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

[AriaXIV]

So me and the FC im in got into a little debate about housing and some valid points were brought up, i wanted to mention them here. Square Enix, you have a huge problem on your hands when it comes to those trying to purchase personal housing. But let me tell you a good way to fix this.

Plot migration:
It is a big issue and one that needs to be addressed, Here is why. If player A has a small house in Lavender Beds and you release a new housing area such as Shirogane, Player A then sees a new housing area thats far more appealing due to being a change in scenery or it just being the latest greatest thing.

The problem here is you're allowing the transfer of a house from Lavender Beds to Shirogane by player A, Thus player B who is working up the funds to buy the house player A is going for now is kinda SoL because that house is going to be taken for less.

It only gets worse when you factor in that everyone wants to transfer to the newest thing, thus those who want a house in the new housing areas constantly request you add more wards. Because transferring houses is clogging up the new wards you add.

So heres the fix, a very simple one that not alot of people will like but in my eyes is the only one you can realistically make to fix this situation you caused. Disable plot migration, make it so those who want a house in the new housing areas have to give up their old house and buy the new house at full price and like all the new housing shoppers have to remake things from the ground up.

Why? Because then and only then, will people really have to make the choice of "Is it worth losing 4.5 million gil just for a house in the new area or not?" and that is how it becomes fair for everyone involved.