I actually had enough Gil for a small plot...

[Niwashi]

Actually it is level 50.

Requirements to buy a House

Character with level 50 in 1 of the classes.
Second Lieutenant in 1 of the Grand Companies.

Each character that met the requirements can purchase 1 unowned plot of any size, within any Ward.

Well, when I reached Second Lieutenant at level 48, the game told be that Personal Housing has been unlocked (with the fanfare music and big yellow lettering across the center of the screen that it uses on feature unlocks). And the next time I entered a housing area, it repeated that statement (though smaller and by the chat box this time). I haven't tried actually buying one as I'm still saving up money, but I'm pretty sure I could if I had the gil for it.

[ZodiacSoldier]

Well, when I reached Second Lieutenant at level 48, the game told be that Personal Housing has been unlocked (with the fanfare music and big yellow lettering across the center of the screen that it uses on feature unlocks). And the next time I entered a housing area, it repeated that statement (though smaller and by the chat box this time). I haven't tried actually buying one as I'm still saving up money, but I'm pretty sure I could if I had the gil for it.

From the official 2.38 Patch Notes - http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...6869b10e012e57

- Purchasing Land
In order to purchase land, a character must first have attained level 50 in at least one class and also have earned the rank of second lieutenant in one of the Grand Companies. Each character meeting these requirements can purchase a single unowned plot via the placards found within the residential districts.
Plots of any size and within any ward may be purchased.

Interacting with a placard and selecting Purchase Land will bring up an option to buy the plot as either an individual or free company purchase.