Quote Originally Posted by Jojoya View Post
YoshiP has said the housing system memory won't allow direct upgrades to apartments.

On the other hand, he also mentioned back in Stormblood they were discussing the possibility of adding in apartment sizes. Similar to how you would choose a plot size for your house, you would choose an apartment size when you purchase. If you wanted a different size, you would give up your old apartments and purchase a new one in the size you want. Unfortunately, nothing has been said about this since so we don't know if the idea was abandoned or still being considered.

Certainly such a system would satisfy at least part of the existing demand fueled by a desire for more interior space even if it doesn't satisfy demand created by the desire to have outdoor decoration or a garden.
It would certainly satisfy me if they did this. I would buy a large apartment and never take another look at a house plot. Outdoor fixtures are nice but I am primarily concerned with having enough indoor space to be able to decorate the way I want.