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IELTS Essay: Some people think that newly built houses should follow the style of old hous...

Prompt

Some people think that newly built houses should follow the style of old houses in local areas. Others think that people should have freedom to build houses of their own style. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

#architectural_freedom#design_regulation#community_aesthetics#planning_control#property_rights#cultural_harmony

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 presents both viewpoints; Band 9 frames as a governance question (how to balance individual freedom with collective amenity) and notes that successful neighbourhoods typically use design guidelines, not prohibition.

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Key concepts in this essay

externalities in architectural design (visual amenity)
property rights versus community welfare
preservation of streetscape and neighbourhood character
innovation constrained by regulation versus chaos of complete freedom

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

False choice: treating regulation and freedom as opposites when most places balance both
Not discussing why regulation exists (preserving character, property values, safety)
Assuming homeowner freedom supersedes community impact (neighbouring properties affected)

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