He spoke of having to. It also surprises me. It could also be that the plots are not built on promptly (e.g. because plot 2 has not yet been sold). The seller of plot 2 could already have a building encumbrance registered so that building on plot 1 can proceed. Otherwise, as the owner of plot 1, one might have to wait forever until the buyer of plot 2 has bought, planned, etc.