The real estate on Estalle was extremely exclusive and within the reach of only the most powerful people in the sector. To obtain an apartment or villa in the city individuals had to have political patronage as well as millions of credits. Despite the fact that vehicles could only get into and out of Estalle via cargo plane or ship the streets of the city were often congested. Many of the rich and influential residence of Estalle Island considered it a mark of their status to fly an aircar or repulsorlift vehicle into the city to travel around.