Some people think that newly built houses should follow the style of old houses in local areas. Others think that people should have freedom to build houses of their own style. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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People have different views about how new houses should be built. Some people say the buildings should be built similar to traditional ones in local
places but
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places, but
others think that people should be allowed by government to build their houses according to their
favorite
something regarded with special favor or liking
favourite
.
Although
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erecting houses like ancient ones are valuable in some way, in my opinion people should have
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right to build their own houses as they like. Some people say it is better to build new houses similar to old houses. It is noteworthy for several reasons. It makes cultural values be preserved and attract more tourists from different parts of the world to visit them. When most houses are the same, residents feel
sense
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a sense
of
equality but
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equality, but
if modern and luxury houses be built in
vicinity
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the vicinity
of old buildings it would lead
to lose
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to losing
of self-confidence of residents to socialize with their
neighborhoods
a surrounding or nearby region
neighbourhoods
neighbourhood
.
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the uniformity of all houses makes the city and landscape would appear scenic and it is aesthetically appealing
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to
everybody.
On the other hand
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, people should be allowed to construct their houses in accordance with their taste. Each house reflects the personality of their owner and for
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reason people should have
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right to decide how their houses would be built. The materials which are used in modern houses are too cheaper in comparison to materials which were implemented in old houses. New house meet the needs of their
owners
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owners, for
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, the old houses had not pools while modern houses usually have. The
maintenance’s
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maintenance
expenses of new houses are lower than
old
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older
counterparts. In conclusion, I can say both ideas are good in different terms, but it seems to me that building houses in modern ways
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are
better.

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