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In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

There is no doubt that accommodation is one of the most crucial issues in societies. Whilst proponents hold the view that possessing a house is much more beneficial than renting one for psychological and social reasons, opponents have a diverse perspective. I am of the belief that renting properties can play an essential role in the growth of
economy
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 with, many
people
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 have a high tendency to buy properties
instead
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 of renting them for
a
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apply
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psychological
reason
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reasons
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.
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, if an individual buys his residence, it will give him a sense of ownership and security. A prime example is Egyptian
people
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 who allocate a high proportion of their budget to purchase a flat. Another reason is marriage which encourages the youth to buy houses rather than renting
it
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them
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.
This
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people
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 consider possessing a residential property as a target not just a
mean
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 for living.
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, purchasing houses may pose a threat to citizens, and it has a detrimental effect on
economy
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the economy
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. To explain, when many individuals invest only in the real state market, it may lead to an economic recession.
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 countries
which
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prioritize investment in
housing
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the housing
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 industry only,
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however
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 they neglect other industries
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 as education, healthcare and tourism.
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, what can be said is that authorities should channel more funds into beneficial projects which are quite instrumental in developing the economy in the future. In conclusion,
after
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this
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 essay has manifested the points mentioned above, it can be reiterated that there are many causes why many
people
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 prefer to
possessing
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 a home to
renting
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rent
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 one. I am convinced that funding
housing
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the housing
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 industry only may lead to many
economical
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economic
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 issues
on
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in
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 the long run.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • ownership
  • renting
  • importance
  • sense of security
  • stability
  • financial investment
  • asset
  • customize
  • decorate
  • belonging
  • community
  • potential
  • future generations
  • long-term
  • cost advantage
  • control
  • living space
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