You are having problems with a neighbour’s animals because the fence between your properties is old and In poor repair. You want the neighbour to pay half the cost of building a new fence. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter say what the problems are explain how a new fence will solve the problems suggest that the neighbour pays half of the cost You do NOT need to write any addresses Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,

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Dear Mr.Kumar, I would like to bring your attention
about
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your dogs which are damaging the
fence
in the backyard. As you know my
fence
is in poor condition and the dogs are jumping on
fence
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the fence
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when they try to play with the plant on your side of
backyard
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the backyard
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due to
that
fence
getting damaged day by day. I am looking to replace the old
fence
across my backyard which would resolve the property getting damaged by dogs as the new fencing I am planning is
to improve
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with
pet friendly
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materials which will not get damaged by the animals. The total cost to
fence
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the fence
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for all 3 sides is $4500 per side $1500 and
other
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two
sides
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neighbours are accepted
sharing
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the cost by $750 respective of their side,
similarly
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I would request you to bear the cost of your share of $750. I am looking
to
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hear
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from you. Thanks Vetriselvan
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coherence cohesion
Consider using more transitions between ideas to improve the logical flow.
task achievement
Make sure to clarify smaller details, like specific examples of damage, for a fully complete response.
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The letter effectively addresses the problem and offers a clear solution by proposing cost-sharing.
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The tone of the letter is polite and respectful, which is appropriate for the request.
coherence cohesion
The letter is structured with an introductory greeting and a closing, which adds to its coherence and cohesion.

The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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