Buildings and housing

  1. Renting or Buying Houses

Renting:

  • It is more economical in the short term

  • People can easily downsize when money is short

  • People are not affected by changing house prices

  • People can relocate more easily for work

  • The landlord is responsible for repairs and maintenance, not the tenant

Buying:

  • Monthly mortgage payments benefit home owners not landlords

  • Buying can be an investment if house prices rise

  • You renovate and decorate as you want

  • You cannot be asked to move

  • Your property becomes a reflection of your lifestyle, a place you can really call “home”


  1. Planting Trees or Building Houses

    Planting Trees

  • Green spaces are necessary for people’s well-being

  • Improving living conditions can reduce crime rates

  • Trees buffer sound

  • Trees are an essential part of a city’s ecosystem

  • Trees are necessary for urban wildlife

    Building Houses

  • Overpopulation is a problem in most cities

  • Poor living conditions can result in serious health concerns

  • Urban space is limited and housing is more essential than trees

  • Without affordable housing, cities are unable to develop further

  • Housing is a basic human need


  1. Building Houses in Urban or Rural Areas

    Building Houses in Urban

  • More housing in cities will promote a bigger workforce

  • Workers will not need to commute long distances to get to work

  • People will be able to walk or cycle to work

  • Walking to work will benefit the environment

  • Many cities have derelict areas that could be turned into housing or public spaces

  • More people will have access to public facilities such as libraries and sports centres, as these are often located in urban areas

    Building Houses in Rural Areas

  • New towns can be properly planned in the countryside

  • Rural areas offer healthier living conditions without widespread pollution or sanitation problems

  • The countryside is a better place for children to be brought up in

  • Urban areas should be used for economic development rather than housing

  • Land in rural areas is cheaper, which will reduce the cost of housing

  • New job opportunities will open up for rural residents