player housing should be available to everyone.

[Penthea]

I think instanced housing would benefit everyone.

What I would love is if players could purchase a little instance as an individual and/or as a fc.

Imagine having a little instance with your own neighbourhood filled with your friends' homes, several of your own homes, or a fc house plus private homes of members. Basically some sort of micro-ward, but the instance would only exist upon purchase so they would be unlimited. I imagine they would be accessed similarly to apartments - you get a list and you can visit other player's or fc's instances (if they're open to visitors) or go into your own.

That would have both the perks of instanced housing, as well as the neighbourhood feel of wards. Best of both worlds. It would also not sacrifice having an outdoor area as well.

I know many here feel like their house is in a ghost town but this isn't the case for everyone. My fc house is not only frequently visited by members, some members also have their private homes in the area. So the place we occupy is pretty active. I feel that ghostly wards happen partially because no one really knows any of their neighbours, so they don't interact. If you shared a small housing instance with your friends or fc mates it would feel more alive than sharing a massive ward with strangers.

I don't think we'll ever see anything like this though. Ishgard housing looks like it's going to be more of the same