Plot migration and why the housing problem persists, SE please start listening.

[Reinha]

Say SE continues this model in future patches. Is it fair to those that waited this long, to be sat in a corner and watch current Home Owners come in and snatch up possible new plots in the next expansion all because "it's fair" to those who have to pay more?

SE will continue the model in all future housing releases. Anyone looking to get a private house should buy one as soon as they open for individuals. A placeholder of any size in any city state. You will be able to relocate later but you will never get a fair chance to directly buy your dream plot as soon as more wards are released. I don't think it should be this way but there's nothing we can do about it.

We're sure there will be various comments regarding the current restriction on purchasing an estate for personal use; however, we would like to give opportunities to free companies without an estate to purchase first. When new plots are added in the future, we’re planning to apply the same measures. Once enough plots have been distributed to free companies, we will remove the restriction on purchasing an estate for personal use.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/357237