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IELTS GT Task 2 Essay: Advantages Disadvantages — Housing & money

Original practice prompt written in exam style — not a real exam question, and not a prediction.

In many cities, young people must choose between renting a home for years or saving to buy one. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of renting compared with buying.

Examiner focus: Financial and lifestyle trade-offs compared directly, not two separate lists.

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IELTS GT Task 2 Essay: Advantages Disadvantages — Housing & money Practice Prompt