Quote Originally Posted by Random0 View Post
Plus we'd have to level a new FC to estate-purchasing rank, and then unlock the sector map all over again.
This, to me, looks like the biggest issue. With the gil limits removed for transfer the money wouldn't be an issue for most FC's considering a new home, as everyone transferring could pitch in and get themselves all set. However raising FC rank takes a lot of time. And with the current queues and other server issues across data centers, it is not guaranteed a freshly transferred FC could grind the required rank to purchase a new house by the time Shirogane opens.

Now what SE could do is give a "rank certificate" or something to characters designated as FC leaders. They can then redeem that certificate for the appropriate rank the FC had on the previous server. After that it's on them to purchase the house.