For the average investor, a plot of land is just a piece of earth. For us at Royal House, a plot of land is a mathematical equation defined by the Municipal Master Plan (PDM). The difference between selling a plot of land for R$50,000 or R$150,000 often lies in an incorrect interpretation of urban planning indices.

Diving into Technical Indices: It's not enough to ask "is it possible to build on it?". You need to calculate the exact volume:

Land Use Index (Iu): This is the profit multiplier. If your plot is 1,000m² and the Iu is 0.6, it means you can build 600m² of gross building area (GBA) above ground. But be aware: basements for parking generally don't count towards this index, which is a construction "bonus" that many owners forget to value when selling.

Impermeability Index (Ii): Defines how much soil you must leave free for rainwater to infiltrate. If the Ii is 70%, it means that 30% of the land must be garden or natural soil. Ignoring this leads to projects being rejected by the City Council and sales being canceled.

Building Implementation Polygon and Setbacks: The rules regarding "views" and distances to neighbors (generally 3 to 5 meters) can make a narrow plot unviable, even if it has a building index.