Shortage of houses has become a severe problem in the cities today and only the government can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this.

Nowadays, overpopulation has caused major problems
such
as a lack of housing and accommodation. In fact, housing shortages impact
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living conditions in society. Some people believe that
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is entirely responsible for resolving
this
issue. Personally, I totally agree that the
government
should control
this
situation.
Firstly
, the
constructions
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of
houses
is a large process and
this
process demands a great deal of money and resources.
This
procedure involves buying land, providing materials,
such
as concrete, cement and wood, and
finally
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the house. All the expenses in these different steps should be funded by tax payments.
For instance
, in recent years, Dublin
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have
houses
to live in the
city
because of
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overpopulation. I am looking for an apartment there and It is impossible, I have to live one hour from the
city
centre.
Moreover
, in most of the cities, housing is an issue that
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to be controlled for two main reasons. First of all, there are many abandoned areas in some cities that could be converted into
houses
or public spaces. But normally, most of these spaces
build
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a
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private
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that have a negative impact
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the
city
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a positive one.
Secondly
, housing needs
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planning and regulation. There are many green areas that need to
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instead
of building there. In my opinion, these places are an integral part of an urban area that improves living conditions.
Therefore
, the
government
could forbid the construction in these parts of the
city
. In conclusion, the
government
should develop more areas to build more
houses
in parts that are abandoned.
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