UO Second Age

Just starting out after being gone for 7 years so I'll settle for anything, just didn't want to waste time wandering if there weren't open spots.

Does anyone find open spots to place houses on this shard where a house has decayed and no one placed? Does this happen or is every IDOC camped? Just wondering if it's even worth it to go looking for an open spot to put a house or just save up to buy one from someone.

Ok, that's what I kind of thought but wanted to be sure, thank you.

Hey sorry for the noob question, I just started playing UO again after being away for 7 years. I'm saving up to buy a house but was wondering, why does everyone say deed + whatever for bids, what's with wanting another deed? Again, apologies for the ignorance but wanted to make sure I know what I ne...