Your opinions on how they should be?
I believe there should be a fee (fare on a ship), but thats obvious to stop everyone simply jumping over.
Personally I would be in favour of a transition that leaves everything as is - I go to Jamestown do my shopping (read: raiding) and return to Roanoke. (scents might be an issue for developers)
Do you transfer and lose your claim, stall etc?
Can you take your inventory?