchasing a house, Simmers can also opt to build one. However, building a house from scratch can be a daunting and time-consuming process.
To build a house, players will first need to enter the Build mode by pressing the F3 button. Following this, they can select a place where they want to construct a house and then build its foundations, roof, ceiling, rooms, lawn, etc.
When it comes to constructing houses, the game allows players to play with their creativity. From a swimming pool to a porch, players can customize their home however they want. In addition to that, Simmers can also decorate a house with wall paintings and other similar items. And yes, players can build multiple buildings in a lot.
Having said that, the strict object placement rules can be a bummer for some players. Luckily, players can use the following cheat code to enable free build in The Sims 4:
bb.enablefreebuild.
The Sims 4 is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.