The system they proposed isn't perfect, but it's probably the best that can be done with their ward system and a shortage of plots in general.

As nice as it'd be to be able to just stroll up to Ishgard and transfer my house right away, it's probably the better option all in all to work transfers into the system. Just because I've had a small house for a few years doesn't mean that I'm more entitled to a medium/large or to move wherever I like over players trying to get their first house.

Yes, there will be more competition for plots. It will still be hard to get one. But in this new system, you can go up to a plot, pay your fee, and go on with your day. And if you don't win just go collect your refund. No macros to spam click, no clicking for hours only for someone to come and transfer. It may mean more competition but it also means more respect for your time. Instead of getting a plot being luck based depending on you being the first one to click when the random timer expires and hoping you're online when it happens, you can just fire and forget and actually play the game.