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In some countries most people prefer to rent their houses rather than buy their houses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a house?

Many people have
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 concern about renting or owning their homes.
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, in some countries, the majority of people go with renting accommodation. I will discuss the
advantages
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 and disadvantages of renting a house. In my opinion, renting a residence is not a bad thing to do because of several
advantages
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 that it has.
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, it depends on many factors, but if you can afford the mortgage,
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 go for it. On the one hand, there are two essential benefits you can get in case of rental.
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the ability to change the neighbourhood often if something disturbs you.
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, if one of the neighbours becomes hostile, you can just leave for another place easily.
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 if the educational system in
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 place isn't good enough, but you like the other amenities, you can decide to continue living there until your children grow up and
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 you can move out because you are renting and moving is easier.
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, people can rent the right size of accommodation
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 their needs over time.
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, a couple could rent an apartment, and a four-member family could rent a house, and so on. renting a residence is not a bad thing to do because of several
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 that it has.
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, despite the
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advantages
advanteges
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advantages
 of renting a house, owning the
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accommodation
accomodation
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accommodation
 is better because many reasons money
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 used for rental does not come back, which can be considered a waste of money.
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 might be the biggest motive to own a home.
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, the process of moving can be a source of trouble sometimes.
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, sometimes the owner asks the tenants to clear the building for personal reasons, like when someone offers a higher price or if they want to keep it for relatives. In my opinion, renting a residence is not a bad thing to do because of several
advantages
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 that it has.
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, it depends on many factors, but if you can afford the mortgage,
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 go for it. In conclusion, rental is one of the solutions these days, and it might be a better solution in some cases.
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, sometimes buying a home is not an available option
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 the real estate inflation.

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The main argument should be clear, and each point should be well-explained.
coherence and cohesion
Use linking words to connect your ideas better, like 'however' and 'for example'.
coherence and cohesion
Try to avoid repeating phrases and sentences, which can make your writing stronger.
strength
You did well discussing both advantages and disadvantages of renting.

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For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Flexibility
  • Property taxes
  • Maintenance
  • Repairs
  • Initial costs
  • Down payment
  • Closing costs
  • Property depreciation
  • Housing market fluctuations
  • Tenants
  • Lease
  • Stability
  • Equity
  • Property value appreciation
  • Rent increases
  • Fixed-rate mortgage
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